Cinnamon Chip Cookie Butter Oat Bars ~ #RecipesfromtheHeart KitchenAid #Giveaway

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Love can be expressed in many forms, and every person expresses their love differently. I express my love through food. Where words fail, a cake can fill in. Our language has its limits. Yes, we can say we're sorry, I love you, or ask for forgiveness, but it's our actions that make a profound difference. I'm not saying that language is shallow, just that it has its limitations. I have trouble expressing deep sorrow. I feel as if anything I would say is superficial in comparison to the situation. What's the saying, "Actions speak louder than words?" Whoever came up with that statement knew what they were talking about. Creating something special with your hands is the perfect gesture to let that special someone know that you really care. Showing someone you care can be as simple as making something from the heart, which is just what we're doing today. The lovely Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic and Jen from Juanita's Cocina asked me if I would join them to help support and raise … [Continue reading...]



Strawberry-Thyme Soda

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I don't know about you, but sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I either pile too much food on my plate or pack my refrigerator to the brim with food. It's only Squirrel and I, yet I buy enough food to feed a small army. Everybody loves coming to my house because they know there's always something delicious stored in my fridge. Sometimes I buy too many bananas. We all do it. They sit on the counter patiently waiting to be eaten, getting riper by the day. I swear that's why banana … [Continue reading...]



Albion Fit #Giveaway

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Whether you're an athlete, avid runner, yoga guru, or just like comfy clothes, I have a treat for you. I partnered up with the nice folks over at Albion Fit today, and I'm excited to share some of their fitness apparel with you. Exercise has become a part of my weekly routine. If you're a food blogger, exercise is a must. Well, maybe there are a few lucky food bloggers out in the blogosphere who can get away with not exercising, but I'm not one of them. Taste testing requires a weekly … [Continue reading...]



Gluten-Free Lemonade Dip ~ #SundaySupper

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Happy Sunday! The weather has been beautiful this week. The temperature has been in the 70’s with a light breeze. The sky a bright, vibrant blue dotted with big puffy marshmallow clouds. I know that this weather won’t last forever, but I’m enjoying it while it's here. Speaking of marshmallows, I made a gluten-free lemonade dip for this week’s Free For All #SundaySupper. We’re celebrating all things sugar-free, nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and fat-free today. I’ve … [Continue reading...]



Healthy Strawberry-Pineapple Cheesecake Popsicles ~ @Chobani #Giveaway

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It's officially ice cream weather. It went from 70 degrees and breezy to 90 degrees and muggy over night. That's Maryland weather for ya. My hair is in a perpetual state of what I call the frizzed-out fro. It's a good look, you should try it some time (insert sarcasm here). Ice cream season happens to be my very favorite season. I'll take any excuse to shovel over-size spoonfuls of velvety ice cream into my mouth. A girl's gotta stay cool, right? At least that's what I tell myself so I don't … [Continue reading...]