Monthly Archives: July 2010

Vegetarian BBQ Loaf with Baked Beans

We are getting ready to go out of town for a week, so this was my let’s-try-to-use-up-all-of-the-food-in-the-house meal.  When I looked in the fridge and saw we had carrots and celery for vegetables (and not much else) I immediately thought … Continue reading

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Hoppin’ John Salad for Lunch

     Hoppin’ John is a beans and rice dish from the south that is traditionally made on New Year’s Day for good luck.  I don’t know about you, but I need good luck all throughout the year, so I … Continue reading

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Toddler Tuesday: Have Fun with Food

   More than anything, I want eating to be for Meghan what it should be for everyone: a pleasurable experience.  Sure, there are times when I get stressed that she is refusing to eat as many vegetables as I think … Continue reading

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Back on the Running Train

   As a high school and college athlete, I was accustomed to having my workouts built into my normal day. There was no thinking or extra motivation needed:  it was inevitable that I had to show up (blowing practice off to watch The … Continue reading

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Red beans and rice did miss her!

    When I told Tim we were having ‘beans and rice’ for dinner, he busted out with some Baby Got Back lyrics, so I couldn’t resist using them as my title.  Black beans and rice would be more accurate, however. … Continue reading

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