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Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

We made these heart shaped chocolate cookies last weekend for a Valentine’s Day. I am a sucker for all holiday themes.  With the current COVID restrictions we have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I thought of these heart shaped cookies that

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Baked apple oatmeal

January is oatmeal month. As a dietitian mom, I love oats for many reasons. Oats are super versatile and healthy. You can make oatmeal, baked oatmeal (our favorite), granola, granola bars, cookies, and smoothies.   Making sure everyone has eaten a healthy breakfast and is ready to

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Gingerbread cookies

Tis the season! The girls are on winter break , like many parents keeping, them entertained and off technology can be challenging.  We have the perfect activity to keep those little minds busy. Last weekend, the girls and I rolled up our sleeves and made

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes

I really miss slow Sunday mornings.  Now that the girls are older and involved in team sports, our weekends are occupied with soccer games.  I recently had a Friday off and I decided to clear our morning plans and made these delicious whole wheat pancakes.

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Chocolate chip pumpkin loaf

I love pumpkin! Once the fall sets in I could eat pumpkin all day long, ok maybe not all day. This chocolate chip pumpkin loaf is so delicious, moist and makes a perfect afternoon snack. This chocoalte chip pumpkin loaf is easy to make, perfectly

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Roasted Butternut squash and apple soup

Hello my friends! Wow, it has been a long time. I was busy studying to become a certified nutrition support clinician, my day job.   I am so happy to get back in the kitchen. We have been getting some really stormy weather, the other

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Three tips on how to manage Halloween from a dietitian!

Halloween is right around the corner. I know my girls are getting excited about dressing up and going out trick or treating. Do you wonder how does a dieitian handle all the excitement around trick or treating?  There are different ways to handle the Halloween

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5 minute Basil Pesto

We love pesto! Our garden is exploding with basil and that makes me happy.  The girls love making basil pesto. It adds so much flavor to a variety of dishes. This easy peasy basil pesto is easy to make and tastes amazing.   This basil

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Healthy chocolate zucchini muffins

Hello friends! How are you spending these last few weeks of summer? I can’t believe we are about to start a new school year.  We have been fortunate to have had an amazing summer; but I plan on squeezing every last minute out of the

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Triple berry chia seed pudding

It’s been really hot here on the West Coast, too hot to turn on the oven and make my baked oats. I like to start my mornings off with a hearty and healthy breakfast to keep me full all morning long. Chia seed pudding is

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