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Coz’s Corner: A New Year

The time has come yet again. A New Year and another chance for a New You! Easier said than done that's for sure. With the new year...
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Balsamic Beef and Veggie Soup

You can tell it's the winter season when the majority of my recipes are soups, stews or chili. Here's more proof that it's cold outsi...
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Click here for this Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from the "Cooking Classy" blog!

Pork Enchilada Soup

Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and I DID promise this recipe to a few of my facebook followers, so here you go! You can be thankful ...
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Me and my Uncle Tony.  He's the other cook in the family.  I'm going to work in his restaurant some day!  And this photo is going on the wall in the kitchen.

It’s Been a Long Time Coming….

It's time for an update! Life has changed a lot since Jess and I got married and we're still in the process of making some other decision...
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Peas and Pancetta Pasta Topper

Sometimes I get really tired of red sauce.  I always have to wear shirts that I'm okay with getting spots on because I tend to slurp....
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Honey Mustard Salmon

DEEEELICIOUS! That's what this looks like. I'm a big fan of the honey-mustard combination and I'm always looking for new flavors to try w...
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Spicy Beef Lentil Chili

My friend, Carissa, found this recipe on AllRecipes, modified it to her tastes and then sent it to me when I begged her for it.  I mo...
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The Winner of the 2nd RWWF Love and Gratitude Box is….

Mermont84!! Here was her winning entry: Congratulations, Mermont84!  Random.org picked number 35 and that was you!  Please send me ...
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RWWF Love and Gratitude Box Giveaway #2! **CLOSED**

I'm BAAAAAACK! Oh lordy, people, life got a bit crazy there. I won't go into the ridiculous details, but I WILL give you a quick breakdow...
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Biscuit Eater

AAAHHH!!! VEGAN BISCUITS!!! I think I just peed my pants in excitement. I went to Ruby Tuesdays with Jess the other night and had a sa...
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Eating Healthy on a Budget: Steak Diane

We hooked up our cable cord to the TV before the Olympics started. Prior to that, we haven't had regular TV for over two years. My (so...
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Creamy Butternut Squash Baked Pasta

Although my dairy allergy would prevent me from divulging in this dish, it still looks amazing enough to share! Some of my FB followers a...
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Help, I’m Drowning In Summer Squash (AKA, here’s a great Curried Squash Soup Recipe!)

On my FB page, I got a request for a good recipe to use with Yellow Squash. Well, I found something that's different than just a saute or...
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Fiesta Salsa

Because it's a party in the bowl AND a party in your mouth! In case you didn't know, Jess has a green thumb. She's been able to ke...
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Brown Rice and Lentil Salad

Now that I'm dairy-free, I'm on the hunt for delicious new dishes to add to my repertoire. I stumbled across this one and it looks amazin...
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Protein Bar Review: Think Thin Bars

I've discovered a great new protein bar and I knew I had to share. ThinkThin Bars.  These have officially become my "go-to" snack dur...
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Jess took this lovely photo of me cheesing it up right before we biked back home with all our farmers market purchases!

Ricotta Chard Pasta Sauce

This weekend, Jess had a taste of what it might feel like to be pregnant... backwards. Confusing? Well, let me explain. For some G...
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Making a Difference One Ride at a Time

This morning was beautiful.  I biked over to our local food co-op and had great breakfast and conversation with a friend (Hi, Kate!!) and...
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Pork and Veggie Enchiladas and a New Bike!

I GOT A BIKE!!  Jess and I were finally able to drive up to the REI where it was shipped to and picked it up on Saturday.  Then we dr...
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Queso Blanco Dip

Since I'm getting Mexican for dinner tonight, I have queso on the brain. I saw this recipe and knew that I wanted to share! If you can fi...
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