May 2012

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Baked Oatmeal {with Bananas and Blackberries}

May 29, 2012

I have loved oatmeal ever since I was a little kid. I grew up making those little instant packets for breakfast before school (the maple and brown sugar ones were my favorite). But now that I’m an adult, I like making the real stuff. Real oatmeal to me is always old-fashioned oats and is always [...]

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Strawberry Shortcakes

May 24, 2012

While it’s not officially summer (not until mid-June anyways), the heat in Houston has convinced me otherwise. I thought what better way to welcome summer than with an old school summertime treat like strawberry shortcake. I must confess that I don’t have any memories of eating strawberry shortcake growing up, but for some reason I [...]

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Pineapple Apple Mint Juice

May 21, 2012

I make fresh juices regularly and this Pineapple Apple Mint Juice is one of my favorites. I first fell in love with it when I had BluePrint Cleanse’s version. It is so good that I had to recreate it at home. The combination of pineapple, apple, and mint is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer. [...]

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Peach Crisp

May 9, 2012

I found wonderful local Texas peaches at the market the other day. I got a little carried away and bought more peaches than we could possibly eat, so I used a good portion of them to make a crisp for dessert. I love a good fruit dessert and this one is no exception. The topping [...]

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Anzac Biscuits + A Few Australia Pics

May 3, 2012

While I was in Sydney, I was introduced to a wonderful little cookie called the Anzac biscuit. The cookies are an Australian tradition and are associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) because they do not spoil easily and were able to be sent to soldiers abroad during World War I. I [...]