Ultimate Procrastinator’s Guide to Thanksgiving

I am the ultimate procrastinator, but just because something is last minute, doesn’t mean it can’t be just as amazing had you spent a bunch of time planning ahead.  So, for all of you who waited until theverylastminute to put your Turkey Day menu together, or if you just don’t want to spend ALL day [...]

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Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

I know, I know. I am obsessed with pumpkin! But in all honesty, there are just a couple months of the year in the fall that are all about pumpkin! I love the original rice krispie treats and I was craving them today and thought it would be fun to make them pumpkin flavored. So [...]

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner…

… so it’s time to start planning what to make! Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes that your friends and family will love, trust us! From pumpkin bread to green bean casserole to a pumpkin patch cocktail at the end of the night, here are some yummy suggestions to make your Thanksgiving dinner [...]

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Happy Halloween!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love dressing up in costumes and eating lots of candy??  :) I also love eating all kinds of pumpkin related food. Pumpkin is so yummy and it’s so good for you too! This Halloween, I made pumpkin cookies and pumpkin cupcakes to go along with our [...]

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Pumpkin Muffins/Cupcakes

These pumpkin muffins are so yummy and healthy and can be made into pumpkin cupcakes by adding frosting and sprinkles! The more healthy ingredients, the less guilt, so I add raisins and walnuts to the mix. Pumpkin is also super healthy for you- it is high in beta carotene, zinc, potassium, and fiber. So if [...]

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Frosted Pumpkin Cake

My friend Nancy told me about this Pumpkin Cake Recipe that she found in the November 2009 issue of Cooking Light Magazine. I immediately grabbed my magazine and found the recipe. It looks delicious and like a perfect treat for Halloween and Fall! I’m going to make it this weekend, just in time for the [...]

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Easy Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a Lebanese dish, made traditionally of bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, tomato, spring onion, lemon juice, olive oil and various seasonings. I have never made tabbouleh before, becuase it always seemed so complicated, but then I saw it in the grocery store in a box that included all of the basic ingredients. You can’t get much easier than that! The brand that I [...]

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Amazing Orzo and Raisin Salad

This weekend I attended a huge Food & Nutrition Conference in Denver, Colorado, which is basically a fews days filled of learning about new developments in the world of nutrition and an excuse to sample lots and lots of yummy food! The Expo Hall is full of booths with companies showcasing their best products. Today [...]

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Rosewater Cupcakes

It is no secret that I am OBSESSED with flowers – especially the ones that smell good – and so when I heard someone mention that such a thing as rosewater cupcakes existed, I just about died of excitement.  They just sound lovely, and I can imagine they would be the perfect addition to any [...]

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Energy Bars

This is a longtime back to school favorite treat that my mom has been making for as long as I can remember. I think it may even originate from Auntie Joan or one of the Kauai aunties, but I am not 100% sure. If anyone knows, please feel free to correct me! I enjoyed these healthy [...]

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