Pick Fresh Foods
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Hi! My name is Cindy. I provide informational posts that feature the nutritional benefits of foods. I have been interested, fascinated, and sometimes obsessed with nutrition and fitness since I was a young girl. As a teen I was diagnosed with hypertension. I was young, thin, and fit. It was at that point that I began to understand how genetics and family history influence health, and I wanted..
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Life is good! I’ve had a full week of celebrations. First, my husband returned home after being away for a couple of months. Yay! He made it just in time to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Can you believe that?! I certainly can’t. He and I both agree…time flies when you are having fun ..read more
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1y ago
My first meeting with a scone was at a coffee-house. I ordered a coffee and this wonderful looking scone that was in the bakery case. From that moment, I knew I wanted to make these myself. Scones are an easy to make quick bread. I love all types of breads, but give me a ..read more
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1y ago
My Mexican Quinoa Bowl is a deliciously healthy meal that is quick and easy to make. It is a flavorful combination of zesty quinoa, black beans, spicy pico de gallo, and creamy avocado. There is something about saying words out loud that truly makes them real. Our family is about to go through ..read more
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1y ago
When I was young my dad would come into my room and say, “time to make the donuts.” He meant it’s time to get up and get ready for school. This morning, I caught myself saying that to my son. ? Funny how things stick with you. I think it is a phrase from an ..read more
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1y ago
Someone said if you call yourself a food blogger then you must have a homemade granola recipe on your site. I actually eat a lot of granola, so I don’t know why it has taken me so long to share it with you. So here is mine ? I started making granola ..read more
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1y ago
I really don’t like wasting any food. I feel terribly guilty when I have to toss anything. When I see a quarter loaf of bread leftover from dinner sitting on the counter, I automatically start thinking what I make. As luck would have it I have lots of tomatoes also sitting on the counter ..read more
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1y ago
Blend fresh sweet strawberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup and serve up a deliciously refreshing Fresh Strawberry Lemonade. It is the perfect way to cool off on a warm summer afternoon. Somehow, with the kids out for summer break we seem busier then before. I mentioned before that my husband is retiring soon. He ..read more
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1y ago
The first thing that comes to mind when the temperatures begin to dip is having something hot for dinner. We love cold weather! Next to comfy sweaters, I think a bowl of hot soup is the best part of winter. Feeding my kids soup can be tricky because they are picky. They ..read more
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1y ago
I have learned that I am not a good waiter. Not a waiter as in server, but waiter as in a person waiting for news, people, and or things. I completely obsess! When it comes to baking, I am perfectly fine to wait until the oven timer beeps. There is no obsessing, wondering, or ..read more
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1y ago
I think Pat Green says it best: “everybody gotta get away sometime…forget about yourself for a while…” This Texas girl loves some Pat Green and for me those lyrics ring true. Getting out of town, spending time in the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life was simply invigorating. We enjoyed ..read more