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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6M ago
I don’t know why I do this, but I have a bad habit of over buying groceries. I almost always start off with a list, but I have a hard time sticking to it. I’ll walk down an aisle, see something, and think I’m out of that and grab one. I justify it by saying ..read more
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11M ago
Finally…I’m back! I had migraines for several days in a row. I was so sensitive to light that I couldn’t use my computer or other electronics without getting a terrible headache. Have you ever had a migraine? I got my first one last year and last week was horrible. A pillow over my head was ..read more
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11M ago
I’m a huge fan of quinoa. I’ve been making it for several years and my family loves how it is so nutritious. I’m not sure if you have seen it yet, but there is a commercial on that runs during football games that talks about quinoa… http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7buR/bud-light-quinoa-song-by-stevie-wonder Now, every time I mention quinoa my son ..read more
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2y ago
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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2y 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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2y 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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2y 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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2y 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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2y 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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2y 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