Category Archives: Recipes

Black-eyed Peas in a Healthy Soup for New Year’s Luck

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bethb

Black-eyed peas for New Year luck, greens, wholegrains and lots of vegetables make this hearty, winter soup a healthy — and lucky if you believe the tradition — start to the New Year. Continue reading →

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Dips Get Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Posted on December 20, 2011 by bethb

This is definitely not new news to any of us moms, but according to a new study in the Journal the American Dietetic Association, researchers have proved that dips, do indeed get kids to eat vegetables. In the study, pre-schoolers … Continue reading →

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Picky Eaters at the Holiday Table?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bethb

So, Santa’s already arrived, the stockings long plundered and all bets are off for getting the sugarplums to eat well at the Christmas dinner table? Meanwhile, you’re already feeling a bit like the Grinch just trying to get one holiday … Continue reading →

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Orange-Ginger Pumpkin Bread (cake, muffins, etc.)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by bethb

By Beth I have a small thing about pumpkins. Okay, not so small. And, it’s true that I stock up on about 200 lbs. (or more) of pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes annually. Before you contact “Hoarders” with my info, … Continue reading →

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Crockpot vanilla applesauce, for those who have gone a little apple crazy

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ali

I’ve gone a little apple-crazy. It’s not my fault. I blame the bees. Or maybe the snow. There are two large apple trees in the backyard of my new-ish house (“new-ish?” you ask. “haven’t you been there over a year?” … Continue reading →

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