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How I Survived Giving Up Sugar for a Week

Ok, so it really wasn’t all that dramatic…and it was just a week. But I did learn a few things from avoiding added sugar over the past week. Although I have quite a sweet tooth, I usually don’t go too overboard with dessert. But lately, after Christmas and my birthday, I found that I was eating […]

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25 Vegan Meal Ideas

This week, I’m having a friend over who can’t eat dairy. And that got me thinking: What type of meals are good for vegans and non-dairy folks? Although my husband and I don’t eat a ton of meat (just 1-2 meals per week), I do love my butter, milk and cream. On the other hand, I […]

Farro Salad

If you need something to eat for lunch this week. If you’re out of ideas for healthy recipes. If you’re running out of patience with your New Year’s resolution to eat better. Then, this Farro Salad is just for you! It’s full of goodness: pecans, feta, green onion and parsley. Then, the bright dressing comes […]

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13 Things I’ve Learned Before 30

It’s here. The day has finally come…well, it’s coming tomorrow. I’m turning 30!It has hit me in different ways on different days, but overall I’m looking forward to this new decade of life. It’s hard to believe all that has happened in the past 10 years (the usuals: graduated college, worked a few jobs and […]

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N.C. One Bite at a Time (Part 18)

It’s truly hard to believe that we’ve been in North Carolina for 4 years as of next month! We’ve celebrated several birthdays, bought our first house, welcomed a niece and soon a nephew, and we have eaten a lot of great meals here. Also, I keep discovering local food in our region that amazes me. […]