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PG Pina Colada

With all this brutal heat we’ve been having, I needed a cool and refreshing pineapple recipe (that didn’t leave me with a horrible headache the next morning). So here we have a virgin (and lite!) pina colada to transport you … Continue reading

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Citrus Smoothie

Searching through the fresh fruit that still remained un-blended in my fridge this morning I came up with this: two grapefruits, a half pint of raspberries, a couple of frozen bananas, and some organic orange juice. I froze the raspberries … Continue reading

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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Like Amy I’ve had a bunch of peeled and chopped bananas ready to go in my freezer — they are great for thickening up smoothies and making them taste a bit like ice cream! How decadent! Avocado is another great … Continue reading

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Banana Almond Flax Smoothie

It is true! I’m doing a triathlon this July 14th as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. I’ll be raising money to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. If … Continue reading

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Banana Caramel Cake

Hold up!  Before you rush off to your long weekend check out this amazing banana caramel cake! I had a chance to escape back to my hometown this week and I knew I wanted to make something delicious for my … Continue reading

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Banana Coconut Creme Fraiche Muffins

Yesterday I got a gift.  Not just ANY gift. THE gift.  A Kitchen Aid stand mixer.  To cooks it’s the holy grail of kitchen appliances.  I’m pretty certain there’s nothing you can’t do when you have a Kitchen Aid at … Continue reading

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Bananas Foster

Like Amy, I decided to make a decadent dessert this week – mine was definitely on the quick and easy side of the spectrum. I did add an element of danger, however, a little flambé action (kids… don’t try this … Continue reading

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Banana Pudding

Who doesn’t love banana pudding?  It’s creamy and comforting.  It’s something one imagines a sweet old Grandma might be in charge of making for an annual bake sale.  It’s classic, timeless and delicious.  These days, as I strive to eat … Continue reading

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