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Good Food Reads: Lower Carb Snacks

June 1, 2018 By Lane 2 Comments

I’m super jealous of those of my friends who don’t have the need to constantly eat chips, bread and crackers. Although sadly, I will never be able to give these foods up altogether, I am definitely trying to eat less carbohydrates. And that means I need snacks. Once again, I turned to my friends in the blog-o-sphere to help me with what is trending in the world of low carb snacks. And once again, my blogger friends did not disappointment. Join me for some Lower Carb Snacks and maybe you’ll find YOUR new favorite snack!

All photos are courtesy of the blogger whose recipe I am linking to. A huge thanks to my very talented friends, for letting me share their beautiful work!

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Easy Homemade Caramel Coffee Syrup

May 29, 2018 By Lane 45 Comments

By now, most of you know that I have quit my beloved Diet Coke. Big Deal. Really Big Deal. I am well known for my ability to drink gallons of it. I have also been known to go out of my way to stop while on vacation, before work, in the middle of kids’ activities, even running downstairs right before going to bed to grab one. I could be counted on to have a Diet Coke on me at all times. More about my great restraint coming up (spoiler alert-you can do it too!), but clearly I needed something to replace some of the caffeine with. Although I was only a fair weather coffee drinker at best, I have found that a cup of Cold Press Coffee with this Caramel Coffee Syrup has easily replaced my morning Diet Coke. (and I have grown to LOVE it!) Read further to find out how I did it!

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Good Food Reads: Memorial Day Weekend!

May 25, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

It is a bit hard to believe that the unofficial kickoff to summer is almost here! Since we had nearly two feet of fresh snow here just over a month ago, it still feels a little strange to be sitting in the 90 degree heat on my porch today. Don’t get me wrong, I am loving every minute of this heat wave, but it was definitely odd to go from snow boots to sandals so quickly!

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Chimichurri

May 22, 2018 By Lane 47 Comments

Summer is here and I just can’t stay away from the grill. Seems like now that the weather is warm, everything needs grill marks, and everything needs to be eaten outside. Am I right? We are lucky enough to partner with Queen Creek Olive Mill, and in my mail a few weeks ago was a bottle of their amazing Fresh Crush Jalapeño Olive Oil. I was having a hard time narrowing down the million ideas I came up with to use this oil, but I finally settled on these Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Chimichurri. Quick, easy and delicious. Try them for yourself! Or better yet, make them for a friend-they will thank you!

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Good Food Reads: Summer Grilling

May 18, 2018 By Lane 8 Comments

The weather has turned in Minneapolis! Finally we have nice temperatures and sunshine. That can only mean one thing…summer grilling! We’ve cleaned off our grills and our patio tables. We’ve taken out the deck cushions and are getting the planters ready for flowers. Finally, we’ve gone in search of some fabulous summer grilling recipes from our blogger friends and we can’t wait to share them with you! Good Food Reads: Summer Grilling is your guide to the best of this summer’s grilling recipes!

Disclaimer: all photos and recipes are credited to the blog from which they came. A million thanks to all of our blogger friends for allowing us to use their amazing work to put together this collection of summer grilling recipes for you!

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Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas

May 15, 2018 By Holly 6 Comments

Like so many others, I’ve become somewhat of an Instant Pot fanatic. When I first bought my Instant Pot, it sat in the box for about six months, coming out only to serve as a glorified rice maker. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s a great rice maker, but I didn’t really appreciate just how great this kitchen instrument was until I started using it to fast track healthy dinners for my family. Over the past year, it’s become a go-to tool for soups, stews, roasts, and countless large batches of quinoa. I love that it allows me to produce meals that taste like I’ve been working on them all day, but in reality, came together in less than an hour. My latest IP favorite? This simple recipe for Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas.

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Good Food Reads: Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box

May 11, 2018 By Holly 21 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I frequently feel like I’m in a bit of a lunch rut. Either I’m busy and forget about lunch altogether or I jam in a quick sandwich or protein bar and call it a day. One of my “grown up resolutions” this year was to make lunch feel a little more special. To make things that are tasty, beautiful, and (mostly) nutritious. While I haven’t always kept to that plan, I’ve definitely noticed that on the days I make a little more effort for lunch, I’m always glad I did. We recently reached out to some blogger friends (hi, friends!) and asked for their recommendations for new lunch ideas. Boy, oh boy, did we get some great new recipes. This week on Good Food Reads, we are Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box.

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Iced Lavender Almond Milk Latte

May 8, 2018 By Holly 23 Comments

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I didn’t start drinking coffee until just before my 30th birthday, but now it’s the first thing I reach for in the mornings. When the weather gets warm, I drink mostly cold press coffee. Less bitter than conventionally brewed coffee, it’s perfect for hot summer days. It also makes a great base for iced lattes you can make at home, like our new Iced Lavender Almond Milk Latte.

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Good Food Reads: Cinco de Mayo Cocktails and Mocktails

May 4, 2018 By Lane 22 Comments

Spring is here and it’s time to throw a Cinco de Mayo fiesta! And every great fiesta needs a fabulous Cinco de Mayo cocktail! Below is a round up of our favorite Cinco de Mayo cocktails from our favorite bloggers, complete with their beautiful photos. Don’t want alcohol at your fiesta? No worries, we have you covered-we’ve even included some delicious mocktails! Keep on reading for your guide to the most fun Cinco de Mayo Cocktails & Mocktails. Stay tuned to up your cocktail game.

Disclaimer: all photos in this episode of Good Food Reads: Cinco de Mayo Cocktails & Mocktails are courtesy of the blogger whose recipe we are featuring. They have given their permission for us to share their beautiful work and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

(If you choose to drink alcohol, please drink responsibly!)

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The Best Ever Fiesta Guacamole

May 1, 2018 By Lane 21 Comments

I have never met a guacamole that I haven’t liked. But this Best Ever Fiesta Guacamole is beyond delicious. Flavorful and full of healthy fats, this is the guacamole that I’ve been making for my own family for years. You may be surprised at the secret ingredient that makes this simple Fiesta Guacamole out of this world.

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