Chocolate Cherry “Green” Smoothie

Posted on February 18, 2019 by foodandword • Leave a comment

Today’s smoothie is cherry-chocolatey-oh-so-good! The rich color of the cherries combined with the deep color from the cocoa powder disguises any greens that are added. Tip: for a really quick smoothie preparation place all prepped smoothie ingredients (minus liquid and avocado) in a freezer safe container. Take out of the freezer a few minutes before … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Mocha “Green” Smoothie

Posted on February 4, 2019 by foodandword • Leave a comment

Today’s simple recipe is a green smoothie that’s, well, not quite so green (which may be nice for those who are new to green smoothies or have an aversion to drinking something green). This healthy, delicious, and filling smoothie is great because it’s not only packed with protein from the peanut butter, but contributes to … Continue reading →

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Corn Cookies

Posted on July 22, 2014 by foodandword • 2 Comments

This past week I was in a cookie baking mood and I was trying to come up with an idea for another gluten-free cookie {so my husband wouldn’t feel left out} and my thoughts wandered to corn. I had never tasted, seen, or even heard of a corn cookie before…but the idea intrigued me! I … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies

Posted on July 17, 2014 by foodandword • Leave a comment

Yesterday I tried a combination in batch of cookies I hadn’t really thought of pairing together before – oatmeal and zucchini. Now, before you cringe, gasp, gag, and/or turn your head away in disgust about having a vegetable {and a partially green vegetable at that} in your cookies, take a deep breath and think about … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Posted on July 11, 2014 by foodandword • 1 Comment

One of the things I love about summer are all of the fresh vegetables that we are able to grow, pick, and then eat up! Our zucchini plants look excellent this year and we’ve been chowin’ down on everything from grilled zucchini, stir-fried zucchini, sautéed zucchini, to zucchini bread. My family loves zucchini bread, but … Continue reading →

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Tart Cherry Pie Jam

Posted on June 10, 2014 by foodandword • 2 Comments

I am not sure why I was amazed to see two of my children come inside from the backyard the other day with a bowl full of ripe cherries. I know there are cherry trees back there, and I realize that it is summer…the two kind of go hand-in-hand! I guess in my head, it … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Orange Jam {seedless}

Posted on June 2, 2014 by foodandword • 2 Comments

Last summer we were fortunate enough to acquire some beautifully plump and ripe blackberries from an aunt that has amazing blackberry bushes. I had very good intentions at the time of taking them home and making a lovely jam right away. Unfortunately life, and other gardening and canning duties, took priority over the blackberries. They … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten-free}

Posted on December 8, 2013 by foodandword • 2 Comments

Today I am getting in the spirit of Christmas with lots and lots baking! I have been excited to try out this gluten-free all-purpose flour in some Christmas cookies, namely something with chocolate and peppermint. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, and peppermint are a combination which I absolutely adore! I love peppermint mochas and Mint Hot … Continue reading →

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Mint Hot Cocoa Mix {Great For Gift Giving!}

Posted on December 3, 2013 by foodandword • Leave a comment

My kids love hot cocoa. I try to serve it on Christmas morning in our special Christmas china cups {along with snowmen pancakes, or Christmas tree french toast}. It makes for great Christmas morning memories! Me though? Normally I wouldn’t go out of my way to drink it on any regular day…unless…there was something special about…

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Posted on October 24, 2013 by foodandword • 4 Comments

Not too long ago I posted a recipe for Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oat Muffins. They were good, but had a lighter and chewier texture. What I was in the mood for the other day was a pumpkin muffin that had more of a cake-like crumb and consistency. I played around a bit and came up … Continue reading →