This is what happens when you leave your garden unattended for…. for five days. Twenty-four big juicy cucumbers waiting for us to pick them… oh my! Now, if only our tomatoes would turn red! This brought me to pull out one of my favorite cucumber recipes… Enjoy! Chunky Cucumber Salsa Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium mango, coarsely chopped 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 medium … [Read more...]
Updating Your Traditions #LogCabinSyrups
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Thank you to Log Cabin for sponsoring my post about updated traditions in my household. To learn more about Log Cabin Syrups (which are all free of High Fructose Corn Syrup), breakfast for dinner, and other new ways to update traditions in your home, click here. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. For years our family has had a Sunday tradition of gathering … [Read more...]
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix Bars : Vegetarian Recipe
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My family goes through granola bars and trail mix bars like crazy. I was looking for a recipe that I could control what was in them, but they still loved. I made these on Thursday and they were a HIT! I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose and you can try substituting agave for the brown sugar. I think this is a very forgiving recipe. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups salted pretzel twists, broken into small pieces 2 … [Read more...]
Mommy… What is Ham made of?
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Our family has been cooped up for what seems like forever. Yesterday the sun was shining and singing to us “come outside”… so we started brainstorming. Our local Play Place isn’t the best for little ones and we were sure it would be swamped. We were on snow day #3… enough said. I had been out the day previously to grab some groceries. The roads weren’t perfect, but considering we just suffered went through a blizzard they were pretty good! We … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner? Vegetable & Potato Soup Recipe (Vegetarian)
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We have made this soup as written (it’s fabulous that way!) and altered so that Kaytlin and I can easily have some while on Nutrisystem. I will post as written and then note our modifications. Vegetable and Potato Soup Recipe Ingredients Perfect for cold, dreary nights or as a nourishing antidote to rich holiday foods. 4 cups cubed potatoes (do not peel) 1½ cups coarsely chopped carrots 1 cup coarsely chopped celery ½ cup string … [Read more...]
Save a Little Green : Make it Yourself! Chili Seasoning Recipe
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In an effort to save a little money and to actually “know” what ingredients I am putting in my family's food… we have switched from pre-packaged chili seasoning mix to this recipe. Make some ahead of time and store in an air-tight jar! Chili Seasoning Mix 4 teaspoons – 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic 2 teaspoons white sugar 2 … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner? Black Bean Vegetable Soup Recipe (Vegetarian/Vegan)
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On cold days like this we crave a warm bowl of soup and fresh made bread. Here is a recipe I found and am making for dinner tonight! Black Bean Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel … [Read more...]
Save Some Green While Going Green : Homemade Laundry Soap
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Laundry… Not the most popular subject in the world, but it’s a necessity in life. ******************* My curiosity has been peaked quite some time when it comes to homemade laundry soap. Up until recently I had been a hard core super couponer and I never really felt the need to look into it further. Combining coupons and sales I was able to fill my laundry shelf with multiple jugs of detergent for pennies on the dollar. My last score was … [Read more...]
Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegetarian) Recipe
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With it being super cold outside lately our thoughts have been turning to warm soups. Here is one that is repeatedly requested around here and is super easy/quick to make! Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cups broth (we used vegetable) 8 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons butter (can be avoided) 3 … [Read more...]
Healthy Pumpkin Chip Muffins
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Healthy Pumpkin Chip Muffins recipe I just love fall… the crisp air, the colorful leaves, the smell of fire pits burning in the evening, and all things pumpkin! Yummm… pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin pie, and now pumpkin muffins! While we are away frolicking at the pumpkin patch, I thought I’d leave you with an “oh so yummmmmmmmmmmmy” recipe I found on Where is the Me in Mommy yesterday. Print 4.7 from 3 reviews Healthy Pumpkin … [Read more...]
