Monthly Archives: November 2011

Goodbye Turkey

Last week Publix was selling turkey for 59 cents a pound so we ended up buying a 24 pound turkey for Thanksgiving. We soaked it in a brine for 3 days, roasted it, and it turned out deliciously juicy. But … Continue reading

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Protein Bakery, Treats For The Holidays Or Anyday

Yesterday, I told you that I was going to give you some great ideas for holiday shopping. I have been waiting to tell you about a true gem company that I found called the Protein Bakery. I found them while … Continue reading

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Tis The Holiday Drinking Season

  It’s eggnog season ya’ll!!! But that doesn’t mean you have to pack on the pounds just by drinking this cup full of cheer. Sure eggnog is a holiday staple but it’s also very rich in calories.  (Source) One cup of eggnog has … Continue reading

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479 Popcorn, A Great Gift Idea

Christmas is close… where did the time go? Tyler has had his first Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. It’s so exciting but bittersweet since the time if flying by so fast. I wish I could freeze the clock … Continue reading

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MO Giveaway Winner

And the winner for the Manna Organics Bread Giveaway is… Random.org chose comment #8… janine vollmer says: November 25, 2011 at 8:24 pm I can’t wait to try them all…they sound deliciously scrumptious! Yay!!!! Bread is back on my radar! … Continue reading

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JoJo’s Pizza Burgers

I met my friend Joanne (JoJo) when we both used to work at Moffitt Cancer Center ( I think over 6 years ago, I’m not good with dates). We became really close friends and she was one of the strengths … Continue reading

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So Thankful

This was a great Thanksgiving. I spent most of the day chasing around my little Turkey. He helped peel the potatoes… The turkey was juicy and so delicious! Best turkey ever! Green beans and mushrooms were cooked in bacon grease. … Continue reading

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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

I just can’t have turkey on Thanksgiving day without a side of cranberry sauce. For ages, my family has used the canned version. We would buy both the jellied sauce and the whole berry sauce (my grandfather only eats the whole … Continue reading

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Manna Organics Bread Giveaway

One of the reasons I can’t stick to a diet for too long is my love for bread. Sure, I can eat whole wheat varieties but sometimes I crave something different. Enter Manna Organic Bakery… It tastes like bread and … Continue reading

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Kentucky Derby Pie

Last week, I received a bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mega Chunks from Enjoy Life Foods to sample. Enjoy Life Foods is a company whose products contain ZERO of the 8 most common allergens (wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or … Continue reading

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