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Fresh Mango Smoothie
Summer is a great time to enjoy mangos—they just seem like a summery fruit to me. And I tend to make smoothies more in the summer too, so that’s how I came to make this Fresh Mango Smoothie. I usually use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt in my smoothies and I like sweetening them with honey. For…
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Marsha’s Coleslaw
I am definitely a fan of coleslaw, whether it’s tossed with a rich, creamy dressing or with a sweet and tangy vinegar kind of dressing—I love all the different kinds of coleslaws I’ve tasted! This particular coleslaw has a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, and it is so tasty! It’s a great side dish for…
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Book Review—Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You Are
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. When I first saw the cover of this book, I had a feeling I would love it! The pretty cover photo and the title just drew me in. I’ve never read a book by Alyssa Joy Bethke, but now that I’ve read…
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Strawberry Lemonade
With all this hot weather, lemonade sure sounds good, doesn’t it? But how about switching it up a little and adding some strawberries for a nice big pitcher of Strawberry Lemonade? Lemon and strawberry are two great summer flavors, and you just can’t go wrong combining them!
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Banana Bread
When you have some extra ripe bananas and are craving something that’s chocolate and a little on the healthy side, this is a great recipe to try! This Whole Wheat Chocolate Banana Bread has lots of chocolate flavor! Baked up with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and light olive oil, it’s a dense, moist loaf of chocolate…
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Peach-Cucumber Salsa
It sure has been hot these past few weeks! I have some potted herbs growing outside and have been having to water them alot in this heat! How about you—do you have a container garden or a vegetable garden in your yard? If you happen to be growing any cucumbers, here’s a recipe you can…
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Rosemary Focaccia Biscuit Bread
I’m not originally from the south, but I love southern food. And that includes biscuits—especially biscuits! I love them hot from the oven with some butter or topped with sausage gravy…mmm! A few years back, I had the chance to review a cookbook called Biscuits: Sweet and Savory Southern Recipes for the All-American Kitchen by Jackie Garvin, that has…
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Raspberry-Grape Float
It’s a pretty hot summer day, so I had to post something frosty! 🙂 I don’t make ice cream sodas or floats often, but I really like them. I was inspired to make this fruity-tasting float after I saw a recipe a while back in Better Homes and Gardens. This float is made with raspberry sorbet and grape soda. Just use your favorite brand…
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Strawberry Banana Muffins
Bananas and fresh strawberries make a great combination in this summery muffin! They’re so moist and full of delicious chunks of fresh strawberries. I love how the sprinkling of coarse sugar gives these muffin tops a little sparkle and crunchiness, too! I just did a light sprinkling, but you can do a heavier sprinkle if…
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Watermelon Mint Lime Water
When hot weather comes around, I usually crave watermelon. It’s so refreshing and it’s good for you too. And I discovered that watermelon is also great for making flavored water! Combining chunks of juicy watermelon with fresh mint and tart limes makes a great-tasting summery drink! You just have to plan ahead a little, since…
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Whole Wheat Honey Banana Bread
As I’ve mentioned in other banana bread posts, I love trying out different banana bread recipes and decided to try a whole wheat version that I found on the King Arthur Flour website. I just made a few small changes, using both whole wheat and white whole wheat flour, a little more banana, and a…
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Book Review: The Most Beautiful Disaster
I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. “This is a book about how God can take your brokenness and your mistakes and make something beautiful out of them,” Hope Carpenter writes in the introduction of her book, The Most Beautiful Disaster: How God Makes Miracles Out of Our Mistakes…
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