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One Pot French Onion Soup
When I went to Paris back in 2011, I became obsessed with French Onion Soup. I loved the rich flavors and the price point could not be beat, it was always one of the cheapest items on the menu. French Onion Soup was commonly referred to as a Read more
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Fall Special Pumpkin Pecan and Chocolate Granola
My children love granola (they may love the candy and fruit pieces in it more than anything). However, I hate buying it at the store because it can be so expensive, and I do find that it tends to be loaded with a ton of added sugar that is Read more
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Quick Treadmill Workout with Intervals
Pressed for time? An at-home treadmill workout is a great option. For one thing, it's right in the comfort of your home, so no need to travel to a gym. The other benefit is that you can split up your Read more
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Pad Thai with Pumpkin Peanut Sauce
I normally don't think of ways to change recipes that work perfectly, and Pad Thai is one of those foods (well, in my opinion that is). However, there is one aspect about Pad Thai that I did want to mix up. I am obsessed with the flavor of peanut sauce; although I find that it tends to be Read more
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Halloween Party Elevated Gathering Board
When the school year starts and the holidays come around, I find I focus more on making charcuterie or "gathering boards" for get-togethers. I find these to be a fun and creative way to have your guests and family snack on tasty and beautiful finger foods while catching up. Read more
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Roasted Corn Quesadillas
What kid doesn't like quesadillas? They're fast, simple and tasty. As an adult I am not a fan of the simple flavors of just the cheese and a tortilla so I like to jazz it up a bit so I can serve this dish to the entire family. I love to fill the quesadilla with fresh corn, sweet peppers, and Read more
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Six-Exercise Bench Bodyweight Circuit Workout
This bodyweight workout is perfect for a bench at the gym or on a park bench before a run. Do these moves for time, resting for 10 seconds between Read more
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Summertime Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders Workout
This workout is designed to sculpt your biceps, triceps and shoulders and can be done with the BowFlex Revolution Home Gym, the BowFlex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym or at your regular gym. Remember to lift only as heavy Read more
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Low-Impact Cardio Workout Using Just One Dumbbell
When we think of cardio, we often think of running, cycling, or jumping onto an elliptical or rowing machine. These are in fact, all good forms of cardiovascular training, but there are many other ways to get your heart pumping Read more
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Tips to Help Your Kids with Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety
Glance through any parent magazine and you will find that our kids' anxiety levels are through the roof. Is it any wonder? Pandemic, school shootings, and, oh yeah, that first crush on the kid who Read more
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Warm Goat Cheese Fall Salad
There is no such thing as a perfect salad, until now that is! I have always loved goat cheese, but I do find the flavor to be overwhelming and so I can only eat a little bit. I knew I had to find a way to tone down the flavor in order to serve Read more
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Candy Strategies for Adults Who Love to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween was my favorite holiday to celebrate as a kid. I loved dressing up in costumes, knocking on neighbor's doors to say, "Trick or treat?" and, of course, eat piles and piles of candy. As an adult I tend to look at candy through the spectrum of cavities and Read more