tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29679687679288594372024-03-13T11:41:37.111-04:00Choice SustenanceThe power to select the necessities for our existence.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389410945171492882noreply@blogger.comBlogger419125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967968767928859437.post-66634067078395964612014-06-13T07:30:00.000-04:002014-06-13T07:30:00.841-04:00Grilled Beer Crust Pizzas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friday the 13th is a special day in our lives. It's the day we got engaged (7/13/07)! Now, we always celebrate when it comes along. One of our favorite celebration meals is grilled pizzas. Since we discovered them, W asks for them just about every year on his birthday. We have them way more often than that, although not as often as either of us would like! </div>
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It seemed fitting to share them today, since it's Friday the 13th. We won't be having them for dinner because W has to work, but I'm hoping to make them again soon!</div>
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I've shared pizza ideas with you before <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2012/06/grilled-zucchini-and-gorgonzola.html">here</a> & <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/11/pepper-only-pizza.html">here</a>, as well as our <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/08/alexs-ultimate-pizza-crust.html">go-to crust,</a> but recently I discovered a new crust. An <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2014/02/hawaiian-pizza/">Easy Beer Crust,</a> to be exact. I've started making a combination of that & our <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/08/alexs-ultimate-pizza-crust.html">go-to crust</a> that uses whole grain flour. It's perfect on the grill!</div>
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When we do pizza, I like to top it with as many veggies as possible. On the long tray above, from top to bottom, we had red bell pepper, roasted Brussels sprouts, mushroom slices, onions, grilled ramps, & chopped ramp greens. Not shown was grilled eggplant. For sauces, we used homemade pesto, homemade tomato sauce, & Trader Joe's BBQ sauce. Cheeses included vegan parmesan, raw milk cheddar (we have a local farm that makes it & it's awesome!), & a syrah soaked romano. I like to grate our own cheese because then we don't go overboard with it & because freshly grated cheese doesn't have additives like the bagged variety from the stores.</div>
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About the controlling of the cheese...you can tell W grated it this time. He made the 2 on the cookie sheet that have a blizzard of cheese on them. :-)</div>
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The hardest part of grilled pizzas is getting the dough thin enough while still being able to pick it up to transfer it to the grill. Once it's on there, the rest is easy!</div>
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<strong><u>Grilled Beer Crust Pizzas</u></strong><br />
<em>Serves 4 generously</em><br />
<em>Crust adapted from </em><a href="http://bevcooks.com/2014/02/hawaiian-pizza/"><em>BevCooks</em></a><em> & </em><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/08/alexs-ultimate-pizza-crust.html"><em>this crust</em></a><br />
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1 packet active yeast<br />
1/4 c lukewarm water<br />
1 tsp sugar (<em>I use coconut sugar</em>)<br />
3-4 c spelt flour (<em>or use white whole wheat flour</em>)<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 c beer (<em>I usually use Yuengling Lager, but most kinds will do!)</em><br />
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<u>Topping Ideas:</u><br />
tomato sauce<br />
pesto<br />
bbq sauce<br />
bell pepper<br />
greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.)<br />
onion<br />
mushrooms<br />
eggplant<br />
zucchini<br />
Brussels sprouts<br />
broccoli<br />
vegan parmesan cheese<br />
freshly shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, asiago, provolone, etc.)<br />
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In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, or until you see the yeast start to bubble.<br />
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Meanwhile, combine 3 cups of flour & the salt together in a large bowl. Once yeast mixture is bubbly, add it to the flour. Stir, then slowly pour in the beer. Mix until a dough comes together, adding more flour if it looks too runny. Dough should form a ball. Turn dough out onto a floured counter top & knead until smooth. If dough is still super wet, add more flour as needed. Lightly coat the empty bowl with cooking spray, then return the dough to the bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise in a warm, draft free spot. (I usually use our oven, keeping it turned off.) Let dough rise for 1 hour, then divide it into 4 balls. Cover and allow dough to rest for 30-40 minutes longer.<br />
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Preheat the grill to 425 (high). Here's the tricky part! Spray two large cookie sheets (make sure whatever you use doesn't have edges!) with cooking spray. Spread two balls per sheet into pizza crusts. Make sure you don't spread the dough too thin or you will not be able to move them from the sheets to the grill. Gently pick up/slide the dough from the cookie sheets onto the grill. Don't worry if it doesn't come off perfectly - you can gently pull any holes together once it's on the grill (just don't touch the grates). Close the lid & let bake for 10 minutes. Check frequently after that - you're aiming for a crisp bottom but not burnt. The top will look slightly underdone, but no longer be shiny.<br />
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Remove crusts from the grill, flipping them so that you are topping the side that was already grilled. Add desired sauces, toppings, & cheese. (See the third picture above.) Return the pizzas to the grill for another 10 minutes, checking frequently after that to ensure the cheese is melted but the bottom doesn't burn. Remove from the grill & enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389410945171492882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967968767928859437.post-37816435706858734872014-06-12T07:30:00.000-04:002014-06-12T07:30:00.415-04:00Catching Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been awhile! Here's a little catch-up from my life lately.</div>
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Last weekend we went to a friend's b-day celebration on Friday & to another friend's baby shower on Saturday. It was W's weekend off, so we filled it with fun. I am so thankful for the friends that I have! The 3 with me in the picture above are from high school. It's super rare that we're all together at the same time! I'm happy for these moments. </div>
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On Sunday, we met up with another set of friends for a <a href="http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/">hike</a> & then dinner at <a href="http://www.slyfoxbeer.com/">Sly Fox Brewing Co.</a> On the way to dinner, we passed a craft distillery, so after we ate we walked over & tried it out. We were impressed by <a href="http://www.manatawnystillworks.com/">Manatawny Still Works.</a> They distill vodka, rum, & whiskey. Between the 4 of us, we tried all 3 & we were impressed. Plus, aren't the drinks so pretty?? </div>
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I saw this little thought-provoking list on <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/">Jessica's blog</a> & thought it would be a fun thing to share:</div>
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<em><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Eating</strong></span></em> / lots of Mexican - enchiladas, guacamole, & salsa! also, grilled pizzas.<br />
<strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><em>Drinking</em> </span></strong>/ kombucha! it's also on my summer fun list to try a few new cocktails. i've been pinning some ideas <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/carissak/slurpy-goodness/">here</a><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #674ea7;">Practicing</span></strong></em> / patience. yikes.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mastering</span></strong></em> / headstands & a 30-day ab challenge. i'm aiming to learn an arm balance & mastering these two things should help.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">Learning</span></strong></em> / to really listen when other people talk. i'm good at interrupting & i'm trying to stop that.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #e69138;">Trying</span></strong></em> / not to freak out that 2014 is basically half over. life is speeding by.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Playing</span></strong></em> / with new hairstyles. i'm trying lots of braids & some no-heat curling techniques.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Finishing</span></strong></em> / all the food i have stored in the freezer, to make room for preserving this summer's goodies<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">Reading</span></strong></em> / Inferno by Dan Brown<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Remembering</span></strong></em> / last weekend & all the fun with friends. <br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Wearing</span></strong></em> / shorts, at last! <br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">Cooking</span></strong></em> / lots & lots of veggies. tis the season! <br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #4c1130;">Working</span></strong></em> / in our garden. things are flourishing & there is a lot to pick & weed! plus, i still have some planting to do & i'm trying not to let my tomato plants get out of control this summer.<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Traveling</span></strong></em> / nowhere for awhile, but looking forward to future plans<br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Wanting</span></strong></em> / a simpler lifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389410945171492882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967968767928859437.post-78706152649623421332014-05-17T07:30:00.000-04:002014-05-17T07:30:02.404-04:00Tasty Tidbits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our rhubarb is growing like crazy & I've been taking advantage of that. Newest rhubarb food to love: <a href="http://www.whatscookinggoodlooking.com/whats-cooking-good-looking/2013/5/31/rhubarb-ice-cream-with-pistachio-chunks-dairy-free.html">vegan ice cream</a>! Made with coconut milk, it's pretty healthy as far as ice cream goes, & it even has minimal sugar (1/2 cup, all of which is maple syrup). One of the main issues with using rhubarb in desserts is the high sugar content used to combat the tartness of the fruit. We don't mind things a bit tart, but the coconut milk also helped to counter the tartness in this treat. It's hard to describe the final flavor, but I think the closest thing I can relate it to is a strawberry-lime flavor. Anyway, it was delicious!</div>
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The farm market in town opens today & I can't wait to see what goodies they have this year. After that, we're heading on a bike ride. I'm so happy for warm weekends again because that means we get to start our summer biking days!</div>
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Happy May! Enjoy your weekend!</div>
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Here's what we've been eating in the last week:</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Cinnamon chia spinach smoothies</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Blueberry muffins with grapefruit halves</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked blueberry rhubarb oatmeal</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Rhubarb spelt muffins with almond butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Brussels sprout grilled cheese on homemade 7-grain bread</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Out to eat for Mother's Day: bean burgers w/ fries & salads</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/01/30/melty-pizza-hummus/">Katie's Melty Pizza Hummus</a> with crackers, carrots, & celery</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Sandwiches</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Canteloupe, apples, & watermelon</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Out to eat with friends</span><br />
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<li>Summer salad (me)</li>
<li>Caesar salad (W)</li>
<li>Cajun fries (we split a side order)</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Mega salads: lettuce, spinach, fennel fronds, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onion, feta, & <a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/07/omg-coconut-bacon-vegan-bacon-stuffed-dates/">Brittany's Coconut Bacon</a> with <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/08/rossettis-italian-vinaigrette.html">Rossetti's Italian Vinaigrette </a></li>
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<li>Broccoli fried brown rice</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Grilled zucchini, ramps, & asparagus with perogies</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.thefirstmess.com/2014/03/06/roasted-carrots-rice-w-zingy-turmeric-broth-recipe/">The First Mess' Roasted Carrots + Rice w/ Zingy Turmeric Broth</a> - <em>This was delicious! The broth was super flavorful. It also stained my countertop when I spilled some on it...so if you try this, beware of spills!</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:</div>
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<li><a href="http://keepinitkind.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-pasta-summer-rolls-coconut-lime-tahini-sauce-giveaway/">Keepin' It Kind's Sweet Potato-Black Bean Pasta Summer Rolls with Coconut-Lime Tahini Sauce</a> - <em>I didn't actually make these into summer rolls, but might do so with the leftover noodle mixture for lunch this weekend. The flavor combination of the noodles, sweet potatoes, cabbage, & sauce is perfect!</em></li>
<li>Mango guacamole with popchips</li>
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<li>BBQ tempeh on sweet potato slices </li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://happyhealthymama.com/2014/05/chocolate-peanut-butter-energy-balls.html">Happy Healthy Mama's Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls</a> - <em>These are made using black beans, but you would never know. They're a perfect chocolate snack that still boasts high fiber, protein, & iron.</em></li>
<li>Ice cream (me) & choc cake w/ pb icing (W) while out to eat</li>
<li><a href="http://www.whatscookinggoodlooking.com/whats-cooking-good-looking/2013/5/31/rhubarb-ice-cream-with-pistachio-chunks-dairy-free.html">What's Cooking Good Looking's Rhubarb Ice Cream</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/1/30/vegan-gluten-free-chewy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-2-way.html">Ashley's Vegan & Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies</a></li>
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When we have time, I love to sit & have coffee/tea in the morning. Sadly, it's very rare, but we did take a moment recently to just savour breakfast together.</div>
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This cat is a serious problem. We can't go in or out the kitchen door without her being right there, trying to sneak outside. Sometimes, I let her out just to avoid the hassle of trying to keep her in. Lately, if I do that, she loves going onto the garden (this is where we planted potatoes this year).</div>
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W got Tink a harness so that she can go outside with us & we don't have to worry so much. She hates it, but is slowly learning that if she wears it she'll be allowed out. He had her wearing it around the house one evening & she somehow found her way out of it. That doesn't bode well for keeping her secure outside!</div>
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Our flowers are blooming & something new pops out every day. I love the bleeding heart.</div>
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Spring is here at last!</div>
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We both have off this weekend & are doing a outdoor work day at the church followed by dinner with friends.</div>
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, including mine! </div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Cherry green smoothies</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2013/buckwheat-pancakes/">Cookie & Kate's GF Buckwheat Pancakes</a> topped with cinnamon apples</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Mango banana granola</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Oatmeal with blueberries & sesame seed milk</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Chai baked oatmeal with pears</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Mega salads: lettuce, spinach, dandelion greens, roasted potatoes, roasted cauliflower, coconut "bacon," & sweet potato vinaigrette</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Hummus with crackers, carrots, & celery</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Canteloupe, apples & watermelon</li>
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<li>Pizza with spelt beer crust (3 kinds: vegan cashew cheese + Brussels, marinara sauce + ramps, & bbq sauce + onions + mushrooms)</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>10 Spice Vegetable Soup from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20&linkId=ERFN3NY66TEYHVBD">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1583335277" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
topped with <a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/07/omg-coconut-bacon-vegan-bacon-stuffed-dates/">Brittany's Coconut Bacon</a> </li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Portobella caps topped with cashew cheeze & spinach</li>
<li>Butternut squash & ramps</li>
<li>Zucchini, onions, & red bell pepper</li>
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<li>S'mores (of course!)</li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Bean burgers</li>
<li>Grilled zucchini</li>
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<li>Popcorn with <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/4/7/vegan-parmesan-cheeze.html">Ashley's Vegan Parmesan</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://sidesaddlekitchen.com/banana-ice-cream/">Side Saddle Kitchen's Raw Vegan Banana Ice Cream Pie with a Macaroon Crust</a> - Y<em>ou have to try this!!! It was delicious.</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/1/30/vegan-gluten-free-chewy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies-2-way.html">Ashley's Vegan & Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies</a></li>
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We opened the grill this week & officially kicked off spring! It's pretty rare that we have a standard "meat & potatoes" type plate. This is mostly because we don't eat meat, but also because we like more meals that are mixtures instead of each separate on the plate. This meal was an exception, with a portobello cap, brown & wild rice, & asparagus. It was great to be able to grill again!</div>
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I can't decide if the purple color of the rice combination is fun or gross. I'm leaning toward fun, since I know the hue came from the wild rice. Maybe I should call the combo Royal Rice? Or is that taking it too far?</div>
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We have seedlings growing inside until they're big enough & it's warm enough to move them out to the garden. Because Tink is crazy about dirt, we had to lock them away in an upstairs room so that she can't get at them. One evening, I found her sitting at the top of the steps & as soon as I opened the door, she bolted in. She looked around briefly, then jumped onto the daybed & buried herself under the blanket. If I hadn't seen her doing it, I wouldn't have known she was there...except for that little paw sticking out!</div>
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I lifted the edge of the blanket & there she was, peeping out at me. So cute!</div>
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Happy weekending! It's supposed to be pretty nice here & I can't wait to spend some time outside.</div>
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<li>Peach & spinach smoothies</li>
<li><a href="http://happyhealthymama.com/2014/03/lightened-up-homemade-granola.html">Happy Healthy Mama's Lightened Up Homemade Granola</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/06/whole-wheat-brown-sugar-banana-bread-pancakes/">Jessica's Whole Wheat Banana Bread Pancakes</a></li>
<li>Oatmeal with blueberries & coconut almond butter</li>
<li>Bananas</li>
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<li>Mega salad with spinach, red leaf lettuce, roasted Brussels sprouts, onions, mushrooms, carrots, almonds, & dried cranberries</li>
<li>Lunch date: Vegetable hibachi at <a href="http://www.tokyodinerpa.com/">Tokyo Diner</a></li>
<li>Leftovers</li>
<li>Sandwiches</li>
<li>Oranges, grapefruit, & apples</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-chickpea-tacos/">Two Peas & Their Pod Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos</a> - <em>These were full of flavor & texture! Plus they were super easy to make. We'll definitely have them again soon!</em></li>
<li>Guacamole</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner at Mom & Pops' with my aunt</span><br />
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<li>Orecchiette with tomato mushroom sauce</li>
<li>Roasted cauliflower & fennel</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Monday</strong><br />
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<li>Collard green wraps stuffed with the Chickpea Salad from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a> & cashew "cheese" (<em>learn how to make a collard wrap </em><a href="http://www.choosingraw.com/collard-wrap-tutorial/"><em>here</em></a>)</li>
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<li>Grilled portobello mushroom caps</li>
<li>Grilled lemon pepper asparagus</li>
<li>Brown & wild rice mixture (did you know this turns out purple? fun!)</li>
<li>Lemon tahini dressing from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Raw zucchini noodles with tomato sauce</li>
<li><a href="http://edibleash.squarespace.com/home/2012/9/4/almond-cornmeal-herb-crusted-eggplant.html">Ashley's Almond & Cornmeal Herb Crusted Eggplant</a> - <em>This was super flavorful & just the right combination of crunch & chew.</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Bean burgers</li>
<li>Roasted squash</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Girls' night for me: waffle bar!</li>
<li>Minestrone for W</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/07/flourless-chocolate-chip-zucchini-oat-brownies-vegan-gluten-free-healthy/">Ambitious Kitchen's Flourless Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oat Brownies {vegan, gluten free & healthy}</a></li>
<li>Mom's lemon blueberry bundt cake</li>
<li>Rainbow Snow - pb soft serve on a cone (me) & choc milkshake (W) - <em>They're open again for the season, so we just had to go support them on opening day. :-D</em></li>
<li>Mom's chocolate cranberry cake</li>
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Last weekend, we made homemade ravioli! It was fun, but a lot of work for the amount that we got. We didn't use any cheese - instead, half were stuffed with a mushroom cashew filling & the other half had a sweet potato filling. Both were really good & went well with the tomato mushroom sauce we served them with. Plus we had plenty to freeze for future meals!</div>
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We've been watching Pixi, my parents' cat, this week. They had a wall of wine crates set up to block her from getting into the living room where Mom's quilt is set up, but she was in there when I got there. Sneaky cat! </div>
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These are a few of my new favorite things! Right before we left for Florida, I got <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1583335277" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> in the mail. I had pre-ordered it through Amazon & couldn't wait to check it out. I love her vegan recipes & have been reading & cooking from her blog for years. This cookbook hasn't disappointed yet! I made a few things from it this week (see below!) & have lots more bookmarked to try soon.</div>
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The other favorite from the picture is almond milk lattes! We have an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KZUNK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002KZUNK&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">Aerolatte Frother</a>, which works great. Plus W has been practicing & he's can get the froth to be 2 inches thick. Yum! Then he tops it with either cinnamon-sugar or cocoa-coffee from these grinders we bought at Trader Joe's. It's sooooo good! I wish coffee shops would offer almond milk instead of always having just soy milk.</div>
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Happy weekending! Hope you have fun plans & it's not too rainy. It's supposed to rain here, but I have lots of house stuff to do so I'll be cozy inside.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/blog/2014/02/06/blueberry-lemon-dutch-baby/">Hungry Girl Por Vida's Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby</a> - <em>This was basically a baked pancake. The thing that made it special was the blueberry sauce - yum!</em></li>
<li>Tropical Green Monster Smoothies from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1583335277" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
- <em>I usually use bananas in our smoothies, so this was a fun change of pace. Plus the flavors were spot on fantastic!</em> </li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2014/03/14/raw-chocolate-hazelnut-breakfast-parfait-book-news/">Angela's Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Breakfast Parfait</a> - <em>We liked the flavor a lot, but aren't huge into the texture, so I turned half of this into pancakes, which were delicious!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://happyhealthymama.com/2014/03/lightened-up-homemade-granola.html">Happy Healthy Mama's Lightened Up Homemade Granola</a></li>
<li>Bananas & grapefruit</li>
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<li>Spaghetti squash with onions, zucchini, & bell peppers</li>
<li>Grilled cheese on Everything Onion Bread from <a href="http://www.sandisbreadspa.com/">Sandi's Breads</a></li>
<li>Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale & Pecan Parmesan from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1583335277" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - <em>Loved this!!!!!</em></li>
<li>Leftovers</li>
<li>Sandwiches</li>
<li>Oranges, grapefruit, & apples</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/09/peanut-butter-vegetarian-chili/">Brittany's Peanut Butter Vegetarian Chili</a> - <em>The combination of using tomato sauce & peanut butter made this a nice thick chili. We'll definitely make this again!</em></li>
<li>Sea Salt & Black Pepper Crostini from <a href="http://www.sandisbreadspa.com/">Sandi's Breads</a></li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Homemade whole wheat ravioli, stuffed with vegan mushroom filling & sweet potato turnip filling</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Monday</strong><br />
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<li>Kale salad with baked sweet potato, carmelized onions, pecans, & a cinnamon apple dressing</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Portobello "Steak" Fajitas from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335277/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583335277&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">The Oh She Glows Cookbook</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1583335277" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - <em>I wasn't sure the time for marinating the mushroom was enough, but it was perfect. This is my new favorite way to prepare portobello caps.</em></li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Red quinoa with grilled zucchini & asparagus</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
<ul>
<li>Roasted Brussels sprouts with red quinoa</li>
</ul>
<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner at </span><a href="http://www.hersheyrdfamilyrestaurant.com/menus-1/lunch-dinner/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hershey Road Family Restaurant</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for my mother-in-law's birthday</span><br />
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<li>Veggie burgers with side salad</li>
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6001775">Angela's Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews</a> </li>
<li>Snowflake cookies</li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2014/02/gluten-and-dairy-free-oatmeal-chocolate_12.html">Summer's Gluten & Dairy Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> - <em>I added dried cranberries & walnuts to these, too. They were soooo good!</em></li>
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<li>Banana nut toast</li>
<li>Kashi Crunch with coconut milk & strawberries</li>
<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2012/06/easy-baked-oatmeal.html">Baked oatmeal</a></li>
<li>Leftover whole grain waffles topped with almond butter</li>
<li>Bananas & oranges</li>
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<li>Bean burgers</li>
<li>Bean salad</li>
<li>Sandwiches</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner at <a href="http://www.docfordssanibel.com/index.html">Doc Ford's</a></span><br />
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<li>Tropical Salad (me)</li>
<li>Veggie Burger with fries & side salad (W)</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Baked sweet potatoes</li>
<li>Roasted broccoli</li>
<li>Bean salad</li>
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<strong>Monday</strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dinner at <a href="http://www.freshtaqueria.com/">Fresh Taqueria</a></span><br />
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<li>Guacamole with housemade tortilla chips</li>
<li>Tacos with rice & beans</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dinner in the airport (we packed)</span><br />
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<li>Almond butter sandwich</li>
<li>Pistachios</li>
<li>Clementine</li>
<li>Trail mix</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Tortilla pizzas topped with bbq sauce, onions, mushrooms, & zucchini</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dinner at Mom & Pops' before choirs</span><br />
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<li>Whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce</li>
<li>Roasted butternut squash</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/02/gnocchi-with-roasted-broccoli-garlic.html">Gnocchi with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic Vinaigrette</a></span></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.bennettsfreshroast.com/#!our-donuts/cpkv">Yeasted donuts</a> from <a href="http://www.bennettsfreshroast.com/">Bennett's Fresh Roast</a></li>
<li>Gelato at <a href="http://www.pocolocosanibel.com/PocoLoco/home.html">PocoLoco Sanibel</a></li>
<li>Frozen yogurt at <a href="http://zebrafrozenyogurt.com/">Zebra</a></li>
<li>Chocolate pecan bars</li>
<li><a href="http://www.benjerry.com/flavors/cores">Ben & Jerry's Core Ice Cream</a> (PB Fudge for me, Hazed & Confused for W)</li>
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The view of palm trees!</div>
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And blooming flowers!</div>
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And lots of time spent in the sun while biking, reading, eating, swimming, & generally relaxing. Welcome to Florida! :-)</div>
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<li>Triple berry & spinach smoothies</li>
<li>Sunflower seed coconut granola</li>
<li><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2013/01/2-ingredient-healthy-pancakes-gluten-free-dairy-free.html">Top With Cinnamon's Two Ingredient Pancakes</a> topped with blueberries</li>
<li><a href="http://keepinitkind.com/peanut-butter-banana-pancakes-with-salted-chocolate-caramel-syrup/">Keepin' It Kind's Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes</a> - <em>These gluten free pancakes are light & fluffy & delicious! </em></li>
<li>Overnight oats with chia seeds, cinnamon, unsweetened almond milk, & cashew butter</li>
<li>Bananas</li>
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<li>Mashed avocado & salsa on rice cakes</li>
<li>Homemade pizzas</li>
<li>Sandwiches</li>
<li>Leftovers</li>
<li>Grapefruit, oranges, & apples</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner at church friends' house</span><br />
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<li>Smoked portobello mushrooms, smokey baked beans, veggie "meat"-balls</li>
<li>Veggies with <a href="http://acozykitchen.com/sweet-potato-hummus/">A Cozy Kitchen's Sweet Potato Hummus</a></li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Slow Cooker African Peanut Stew from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373892403/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0373892403&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">Peas and Thank You: Simple Meatless Meals the Whole Family Will Love</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0373892403" height="1" style="border: currentColor; margin: 0px;" width="1" /> </li>
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<strong>Monday</strong><br />
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<li>Baked pasta with kale, zucchini, mushrooms, & onions</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
<ul><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2014/02/polenta-with-roasted-broccoli-coconut.html"></a>
<li>Coconut & Brussels sprouts stir-fry</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Brussels sprouts tortilla pizzas</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Out</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner in while in Florida</span><br />
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<li>Veggie soup with wheat bread</li>
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hummusapien.com/peanut-butter-banana-white-bean-cookies/">Hummusapien's Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Cookies</a> - <em>These were really good! You can't taste the chickpeas at all & you get all the health benefits from them in a fun treat!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://chocolatebar.com/products.php?product=3oz.-Natural-Dark-Chocolate-w%7B47%7D-88%25-Cocoa">Endangered Species Natural Dark Chocolate with 88% Cocoa</a> - <em>We love the snap of a good quality dark chocolate. Yum!</em></li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
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Who's ready for spring? Tonight we get to lose an hour of sleep, but it's totally worth it for the extra daylight to bring us out of the winter blahs. I don't mind winter, but I definitely am ready when spring gets here.</div>
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We started some seeds this week - bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, basil, parsley, & eggplant. Last year by this time we had lettuce & spinach planted outside already. It's hard to believe. I can't wait for things to start growing!</div>
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Lots of yummy eats this week, although mostly they were re-heated from leftovers. I'm slowly emptying out my freezer to make room for the coming summer produce. It's amazing how much it can hold!</div>
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<li>Veggie & egg sandwiches on rye bread</li>
<li>Sunflower seed coconut granola</li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2014/02/25/easy-vegan-and-gluten-free-pancakes-strawberry-shortcake-w-whipped-cream/">Angela's Easy Vegan and Gluten-Free Pancakes</a> with blueberries - <em>These were made with buckwheat & they were perfect! Nice & fluffy with lots of plump berries throughout. They also reheated well in the toaster.</em></li>
<li>Baked apple cider donuts topped with almond butter</li>
<li>Overnight oatmeal</li>
<li>Orange muffins (from the freezer) topped with almond butter</li>
<li>Bananas + pb</li>
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<li><a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/slow-cooker-corn-red-pepper-chowder/">Oh My Veggies' Slow Cooker Corn & Red Pepper Chowder</a> - <em>I used the last of our frozen corn from last summer in this soup & it was totally worth it. Aside from some initial chopping, this came together with very little work, and it was full of flavor! </em></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/10/28/thai-sweet-potato-veggie-burgers-with-spicy-peanut-sauce/">Angela's Thai Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers with Spicy Peanut Sauce</a> - <em>We loved these! The thai flavors really came through and the peanut sauce was the perfect topper.</em></li>
<li>Sandwiches</li>
<li>Leftovers</li>
<li>Grapefruit, oranges, & apples</li>
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<li>Homemade pizza</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/2/25/1-pan-vegan-enchilada-bake-with-cauliflower-nacho-sauce.html">Ashley's 1-Pan Vegan Enchilada Bake with Cauliflower Nacho Sauce</a> - <em>This was a winner enchilada recipe! And the cauliflower nacho sauce was awesome!</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Leftovers<em></em></li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Spaghetti squash with roasted broccoli & peanut sauce</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
Out to eat at the <a href="http://chocolateavenuegrill.com/">Chocolate Ave. Grill</a><br />
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<li>Hummus trio with pitas</li>
<li>Spinach salad with portobello mushroom (me)</li>
<li>Portobello mushroom sandwich (W)</li>
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<li>Leftover bean burgers</li>
<li>Roasted sweet potato wedges</li>
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<li>Tempeh with zucchini slices</li>
<li><a href="http://www.recipe.com/basic-roasted-fennel/?sssdmh=dm17.597608&esrc=nwrc051712&email=1091863245">Recipe.com's Basic Roasted Fennel</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2014/02/27/one-bowl-double-chocolate-chunk-cookies/">Angela's One Bowl Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies</a></li>
<li>Banana soft serve</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/10/fudgy-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-brownies-flourless-gluten-free-vegan/">Ambitious Kitchen's Fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies</a></li>
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We had our first winter campfire last Sunday night! It was a gorgeous day with the perfect temps for it. And the rain even held off until we were almost done.</div>
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I missed having campfires. It's so relaxing to feel the warmth, watch the sparks, & spend time together.</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Strawberry banana peanut butter smoothies</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Veggie & egg sandwiches on rye bread</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Sunflower seed coconut granola</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked oatmeal with vanilla cashew butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://edibleash.squarespace.com/home/2014/2/14/breakfast-friday-double-chocolate-peanut-butter-muffins-for.html">Ashley's Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins</a> - <em>These were fantastic! It was perfect, because the recipe makes 2, so we didn't have tons of muffins around getting stale before we got to them all (although I do often freeze half the batch). Plus we were eating chocolate for breakfast, which is a win!</em></li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Twice baked potatoes with green salad</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Pickled beets</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Sandwiches</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<li>Vegetable stir-fry with brown rice</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Pizza mountain pie sandwiches</li>
<li>Veggie foil packets (onions, mushrooms, zucchini, & Brussels sprouts)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.apronstringsblog.com/one-pot-wonder-thai-peanut-pasta-recipe/">Apron Strings' One Pot Wonder Thai Peanut Pasta</a> - <em>This was super easy to make & it was delicious; super creamy with lots of flavor! I think next time I'd add more carrots & peppers, just cause I like lots of veggies, but the sauce was spot on.</em></li>
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<li><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/10/maple-tempeh-bacon-chili-beans-for.html">Happy Healthy Life's Maple Chili Beans over Sweet Potatoes</a></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Grilled cheese sandwiches</li>
<li>Brussels sprouts</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Broccoli & wild rice casserole</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Grilled Portobello caps</li>
<li>Glazed carrots</li>
<li>Brussels sprouts</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>S'mores over the campfire - <em>We tried a new organic chocolate bar that had chopped hazelnuts in it. It was soooo good!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://edibleash.squarespace.com/home/2014/1/31/breakfast-friday-chocolate-peanut-butter-creamy-chia-pudding.html">Ashley's Chocolate Peanut Butter Creamy Chia Pudding </a>- <em>I've tried chia pudding in the past, but it was never blended. I much prefer it blended! Plus this was a healthy treat that didn't taste healthy at all - bonus!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://tasty-yummies.com/2014/01/23/no-bake-smores-energy-bites-gluten-free-and-vegan/">Tasty Yummies No-Bake Smore’s Energy Bites</a> - <em>These were the perfect snack! Sweet, but still healthy, with lots of omega-3s from the walnuts.</em></li>
<li>Anise & peach schnapps pizzelles</li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe it's not quite the season for ice cream, but sometimes it's the best thing even though it's cold outside! I've been known to eat ice cream in -6 degree weather, so I'm always ready!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, I was really in the mood for some good chocolate ice cream. Rather than venture out into the cold, I made my own! It was everything I wanted - creamy & chocolatey with cookie crumbles & a fudge sauce. Yum!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The leftovers didn't last long! :-) I bet yours won't either.</span></div>
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<em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adapted from </span></em><a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-brownie-chocolate-ice-cream/"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimalist Baker</span></em></a><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span></em><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/12/24/vegan-candy-cane-ice-cream-amp-chocolate-cookie-pie.html"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edible Perspective</span></em></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">,<em> </em></span></span><a href="http://www.pbfingers.com/2013/08/15/no-bake-oatmeal-nut-butter-balls/"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PB Fingers</span></em></a><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, & </span></em><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2013/05/healthy-3-ingredient-chocolate-fudge-sauce-no-added-sugar-grain-free-vegan-gluten-free.html"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Top With Cinnamon</span></em></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <em>Serves 6-8</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 (14 oz) cans light coconut milk</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until super smooth. Pour into a large container and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until completely chilled through. Proceed with making the pb oatmeal balls and the fudge sauce.</span></div>
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<em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hint: No need to rinse out the blender yet. You can use it for the fudge sauce, too.</span></em></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine everything except the chocolate chips in a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips. Roll mixture by the tablespoon into balls. If it is too crumbly, add a touch more honey. If too wet, add a small amount of oats. Place balls on a cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm. Then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px currentColor; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Blend dates and almond milk in a blender until super smooth. Pour mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Mixture will thicken as it cooks. Once it thickens, remove from heat and vigorously stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. Place in an airtight container and allow to cool. Refrigerate to store until time to assemble the ice cream.</span></div>
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Last weekend we went to the cabin. So much snow! I thought we had a lot here, especially after last week's Thursday craziness, but they have so much more there.</div>
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We did some cross-country skiing, which was lots of fun. The first time we went out, it snowed the whole time. It was so pretty.</div>
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This is the view from inside the cabin, right next to the fireplace. That's the best spot to be!</div>
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In the afternoon, we baked cookies. Mom & I made these <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2012/02/old-fashioned-sour-cream-cookies.html">Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies</a> that we made every Valentine's Day when I was growing up. We turned a few into a linzer version by stuffing them with chocolate glaze. Yum!</div>
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Dad & W made pizzelles, which always requires wine. :-) They made 2 kinds: anise & peach schnapps. Both were delicious.</div>
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When we got home on Sunday, we did some shoveling & then took Tink out to explore a bit. She's always right at the door when we come in, trying to sneak out. Apparently she didn't mind the wet, cold snow under her paws, because she was wandering around the patio.</div>
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Here's what we've been eating in the last week:</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Mom's blueberry buckwheat pancakes</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2014/01/whole-grain-banana-bread-waffles-with-cinnamon-sugar.html">Top with Cinnamon's Whole Grain Banana Bread Waffles</a></span> </li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/elvis-granola/">Jenna's Elvis Granola</a> </li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Quinoa with cinnamon & strawberries</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked oatmeal with vanilla cashew butter</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Classic hummus</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/quinoa_mushroom_soup.html">Eating Well's Quinoa Mushroom Soup</a> - <em>This was perfect for lunches during the week. The flavors improved each day!</em></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/10/fresh-tomato-basil-soup.html">Tomato Basil Soup</a> (from the freezer) with dipping bread</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/quinoa_peanut_soup.html">Eating Well's Quinoa Peanut Soup</a></li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Roasted sweet potato & red potato wedges</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Sweet potato & bean chili with Popcorners dipping chips</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Anise & peach schnapps pizzelles</li>
<li>Chocolate cake (from the freezer)</li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/12/16/peanut-better-balls/">Angela's Peanut Better Balls</a> </li>
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Have you tried coconut bacon? Cause you should. No, I won't try to convince you that it's exactly like bacon, but whether you eat meat or not, I think you'll love it. We've been putting it on lots of things, but I think this is my new favorite way to use it (aside from eating it by itself!). My second favorite thing to put it on is potato soup.</div>
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Tuesday was National Wine Day. Did you know? So of course we had to celebrate. :-) </div>
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This meal came together in about 40 minutes, most of which was time spent letting the polenta cook & the broccoli roast. A perfect weeknight meal for a winter night, it was warming & comforting. We paired it with a green salad to add some extra veggies.</div>
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I hope you try it! We'll definitely be having it again soon.</div>
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<em>Serves 4-6</em></div>
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6 c water</div>
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3 small heads of broccoli</div>
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2 c large unsweetened flaked coconut (I used this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YR97BU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002YR97BU&linkCode=as2&tag=choicesu-20">Bob's Red Mill Flaked Coconut Unsweetened</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=choicesu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002YR97BU" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />)</div>
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1½ T Braggs liquid aminos (or soy sauce, coconut aminos, or tamari)</div>
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1 T honey (or maple syrup to make this vegan)</div>
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½ T liquid smoke</div>
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Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.</div>
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Bring 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a large pot on the stovetop. Make sure the pot is deep enough that when you cook the polenta, it doesn't bubble over.</div>
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While the water is coming to a boil, chop the broccoli stems & florets into small pieces. Spread pieces onto one of the prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, and place in hot oven to roast.</div>
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Once the water comes to a boil, add the polenta slowly, stirring to combine it with the water. It should get thick pretty quickly, at which point you can let it cook, just stirring it periodically to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Keep the heat at about medium to allow it to simmer for 30 minutes.</div>
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In a medium bowl, combine the Braggs liquid aminos, honey, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika. Add the coconut flakes to the mixture and stir to coat. Spread coconut evenly on the remaining prepared baking sheet. Place in oven with the broccoli and bake for 5 minutes. Stir, return to oven, and bake another 5 minutes before stirring again. (Don't forget to stir the polenta once in awhile!)</div>
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The second time you take out the coconut to stir it, also stir the broccoli to promote even roasting. Return both the coconut and broccoli to the oven. Set a timer for the broccoli for 10 minutes, at which point it should be done. Watch the coconut closely, checking it every 2-3 minutes, until it is browned & feels slightly crispy. Once the coconut is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool, at which time it will continue to crisp to a nice crunchy texture.</div>
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Once the polenta and broccoli are also done, put a few spoonfuls of polenta on a plate. Top with roasted broccoli and a handful of coconut bacon. Enjoy!</div>
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<strong>NOTE</strong>: Coconut bacon can be made in advance. Store it in a sealed container so that it stays crunchy.</div>
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<em>Coconut bacon recipe adapted from </em><a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/07/omg-coconut-bacon-vegan-bacon-stuffed-dates/"><em>Eating Bird Food</em></a></div>
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Last week, we got a heating pad. I was going to use it, so I plugged it in & got it set up (but didn't turn it on). I went to the other room to get a glass of water, came back, & saw that Tink had decided it was her new spot. She somehow knew it would be a warm place to sit!</div>
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We were off on Monday together & ended up going to Troeg's in the afternoon to try their new bourbon barrel troegenator. It was delicious!!! The first bourbon barrel ale I had was in Kentucky & I still remember how good it was. This was about equally delicious. Yum!!</div>
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The skies were so pretty during the cold spell earlier in the week. That sun!</div>
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Yeah, it was a cold week. But I'm very thankful for a safe house & lots of sweaters & winter jackets. We got a ton of snow, which was fun to watch fall, especially because we were at home & not trying to fight our way through it.</div>
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We're staying warm & doing lots of skiing this weekend. What about you?</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/09/toasted-coconut-chocolate-pancakes/">Bev Cooks' Toasted Coconut Chocolate Pancakes</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/1/23/coconut-pecan-walnut-cashew-butter.html">Ashley's Coconut Pecan Walnut Cashew Butter</a></li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Bavarian pretzels with whole grain mustard</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Spelt pretzel bread bowls with broccoli potato soup</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Avocado toast on <a href="http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2010/09/oatmeal-sandwich-bread.html">Summer's Oatmeal Sandwich Bread</a> </li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/2/5/cheesy-veggie-taco-millet-bake.html">Ashley's Cheesy Veggie Taco Millet Bake</a> - <em>We seem to have officially made Saturday nights Mexican night & we're loving it! This recipe had several steps, but wasn't actually all that labor intensive. And it was really good! I'd make a few changes next time - less cheese, more veggies - but it's a keeper recipe for sure!</em></li>
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<li>Casear salad</li>
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<li>Curried lentil veggie soup</li>
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<li>Toasted <a href="http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2010/09/oatmeal-sandwich-bread.html">Summer's Oatmeal Sandwich Bread</a> topped with kale, onions, mushrooms, & smoked gouda cheese</li>
<li>Roasted butternut squash cubes with thyme - <i>our new favorite way to season this squash! The thyme compliments the sweetness so well.</i></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta?search_key=one%20pot%20pasta">Martha Stewart's One Pan Pasta</a> - <em>We had a lot of cherry tomatoes in the freezer from over the summer, so I used triple the amount, making this more of a soup than a traditional pasta. It was great!</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Broiled tofu strips dipped in almond lime sauce</li>
<li>Baked sweet potato wedges</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Out to eat on the way from skiing to the cabin</li>
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<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2014/02/chocolate-coconut-ice-cream-with-peanut.html">Chocolate coconut ice cream with pb oatmeal cookie chunks</a></li>
<li>Trader Joe's sipping chocolate</li>
<li>S'mores brownies</li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/12/16/peanut-better-balls/">Angela's Peanut Better Balls</a> </li>
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Tink has started to love sitting by the fire when we have it going. Typical cat, I suppose, but up until a few weeks ago she didn't seem to care one way or the other when we had a fire. Now she's into it. She look so cuddly, but she's really not into that. :-/</div>
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Lots of great food & new recipe testing this week! I had some spare time last weekend & did lots of cooking/baking/prep for the week, so we were eating well. :-) It turned out to be a good thing, since we had lots of snow/ice this week. Thankfully, we stayed safe & only had our power flicker once.</div>
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I'm baking with friends this weekend! Bread, tortillas, pretzel bread bowls, & brownies. It should be lots of fun & we'll have goodies stocked for the week/freezer.</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Cherry Chocolate Green Smoothies</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/elvis-granola/">Jenna's Elvis Granola</a> </li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2014/01/whole-grain-banana-bread-waffles-with-cinnamon-sugar.html">Top with Cinnamon's Whole Grain Banana Bread Waffles</a> - <em>These are delicious!!! We topped them with <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2014/1/23/coconut-pecan-walnut-cashew-butter.html">Ashley's Coconut Pecan Walnut Cashew Butter</a> which was also fantastic.</em></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Oatmeal w/ chia seeds & blueberries</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Donuts - <em>We really went crazy on breakfasts this week. :-) I think this was the first time we've had donuts in over a year. I had a pb filled one, W had a boston creme. They were good, but I was hungry again so soon! </em></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/09/toasted-coconut-chocolate-pancakes/">Bev Cooks' Toasted Coconut Chocolate Pancakes</a> - <em>I made these last weekend to have in the freezer for quick breakfasts. They're really good! The coconut flavor really comes through, with a nice hint of chocolate that makes them feel super special.</em></li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Classic hummus</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Mega salad topped with tempeh</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked sweet potato wedges</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/black-bean-enchiladas-with-roasted-red-pepper-cashew-cream/">Oh My Veggies' Black Bean Enchiladas With Roasted Red Pepper Cashew Cream</a><em> - These were much simpler than a lot of enchilada recipes seem to be. We loved the roasted red pepper cashew cream! </em></li>
<li>Guacamole & salsa with sweet potato chips</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Baked sweet potatoes</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/a-side-dish-recipe-for-burgers-slow-cooked-cider-beans-pick-a-side-from-tara-mataraza-desmond-196384">The Kitchn's Cider Beans</a> - <em>Every year I made baked beans on Super Bowl Sunday. This year I tried this new recipe & we enjoyed them. I made a few slight changes, but generally followed the flavor profile of the recipe.</em></li>
<li>Green salad </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2014/01/30-minute-portobello-fried-brown-rice/">Jessica's 30 Minute Portobello Fried Brown Rice</a> - <em>This came together very quickly & was bursting with flavor. If you don't like mushrooms, it's definitely not for you, but we liked it (especially Walter, who is a mushroom lover!).</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Curried lentil soup</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Me - Portobello mushrooms reuben (minus the thousand island dressing) + side salad</li>
<li>W - Vegetable stromboli + side caesar salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/02/gnocchi-with-roasted-broccoli-garlic.html">Gnocchi with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic Vinaigrette</a> - <em>This isn't the most beautiful dinner, but it is SO GOOD!!! </em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/12/16/peanut-better-balls/">Angela's Peanut Better Balls</a> - <em>These are a lot like buckeye balls, but healthier. No butter or powdered sugar, but still tons of pb flavor & deliciousness!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6037958">Angela's Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)</a> - <em>Mine didn't turn out crispy at all, which was fine by us! Especially since you can't go wrong with those flavors. </em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2013/03/healthyish-single-lady-vegan-molten-fudge-brownie-with-gluten-free-version.html">Top with Cinnamon's Healthy(ish) Vegan, Molten Fudge Brownies</a> - <em>Mmmmmmmm these were super fudgy. We never ended up baking them because the ramkins I tried to make them in were way too big for the amount of brownie the recipe makes. So we ate them raw, which I think was the best idea anyway!</em></li>
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Anyone interested in a little glimpse of our dining room? This was taken from our kitchen during the last major snow. It's all white out the window, which was really pretty. We have tons of plants in our dining room because after we moved them there during living room renovations, we decided we liked them there. It's a bit of a jungle! Mom made us the table runner & I think it's perfect for winter.</div>
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It was fondue night with friends on Wednesday. This time, we made a lightened up fondue by using pureed white beans. It also had Troeg's Mad Elf beer in it. Yum! For dippers, we did apple slices, carrots, roasted broccoli, sliced cherry tomatoes, & <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spelt_indian_flatbread.html">Eating Well's Spelt Indian Flatbread</a>. It was good, as was the company. :-)</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://happyhealthymama.com/2014/01/orange-chocolate-chip-muffins.html">Maryea's Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/peanut-butter-flaxseed-pancakes/">Minimalist Baker's Peanut Butter Flaxseed Oatcakes</a> with fig butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Spelt berries with almond milk, cinnamon, & puffed rice</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spelt_indian_flatbread.html">Eating Well's Spelt Indian Flatbread</a></li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Smoked baked beans</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/20888-wintry-mushroom-kale-and-quinoa-enchiladas">Food52's Wintry Mushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas</a> - <em>The filling in these was delicious, but they needed more sauce. I would triple that part of the recipe if I make them again!</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Green salad </li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Sauteed zucchini</li>
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<li>Leftover soup (W)</li>
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It was a snowy week! And a busy one. So, not much to say except WOOHOO it's weekend!!!!!!!!</div>
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We got beat at pinochle twice and won once, but still had fun!</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/09/chia-egg-coconut-granola-oil-free/">Leanne's Chia Egg Coconut Granola</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.thesweetlifeonline.com/2013/09/30/pumpkin-waffles-with-maple-cashew-cream/">The Sweet Life's Vegan Pumpkin Waffles</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Blueberry buckwheat pancakes</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Berry chia oatmeal with almond butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/elvis-granola/">Jenna's Elvis Granola</a> - <em>I skipped the chocolate & added coconut at the very end so it got nice & toasty. This stuff is delicious! I love the way adding nut butters to granola makes it so good.</em></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked banana & berry oatmeal</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Black bean burritos</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bean salad</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Tempeh pad thai</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Sandwiches</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Toast with mashed avocado</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Homemade pizza (1 with pesto, 1 with tomato sauce, both with onions, mushrooms, peppers, & broccoli)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.loveandlemons.com/2014/01/15/tomato-chickpea-coconut-soup/">Love & Lemons' Tomato, Chickpea, & Coconut Soup</a> - <em>This was perfect for a cold winter evening. It was flavorful & thick, without feeling heavy.</em></li>
<li>Rice crackers</li>
<li>Carrots sticks</li>
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<li>Sweet potato gnocchis cooked with onions, zucchini, & eggplant</li>
<li><a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/spicy-black-bean-meatballs/">Oh My Veggies' Spicy Black Bean Meatballs</a> - <em>These really were spicy! They were super easy to make - no forming little balls & making a huge mess. Instead, they cook in a mini muffin tin. I'd like to try them with other spices...an Italian version, maybe a Thai version...the possibilities are endless! Plus they'd freeze well.</em></li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Brown rice, roasted root veggies, steamed broccoli, & great northern beans with sriracha sauce</li>
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<li>Cauliflower & peas with rice</li>
<li>Black & kidney bean mixture</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Mega Salad - romaine & spinach with mushrooms, radishes, kiwi, feta, & seared tempeh</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/12/24/vegan-candy-cane-ice-cream-amp-chocolate-cookie-pie.html">Ashley's Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Pie</a> - <em>We loved this! I would double the recipe next time, though. We wanted more!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/07/flourless-chocolate-chip-zucchini-oat-brownies-vegan-gluten-free-healthy/">Ambitious Kitchen's Flourless Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oat Brownies {vegan, gluten free & healthy}</a> - <em>This is my go-to brownie recipe. They don't disappoint, & they're usually better the 2nd day.</em></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/08/29/quick-n-easy-no-bake-protein-bars/">Angela's Quick 'n Easy No-Bake Protein Bars</a></li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://www.topwithcinnamon.com/2014/01/healthy-sticky-chocolate-fudge-cake-like-super-fudgy-no-joke-gluten-dairy-grain-free.html">Top with Cinnamon's Healthy Sticky Chocolate Fudge Cake {Gluten, Dairy + Grain Free}</a> - <em>This really is super fudgy. It's like no other cake I've had before, but it's delicious!</em></li>
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I found a fun article for you all about vegetarians. It's <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/04/vegetarians-dumbest-things_n_4177147.html">The 17 Dumbest Things Vegetarians Have To Deal With</a> and it's so true! I especially agree with #2, #4, #5, & #14. I think #14 is the one that really gets me on my soap box, though. Don't tell me you're a vegetarian and then follow it with, "but I do eat fish." No! Then you're <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pescetarianism">pescetarian</a>. That's totally your choice, but then don't label yourself otherwise...</div>
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While we're looking at lists about vegetarians, here's a great list of <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/15-basic-recipes-every-vegetarian-should-master/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-basic-recipes-every-vegetarian-should-master">15 Basic Recipes Every Vegetarian Should Master.</a> Just looking at those pictures makes me hungry!</div>
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We're going to be spending the weekend relaxing, cross country skiing (as long as there's enough snow!), eating, & playing games. YAY!</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Baked berry-banana oatmeal</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/09/chia-egg-coconut-granola-oil-free/">Leanne's Chia Egg Coconut Granola</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Gingerbread pancakes (leftovers that I froze & then toasted to reheat) with fig butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Grilled cheese with <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/10/fresh-tomato-basil-soup.html">tomato soup</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Sandwiches</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Pizza</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Veggie chickpea curry</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Mega salads with roasted root veggies</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Grilled tofu brats</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/10/southwestern-stuffed-spaghetti-squash.html">The Comfort of Cooking's Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash</a> - <em>We liked this but didn't love it. I added cubed avocado & cut way back on the cheese, which was tasty, but overall I think it needed more flavor. Maybe double of all the spices? I think the spaghetti squash soaked up most of what was there.</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dinner at Mom & Pops' before choir</span><br />
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<li>Polenta with roasted tomato sauce</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
<li>Plum cake</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Dinner on the way to the cabin</li>
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<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas cookies</a></li>
<li>PB Chip Brownies (made by a friend!)</li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/08/29/quick-n-easy-no-bake-protein-bars/">Angela's Quick 'n Easy No-Bake Protein Bars</a></li>
<li>Banana soft serve</li>
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More home projects! This winter the goal is to finish the bathroom. We decided on a grayish lavendar for the walls. Then we're going to paint the base cabinet white to match everything else. We have a piece of new floor laminate to lay down, which is the biggest thing left to do in there. I can't wait till it's done!</div>
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We're making our own anise extract! Extracts are pretty pricey & when Dad & W make pizzelles, they are always disappointed in the potency. This is just star anise pods with vodka, which we are supposed to let sit for 10 weeks, shaking occasionally. It's already much darker than when we started. I'm making vanilla extract, too, with vanilla beans & bourbon. It's almost done!</div>
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Happy weekending! It's hard to believe it's already 2 1/2 weeks since Christmas! </div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Mango, watermelon, & kale smoothies</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/09/chia-egg-coconut-granola-oil-free/">Leanne's Chia Egg Coconut Granola</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/05/banana-pancakes-for-one/">Katie's Vegan Banana Pancakes for one</a> topped with fig butter & almond butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2013/09/oatmeal-in-air.html">Summer's PB Baked Oatmeal<em></em></a> topped with fig butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Quinoa with roasted broccoli</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Brussels sprouts grilled cheese with <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2011/10/fresh-tomato-basil-soup.html">tomato soup</a></li>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Salads</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Taco salad - romaine lettuce topped with black beans, onions, peppers, salsa, guacamole, & black bean chia chips</li>
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<li>Leftovers</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2012/08/veggie-summer-rolls.html">Veggie summer rolls</a> with peanut sauce</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/11/olive-garden-copycat-minestrone-soup-slow-cooker/">Cooking Classy's Minestrone</a> - <em>This made a HUGE pot of soup! It seems like a lot of ingredients & chopping, but actually it took less than 30 minutes of hands on time, plus another 15 to finish cooking. And it was super flavorful & full of great textures. It would be easily adaptable with things on hand, too.</em></li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Apple Squash Soup</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Mega salad - lettuce, spinach, onion, avocado, almonds, & apples</li>
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<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas cookies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/08/29/quick-n-easy-no-bake-protein-bars/">Angela's Quick 'n Easy No-Bake Protein Bars</a> - <em>I love the intense pb flavor in these. I should have added a bit of almond milk as mine turned out a bit dry. They make a great afternoon snack!</em></li>
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It's hard to believe we're already several days into 2014! I was hopeful that this year would feel a little slower paced, but not so far.</div>
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We were out in western PA for a few days after Christmas. It was lots of fun seeing family & friends. And we squeezed in two trips to Trader Joe's and one trip to Whole Foods. So now our pantry is restocked & we're going to be eating well. :-)</div>
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Tink was very curious about the treats we had for New Year's Eve. She especially liked the bowl of M&Ms we put out. My in-laws always put a bag of the dark chocolate ones in our Christmas stocking, so every year I get my M&M fix. :-) We gave one to Tink & she was having a blast playing with it. She was kinda mad that I came so close to take this pic. I think she thought I was going to take it away.</div>
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It was so nice only working a few days before having off again...next week, back to the 5 day work week. Eeeeek!</div>
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Here's what we've been eating in the last week:</div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Trader Joe's Bran Berry Muffins with fresh orange & grapefruit juice</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Buttermilk waffles with fruit salad</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Peanut butter granola</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Toast (Trader Joe's Sprouted Multi-Grain Bread) with pb, almond butter, fig jam, & choc hazelnut butter</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Whole wheat pita pockets filled with veggies, egg, sprouts, & gorgonzola cheese</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://teeccino.com/product/989/-TeeChia-Blueberry-Date%2C-Single-Serving.html">TeeChia Blueberry Date Cereal</a> - <em>I received this as a sample & was really impressed!</em></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Lunches</u></strong></span></div>
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<li style="border: currentColor;">Sandwiches</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Leftovers</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Carrots, celery, & bell peppers with artichoke onion dip</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;"><a href="http://www.takingonmagazines.com/sweet-potato-corn-kale-chowder/">Taking on Magazine's Sweet Potato, Corn & Kale Chowder</a></li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Spinach balls</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Popcorn</li>
<li style="border: currentColor;">Grapefruit, oranges, apples & clementines</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner out with friends</span><br />
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<li>Mushroom ravioli with marinara sauce (me)</li>
<li>Gnocchi with marinara sauce (W)</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Sunday</strong>:<br />
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<a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/braised_cauliflower_squash_penne_pasta.html">Eating Well's Braised Cauliflower & Squash Penne Pasta</a> - <em>This was essentially a one-pot pasta, which is such an easy way to cook! We used brown rice penne & it worked well. The squash broke down during the cooking, making the sauce kind of creamy.</em></div>
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<strong>Monday:</strong></div>
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<li>Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Pitas with pea sprouts, mustard, & cheese</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NYE fun with friends</span><br />
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<li>Sweet potato chips with salsa</li>
<li>Popcorners with warm spinach artichoke dip</li>
<li>Nut mix</li>
<li>Cookies</li>
<li>Chocolate Bailey's cheesecake</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">New Year's Dinner</span></div>
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Mashed potatoes</div>
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<li>Sauerkraut</li>
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Glazed carrots</div>
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<li>Lemon pepper broccoli
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Green salad</div>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
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<li>BBQ tempeh</li>
<li>Shredded Brussels sprouts</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Chili</li>
<li>Cornbread</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas cookies</a></li>
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Merry Christmas! </div>
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I hope you had a wonderful week filled with Christmas cheer. It's hard to believe how fast it went!</div>
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I baked a Cinnamon Braided Wreath with cranberries & pecans in it for us for Christmas morning breakfast. I've made cinnamon rolls in the past but never a wreath! I may never go back...this was way easier & looks super pretty. I got the recipe from <a href="http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2013/06/cinnamon-bun-in-the-oven/">My New Roots</a>. She used spelt flour, so it's completely whole grain, and the filling is dates. It was delicious!</div>
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We got some bright red ottomans to go with our new couch! They're the perfect size, plus the top comes off so there is storage inside and it flips over to make them become a table. We've used them a lot already and I love the splash of color they add.</div>
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Here's a view with them in it. We're excited to finish decorating & rearranging once the Christmas tree comes down. It seems like we just put it up, so I think we'll leave it up till after the new year begins.</div>
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Lots of love to all of you. So much happened in 2013 & I can't wait to see what 2014 will bring!</div>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Peanut butter granola</li>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Grapefruit</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.mynewroots.org/site/2013/06/cinnamon-bun-in-the-oven/" style="text-align: center;">My New Roots' Cinnamon Braided Wreath</a></li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Banana apple cinnamon bread</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Bananas + pb</li>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mega salad with lettuce, spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, spring onions, mushrooms, avocado, & sunflower seeds</li>
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<li>Pizza</li>
<li>Tortilla chips & salsa</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
<li>Cookies</li>
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<li>Tortilla pizzas - brown rice tortilla with <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/6/10/rhubarb-barbecue-sauce-grilled-veggie-sandwiches.html">Ashley's Rhubarb BBQ Sauce</a>, mushroom, spring onions, pineapple, & bell peppers</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Linguini with garlic & olive oil</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas cookies!!!</a></li>
<li>And more cookies...too many cookies... :-)</li>
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Here's my office door! We had a door decorating contest in our hall at work & it's been so fun having the hall feel festive for Christmas. (I didn't win.)</div>
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Last night we went to see The Miracle of Christmas at <a href="http://www.sight-sound.com/WebSite/home.do">Sight & Sound Theatres</a>. Also a great way to get in the spirit of Christmas!</div>
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Tonight we'll be enjoying a Hershey Bears hockey game from one of the suites, thanks to the Sales team I work with. Woo-hoo! B-E-A-R-S BEARS BEARS BEARS! :-) Hockey isn't my favorite thing, but W loves it & it's fun to get into the excitement of it all. Plus, foooood!</div>
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Did you do any baking this year? <a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">We did!</a></div>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tortilla breakfast pizzas - <em>This was our first try at them! (pic below) It was tough keeping the wet egg from running off while we were assembling them, but with some tweaking I think we'll get it down right. They were really good!</em></li>
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<li>Mega salads with lettuce, spinach, red onions, chopped apples, roasted rutabaga, & orange balsamic dressing</li>
<li><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/spicy-buffalo-cauliflower-bites.html">Skinny Taste's Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites</a></li>
<li>Whole wheat bread</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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<li>Green salad</li>
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Baked potatoes with <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/6/10/rhubarb-barbecue-sauce-grilled-veggie-sandwiches.html">Ashley's Rhubarb BBQ Sauce</a></div>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/12/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-no-bake-cookies-vegan-gluten-free/">Brittany's Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein No Bake Cookies</a></li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
<li><a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cookies.html">Christmas cookies!!!</a></li>
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We did our annual Christmas cookie bake session earlier this week. It was a lot of fun & we made dozens of cookies! In total, there were 11 different kinds.</div>
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As usual, Dad & W spent the afternoon making pizzelles. This year, they made 3 flavors: anise, almond, & lemon. All of them are crisp & flavorful. </div>
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Mom made Russian Tea Cakes (the white balls in the picture above) & Brown Sugar Sandtarts (the colorful cookies on the counter in the top right of the pic above). Both are family recipes that she makes year after year. The Sandtarts take a lot of time because the dough is rolled out & cut into shapes, which then need to be decorated before they are baked. They're totally worth the effort though!</div>
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I mixed up the most varieties, but they were much smaller batches than the pizzelles or sandtarts. </div>
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Shown above are <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/pfeffernusse-ice-cream-sandwiches/">Pfeffernusse Cookies (Eat Live Run)</a> (the round ones on the left) & <a href="http://www.ohladycakes.com/2013/10/coconut-horchata-polvorones.html">Coconut Horchata Polvorones (Oh Ladycakes)</a> (the flower shaped cut-outs). The Pfeffernusse were super easy to make & they have a nice spice/nut flavor. I wish I had taken them out of the oven just a little sooner because they are a little dry, so next time I would definitely bake them for less time. The Coconut Horchata Polvorones are not at all what I was expecting! They have excellent coconut flavor, but they aren't crispy like I thought they'd be. Instead, they are soft & doughy. Still good, but I wonder if they should bake longer.</div>
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I also made 2 kinds of biscotti - <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/whole-wheat-cranberry-pecan-biscotti/">Whole Wheat Cranberry Pecan Biscotti (Eat Live Run)</a> & <a href="http://mykitchenaffair.blogspot.com/2013/03/when-good-coffee-inspired-me.html">Coffee Biscotti with Chocolate Bits (My Kitchen Affair)</a>. Both are good, although I prefer the Cranberry Pecan flavor. I love that flavor combo! I thought the coffee flavor was a bit strong in the Coffee Biscotti. However, if you like chocolate covered espresso beans, you'll love those cookies!</div>
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The dark brown cookies in the top center of the above picture are <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/12/11/peanut-butter-gingerbread-chocolate-chunk-cookies/">Peanut Butter Gingerbread Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Chocolate Covered Katie)</a>. I doubled the batch & was glad I did, because it still only made 2 dozen. By the time we divided them up to give to my aunt & grandma, & then half for each of us, there weren't many left! They're super chewy & mostly taste like pb cookies, but then they have a little kick from the ginger.</div>
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Also shown above in the center, are round brown cookies with pink sparkly edges. Those are <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/speculoos-buttons">Speculoos Buttons (Bon Appetit)</a>. If you click the link, you'll see that mine turned out looking nothing at all like the ones in their picture (which are gorgeous, by the way). Dad said mine look like sliced bologna or deer sticks, & he's pretty much right. Ugh. But, they taste delicious, so that's what matters! Maybe I should have put forth more effort & iced them, but they were the last batch to come out of the oven & I was tired...excuses, excuses...</div>
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I've been compiling cookie recipes for the past several months on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/carissak/cookie-bakin">Cookie Bakin' Pinterest </a>board, so there were plenty that I didn't get to. Lots of time for that during the rest of the winter! </div>
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See last year's baking:</div>
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<a href="http://choicesustenance.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-cookie-baking-part-2.html">Part 2</a></div>
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Driving through PA farmland last weekend. The clouds were so cool!</div>
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In the spirit of the holiday season, I'm sharing a pic of myself as a toddler that I found in my parents' photo album. The pic itself is pretty funny/scary, but then when you read the caption it really is: "Rodney the Reindeer Attempted Abduction." Sure am glad I didn't actually get taken! That would have been a very bad Christmas.</div>
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Enjoy your weekend! Only 11 days until Christmas!</div>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Peanut butter granola</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/11/22/breakfast-friday-cranberry-lemon-oat-waffles-with-cranberry.html">Ashley's GF Cranberry Lemon Oat Waffles</a> - <em>These were delicious! They are denser than what you would get at a restaurant, but</em> <em>I wish restaurants sold stuff like this instead. They're full of flavor & healthy, too!</em></li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Honey wheat bread toasted with almond butter & cranberry butter</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://acozykitchen.com/gingerbread-pancakes-2/">Adrianna's Gingerbread Pancakes</a> - <em>I modified the recipe a bit by using half the sugar & a mis of spelt, oat & brown rice flours. They were still light & fluffy with lots of spiced flavor. They reheated well in the toaster, too.</em></li>
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://summerharms.blogspot.com/2010/09/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.html">Summer's Roasted Red Pepper Hummus</a> with crackers</li>
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<strong>Saturday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christmas with family/friends</span><br />
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<li>Pita chips with hummus</li>
<li>Blue corn chips with dip</li>
<li>Baked pasta with tomato sauce & chopped spinach</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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Sauteed veggie medley - onions, carrots, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, & zucchini</div>
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Roasted sweet potato fries</div>
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<strong>Monday:</strong></div>
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<li>Sandwich for W</li>
<li>Tortilla pizza for me</li>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Baked Potato & Zucchini Latke</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Wednesday</strong>:<br />
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Tomato soup</div>
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Grilled cheese</div>
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Roasted butternut squash</div>
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<strong>Thursday</strong>:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dinner at Mom & Pops' (choir night)</span></div>
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<li>Whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce</li>
<li>Green salad</li>
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<strong>Friday</strong>:<br />
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<li>Girls' night!</li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Treats</span></u></strong><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2013/9/19/dessert-for-breakfast-thursday-belgian-brownie-waffles.html">Ashley's Brownie Waffles</a> - <em>These were good, but I think I left them in the waffle iron for too long. They weren't burnt, but they were somewhat dry. I'll try again!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/10/09/triple-chocolate-vegan-gf-doughnuts-from-baked-doughnuts-for-everyone-giveaway/">Ashley's Triple Chocolate Vegan & Gluten Free Doughnuts via OhSheGlows.com</a> - <em>Everyone loved these! I made them for our Sat. night Christmas get together. I'll definitely make them again.</em></li>
<li>Banana soft serve with leftover brownie waffles</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/12/chocolate-peanut-butter-protein-no-bake-cookies-vegan-gluten-free/">Brittany's Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein No Bake Cookies</a> - <em>These are a healthier version of the typical no-bake cookies, but you really can't tell! Plus they were super easy to make & took very little time. They were great this week for a little sweet after lunch.</em></li>
<li>Trader Joe's Sipping Chocolate</li>
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