This weekend, we're holding a Halloween party for about 20 close friends and family. Although we are really looking forward to seeing everyone, we're struggling a little bit with the menu. See, of the 20 people coming, this is the breakdown of their eating habits: 1 diabetic 4 paleo 5 gluten-free (counting the 4 paleos) 2 vegetarians 1 peanut allergy So of course, there's no way we...
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As we get close to Halloween, most of us are inundated with one thing... Pumpkins. We buy them to decorate our homes, our kids come home with cute little ones from school, and we pick up even more during pumpkin picking trips. Most of us probably just throw them out or compost them on November 1st, but did you know you can use them for delicious soups, breads, and more? It's simple and...
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This is a relatively fast and easy ice cream recipe, although if you use the advanced vegan cream substitute option you'll really be bumping up against the 5 minute mark. If you hurry. I'm not sold on veganism, but that's an opinion. My mom is lactose intolerant and for her, cream-free ice cream recipes give her an option to enjoy summer treats with the rest of us. Variety is the...
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Probably one of the simplest 'recipes' in this section. If you can work a blender, you can make this refreshing drink. 1 cup milk 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced 1/2 large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup ice cubes Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in a blender and blend...
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Eating responsibly doesn't mean you have to give up all the temptation food... but portion control becomes critical. If you feel like a bit of chocolate cake, but are the sort who'd eat half the pan in front of the TV, here's a recipe to satisfy your craving but keep you from wolfing down a stupid amount of empty calories. Think of it as an easy-bake oven recipe for adults. Five Minute...
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