Category Archives: Food

Inspiration is everywhere! Even in my dessert…

I had a delicious dessert tonight at Ray’s in downtown Kent…in a jar! Warm cake with lemon cream and raspberry jam can only taste better in a mason jar with a long spoon. Fact. I can’t wait to copy this … Continue reading

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Kent Winter Farmers Market – CHEESE!

The theme of today’s trip to the Kent Winter Farmers Market is cheese. Seriously. Cheese and lots of it. My heart and belly are happy! Here are a few photos of my trip… Here is the warm welcome that you … Continue reading

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Eco-Chic Review: The Soda Stream

One of my biggest weaknesses is pop, specifically Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi. I LOVE pop. I always joke that a fountain pop can get you through anything. At my previous job, I would run down the road to Speedway and … Continue reading

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Eco-Chic Deal – Tree Hugger Cafe + more (updated at 1:15 PM)

Here’s a quick eco-chic deal from Living Social…Sounds delish! Wished I lived closer… Only $10 for $20 worth of food at Tree Hugger Cafe in Berea, OH. The Tree Hugger Cafe “proudly uses organic ingredients for virtually every item on … Continue reading

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Ten on Tuesday – Cookbooks I swoon over!

It’s time for Ten on Tuesday! I missed last week but we are back on track! Cookbooks are so inspiring to me…I love reading the stories of how recipes are created, the steps on how to make something extra delicious … Continue reading

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Quick Trip to the Winter Farmers Market in Kent!

We managed to make a quick trip to the Winter Farmers Market at Lucky Penny Creamery in Kent this morning in between a doctor’s appointment and a community service event. It was an adorable little market with some folks who … Continue reading

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Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day…um…make that granola?

You can check out my review of Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day and know that I adore this book and it’s concept (super easy dough recipe that you store for a few weeks in your fridge and then … Continue reading

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Do YOU know what’s in your sweet treats???

I’ve mentioned Food, Inc. a few times on this blog (I promise – a review will come after I re-watch the film). I truly am inspired by this documentary (ask all of my friends and family…the backyard chicken coop idea … Continue reading

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Silicone Bakeware – Pros and Cons

Paul (my sig other) always teases me about “my things.” I’ve always had a few “things” that define my life. 1. Ranch dressing is GROSS. 2. Any sort of non-refrigerated cheese or meat product is just plain wrong. Examples: Alfredo … Continue reading

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Eco-Chic Deal – Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been in the spotlight lately as a fabulous cooking ingredient because of its many health benefits and added flavor. This particular oil is a solid (like shortening) at room temperature but quickly melts when you cook with … Continue reading

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