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Popeye’s Powerful Pesto: Packed with Iron, Vitamins, and Nutrients

One of my weekend rituals is to make this nutrient-packed pesto so I can have it in my fridge, ready when I need it throughout the week. The idea came to me after Maddie’s six month well visit. The nurse suggested adding iron-fortified rice cereal to her diet because (she said) breastfed babies do not… Continue reading Popeye’s Powerful Pesto: Packed with Iron, Vitamins, and Nutrients

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A Sweet Surprise: Watermelon Fruit Cake

Every now and then, I get a surge of inspiration to do something really creative. I think I filled my quota for at least a month with the latest project! One of Maddie’s day care teachers had a birthday this week, and I volunteered to bring a treat for the celebration. Instead of buying a… Continue reading A Sweet Surprise: Watermelon Fruit Cake

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Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

There’s nothing like a delicious roasted rack of lamb dinner to celebrate a special occasion! And, yesterday was special. Stan and I celebrated 13 years of being together. Now that we’re married, we don’t really celebrate our dating anniversary anymore, but on May 27, I always smile knowing it’s a special day. As all relationships do,… Continue reading Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb