Toddler Snack Ideas Part II

March 23, 2010

Here’s just another random hodgepodge of some more snack ideas for your toddler.  For my original list, check out Toddler Snack Ideas.  My son is now 2 1/2 and his palate is ever-changing.  I am a huge snacker and usually don’t eat very big meals, so of course I’ve inadvertently taught my son (who I’ll call […]

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Purely Chocolate and Vanilla Chai Tea Reviews

March 15, 2010
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*** UPDATE 3/2012 *** These reviews, while accurate at the time I wrote them, are not accurate anymore.  Bolthouse stopped making Purely Chocolate and they stopped using apple juice as the sweetener for the Vanilla Chai and now it’s cane sugar.  In case you don’t read the comments below, I wanted you to be aware. […]

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Crunchy SunButter Cookies

March 11, 2010
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Egg Farm Tour

March 9, 2010
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I got the amazing opportunity to to to Arizona to learn about eggs. Seriously. The good people at the American Egg Board and The Good Egg Project (via Foodbuzz) brought us to Phoenix where we learned about eggs and toured Hickman Family Farms.  Since that was the place chosen to host our tour; I figured they were the […]

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Healthy Egg Salad With Greek Yogurt

March 4, 2010
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So, right now I’m all about the eggs, seeing as how I just came back from a fantastic trip to Phoenix to learn all about the Incredible Edible Egg. I will blog much more about that in following posts and show you great pics as well, but right now, I just couldn’t wait to get […]

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Coconut, Almond and Buckwheat Flour Pancakes

February 25, 2010
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I’ve been craving pancakes lately - in a pinch, I love the Stonewall Kitchen pancake mix.  Everyone loves it and it works out consistently every time.  But I can’t keep eating white flour pancakes!  Yikes!  I’m pregnant and it give no nutrition to the baby and just perpetuates uh….other pregnancy related problems.  Long story short, […]

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Le Creuset Giveaway!

February 24, 2010
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When the nice people over at barstools.com (a CSN store) asked me if I wanted to do a giveaway on one of their sites, I said absolutely!  They sell a ton of barstools on that site, but they also have an affiliate store that seemed like a perfect fit for anyone that reads my blog- cookware.com.  I love that […]

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Jer's Handmade Chocolates Review

February 21, 2010
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When the nice folks over at Jer’s offered to send me some chocolates, I said no thank you, I don’t like chocolate. Actually, are you kidding me?  I LOVE chocolate, I don’t really trust those that don’t like chocolate - obviously, there is something wrong there.  Then, when you combine chocolate with peanut butter, it’s […]

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Italian Style Roast With Red Wine Mushroom Gravy Over Polenta

February 16, 2010
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Anytime I’m either in Italy or at an authentic Italian restaurant with meat and gravy over polenta (either roast or rabbit), my mouth instantly waters and I want to order it!  Luckily, either my Dad or husband always orders it, so I can try something else equally delicious and we can all share.  During our […]

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I Love Amy's Part I

February 8, 2010
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I was super-excited to receive some (lots) of frozen meals and treats to try from Amy’s!   See, I had posted a picture from my pregnancy cravings part and in the process of getting their permission to post it, we had a nice little chat and I got some food!  Though I am now officially at […]

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