Monthly Archives: February 2014

Random Thankfuls–Thankful Thursday

Grateful for the wind whipping the water around, the mallard digging for something under the water who kept wiggling his little duck tush in the air (no pics of him, so sorry!) I’m grateful for my heating pad, the music, … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday: Maple!

What a beautiful weekend! The snow is thawing, and all I want to do is go outside and enjoy the mild weather. Hope it’s lovely where you are, too. Last week was a tasty one, with my new love, Chocolate … Continue reading

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Banana Chocolate Tarts: Fast and Fresh Dairy Free Time Trials

I haven’t hid my lifetime love of the Olympics, and it seems the closest I’m destined to get is the So Delicious Fast and Fresh Dairy Free Time Trials from Go Dairy Free and So Delicious. Works for me! I … Continue reading

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Winter Gardening: Thursday Thankful

Yay! Isn’t my lettuce too cute for words? Winter isn’t exactly my favorite season. Between the cold, the snow and ice…yeah, I’m so over that. So somewhere along the way I decided I needed to get to see something GREEN … Continue reading

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A Thursday Thankful Assortment Box

Today’s thankful is a bouquet of mini thankfuls: Thankful for fun recognition from the Washingtonian, thankful for my ability to receive it, thankful for the Olympics and thankful for Brazil nut chocolates! I was surprised and very appreciative to see…ME! … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Round Up

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. For years, I made batches almond cookies with pink frosting, and I haven’t been motivated to do that particular tradition post-gfree yet. However, I’ve more than made up for it in chocolate. Here are a … Continue reading

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Thankful for a Wake up Call

Today’s “Thankful Thursday” theme is pretty easy. 5 years ago today, I was in an oncology unit at Virginia Hospital Center. I’d been sick, really sick for a few months, and tests seemed to show that I had leukemia. The … Continue reading

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Amazing Chocolates or Hazelnut Buttercups

Alright, so the chocolate votes win! I couldn’t wait to post these. I feel like a 4th grader, beaming with pride, waiting for show and tell time to share them with you. It’s kinda crazy how good these are, and … Continue reading

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A recipe tease, & odds and ends

I’ve gotten behind on posting recipes, so I’d love your input. Which do you want to see next:         Maple glazed walnuts     Homemade vegan & sugar free chocolates     Or,   Ultimate roasted broccoli … Continue reading

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