The weather warmed up pretty fast here in Central Ohio of late. I went from having the heat on to having to open windows and put box fans in them so we wouldn't have to resort to using the A/C, all in the span of one week. My kids reminded me that this was popsicle season and to avoid all the plastic wrappers and popsicle sticks that ALWAYS make their way to the carpeted areas of the house, we generally make our own. Here is our latest recipe. I have been making the popsicles for the kids and I … [Read more...]
Healthier Blueberry Pie
When the weather gets a bit cooler the desire to bake comes on with a vengeance. I always like to bake things that incorporate recognizable "healthy" ingredients. I guess I don't want my kids to automatically associate dessert with chocolate, frosting, or sprinkles. So of course I favor things like banana nut bread, zucchini muffins, pumpkin bars, and pies that put fruit front and center. Blueberries are big favorite here and they are a healthy, antioxidant-rich fruit, so a pie made from them … [Read more...]
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