Valentine’s Day Treats Without the Red Dye

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to make fun crafts and enjoy special treats with your kids. When I think Valentine’s day, I think hearts, cupid, and pink and red. Unfortunately, if you have a child sensitive to red dye, a lot of recipes are out. I wanted to think beyond cookies and cupcakes and [...]

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Pleasing the Picky

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I have found that with my picky-eating husband and somewhat picky-eating toddler, the best ways to get good and varied vegetables in them is to puree them into tasty meals. I know this is not a new concept for most of you, but here are a few meal ideas (and recipes) that disguise veggies well [...]

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Orange Cranberry Mulled Cider (a la Slow Cooker)

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Every year starting in late October I make this apple cider.  It’s so very simple and effortless, but I still receive numerous compliments and requests for the recipe. Ingredients 5 cups of apple cider 5 cups of cranberry juice 4 oranges, sliced and sectioned 1/2 cup brown sugar to taste 2 t whole allspice (whole [...]

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