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A quick and easy pick-me-up breakfast or snack!

Last night my daughter asked me for brownies..."preferably in cupcake form", she said..."with frosting, with l

A healthy, flavor packed, version of Shepherd's Pie!

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I was flabbergasted last week when I saw the video of the hero cat who acted NOT like an average cat and body-

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   Over these past seven days, the weather has been so indecisive here in Atlanta - from highs in th

When the makers of a product, bestow on it the tagline of "Love it or Hate it!", I guess it would be safe to s

What nutbutter is to me, Cheese is to my daughter! She adores cheese - she puts that cheez on EVERYTHING! From

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When Roots told me they would be sending me a sample of their hummus in exchange for a review, I expected a sm

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  Today, I went for a walk and broke into a sweat! It is still winter here...and since I have spent most

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