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Berry Cream Scones

Waking up with a sparkler in your coffee might be the best way to kick off the 4th of July but a red, white and blue berry-ful scone just might be the next best option.  These tender scones will set … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

I love rhubarb – it’s so pretty and the taste – so unexpected! My mind immediately went to the gobs of butter in my freezer just begging to be made into pie dough but then I quickly remembered that a. … Continue reading

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Best granola bars EVER

I’ve been getting myself addicted to Kind bars lately — they are delicious, nutritious, and come in so many fun flavors! But at about $2 a bar, they really add up over time… So what better way to keep up … 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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A Berry Antioxidant Rich Smoothie

Since being on this smoothie kick I’ve been keeping the freezer chocked full of peeled and chopped bananas and a few bags of this delicious berry blend (Organic AND antioxidant rich? Sign me up!) This classic combo is not only … 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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Spiced Parsnip Muffins

Last month I had one of the most delicious treats of all time — Spiced Parsnip Bread from the Shandaken Bake stand at the New Amsterdam market in the South Street Seaport. Never before had I experienced parsnips like this … Continue reading

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Cherry & Plum Jam

There’s something so satisfying about making homemade jam, and the absolute best part – it couldn’t be simpler!  This sweet’n’tart summer-y spread is not only the perfect accompaniment to your morning toast routine but also shines when paired with grilled … Continue reading

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Nutty Plum Oatmeal

I love plums in tarts, crisps, cakes… the list goes on. But since I didn’t want to have a whole dessert to myself (which I would obviously finish solo), I decided to craft something with great dessert-y flavor but also … Continue reading

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