January 2012

Fun Find: Modern Priscilla Cook Book

January 27, 2012

My mom gave me an old cookbook from 1924 and we read it together. And laughed until we cried. So…I felt as though I should share with you. Let me introduce you to Priscilla. She told me I could call her by her first name.

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{Healthy New Year} Yogurt Tart in a Whole Wheat Olive Oil Crust

January 25, 2012

This post is part of the Virtual Potluck! We are teaming up with Bob’s Red Mill and California Olive Ranch to bring you four weeks of healthy eating–A Healthy New Year. You can read more about the project here. This week I’m focusing on DESSERT—hooray! Don’t forget, CA Olive Ranch would like to offer a 10% discount to you. Just enter [...]

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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta {Guest Post}

January 23, 2012

Hi everyone! It’s Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny and I’m super excited to be guest posting for Rachel today.  Last time I was here I brought homemade pudding pops, but today I’m bringing the vegetables! 

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Whole Wheat Pasta and White Beans with Broccoli Pesto

January 20, 2012

Remember how I said I was going to try to make some vegetarian meals while still feeding hubs meat? Well, when I saw this recipe, I knew it would be perfect for that. Beans for protein (this lady needs protein or it isn’t pretty), lots of vegetables, and I could easily toss in some chicken breasts for [...]

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{Healthy New Year} Savory Asian Quinoa Pancakes with Parsley-Cilantro Vinaigrette

January 18, 2012

This post is part of the Virtual Potluck! We are teaming up with Bob’s Red Mill and California Olive Ranch to bring you four weeks of healthy eating–A Healthy New Year. You can read more about the project here. This week I’m focusing on a main dish (but this could also be a side dish). Each week will include a giveaway [...]

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Cooler Cleanse {Review & Giveaway}

January 16, 2012

I’ve always wanted to try a juice cleanse. When I was done being pregnant, and done nursing (after FOURTEEN months), I knew it was the time. I wanted to give my body a little jump-start now that I finally had it back to myself. I also wanted to see what all the hype was about. [...]

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Kahlua-Cinnamon Brownies

January 13, 2012

I’m in love with these brownies. They are super fudgy and super delicious. I told you that when I started “Build A Better Me,” there would still be plenty of chocolate. Well, here it is! These brownies are so flavorful. The combination of Kahlua and cinnamon might sounds strange but it works so well. By [...]

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{Healthy New Year} Whole Grain Risotto with Kale and Carrots

January 11, 2012

This post is part of the Virtual Potluck! We are teaming up with Bob’s Red Mill and California Olive Ranch to bring you four weeks of healthy eating–A Healthy New Year. You can read more about the project here. This week I’m focusing on a side dish. Each week will include a giveaway so you can create healthy dishes with these [...]

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Build A Better Me

January 9, 2012

It is 2012. So hard to believe. (Yes, I know it’s been 2012 for nine days. I’m a little slow–what are you going to do?) Every year begins with a resolution for many people. Our Virtual Potluck crew decided that we would kick off a new project called “Build a Better Me” in order to stay [...]

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Patchwork Winter Mitten Cookies {Guest Post}

January 9, 2012

One of my favorite things to do here on Not Rachael Ray is have people guest post. Which is kind of weird because I’m a huge control freak. Just ask my hubs. Or anyone that has ever met me. I think having people guest post is so fun though! Here’s why: I have met so [...]

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