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With fall nearing an end, I ask you all ... Is there really such a thing as having enough pumpkin recipes in this world? I. think. not. Pumpkin isn't only seasonal, it can be a key ingredient to giving some of your guilty pleasure foods a healthy make over. My favorite cook books are my Hungry Girl cook books and she uses pumpkin for a TON of recipe make overs. Tonight after dinner I made super delicious caramel pumpkin cupcakes that … [Read more...]
If you have not tried cooking with wonton wrappers– you do not know what you are missing out on. Wonton wrappers have quickly become my new obsession. Wonton wrapper recipes rock for several reasons: 1. Super crazy easy. You can find wonton wrappers in your local grocery store- 60 to pack! 2. Low cal portion control. Just 150 calories for 8! Weight Watchers recommends trying different recipes for wonton wrappers! 3. Kids love finger … [Read more...]
As of today, my trip to Hawaii is exactly 3 weeks away! .... Can I get a "whoo-hoo!" ? Last week I crossed off bathing suit shopping on my list and took all of you with me in the dressing room. This week, I am attempting to cross off "shed a few lbs" and once again taking you all with me. Granted, I know- this is kind of backwards, but it is totally ok though because I have the best trainer around helping me out. Who is my trainer … [Read more...]
All of the buzz about The Great Gatsby ( a movie I'm unsuccessfully campaigning to get James to see with me), has left me drooling... and not over Leonardo DiCaprio. Fashion in the twenties was arguably the … Read More
My kids LOVE cakepops (who doesn't?) Cakepops are the first thing they ask for when I mention stopping at Starbucks. We've had them as party favors, but we've never really made them before in the … Read More
