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Olive Oil Brownies

Olive Oil Brownies

Brunch, Cookies, Desserts, Kid meals, Pantry Heroes, Party Food, Snacks, Uncategorized

If you are looking for a dairy free chocolate dessert, this will make you so happy! These brownies are rich, moist, perfectly sweet and so decadent. If you are not dairy free, these are incredible with vanilla ice cream. I used the fantastic olive oil from Pure Olive....
Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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I wrote all about my sweet Joseph for Down syndrome awareness month. With the upcoming Down Syndrome Day (3/21) I thought posting this here would be a good resource for anyone facing a Down syndrome diagnosis. Before reading ahead at all, there is nothing I would...
Tips for Ordering a Whole Cow

Tips for Ordering a Whole Cow

Ask Mama J, Culinary School Jules, Dinners, Good Things, Health, Protein packed, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Have you been looking into a more affordable way to feed your family the most nutrient dense food available? Ordering a portion of a cow, if you have the space, is the best way to buy beef. Supporting your local farm is so important. Make sure you find the closest...
2023 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Whole Family!

2023 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Whole Family!

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Christmas and Hanukah are right around the corner. Although I know some people who have all of their shopping done, I am not one of those people. If you found this, you are not one of those people either! There are lots of Black Friday deals coming up on Amazon...
Parkis Chicken, Rice and Peas

Parkis Chicken, Rice and Peas

Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Uncategorized

This is a Parkis classic from the 70s. My husband’s ultimate comfort food that his mom used to make which he tends to request in the colder months. It is so simple, warming and delicious! Use an organic version of these canned soups when making this recipe, I like the...
The Best White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Raspberry Sauce

The Best White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe with Raspberry Sauce

Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Desserts, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Nut free, Party Food, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

If you make this cake for others, be prepared to be requested to make it again and again. Enjoy all the joy you cause your friends and family! It is creamy, perfectly sweet and so decadent. A labor of love, totally worth the time! A few weeks ago I set out to make a...
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