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Lo-Cal/Lo-Carb

Popeye’s Coconut Ice Cream

March 16, 2011
Spinach Coconut Ice Cream

I can’t believe my two posts for St. Patrick’s Day are both ice cream which was totally unintentional, it’s just the way it worked out. Last week I made Mint Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream and then this week I had all intentions of posting Irish Cupcakes. But I got a bit carried away with experimenting [...]

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The Coconut Cure

March 10, 2011
The Coconut Cure

The coconut palm is such an interesting tree and has unique characteristics. Although it takes almost a year for a single coconut to mature, the Coconut Palm can bloom up to thirteen times a year and therefore produces fruit continuously. I always say that when a plant blooms, it is similar to giving birth, because [...]

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Looking for a good Alternative to Soda?

February 23, 2011
Orange and Mint Infused Water

I know this is a strange day to post about a refreshing, cold beverage, being we’re in a midst of a Snow Advisory but I’ve been drinking Orange Blossoms with Cranberry and Mint all day long and it’s just too good not to share. I started making Infused Waters out of necessity. Being a poor [...]

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Pistachio Pudding with Fresh Raspberries

October 18, 2010
Pistachio Pudding with Fresh Raspberries

Yep, that’s right I made a green pudding! And isn’t it pretty! We love pudding and I make it frequently. And I’ve found I can use a sugar substitute (I use Nevella) and it makes no difference what so ever in the taste or consistency of the pudding which is wonderful for Mr. Tastebuds because [...]

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Diabetic Approved!

September 20, 2010
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - Diabetic Approved

Mr. Tastebuds just loves Chocolate Chip Cookies but since he is diabetic he has to be careful. So I’ve been experimenting with cookie recipe after cookie recipe, trying to find a good substitute for the All-American Chocolate Chip Cookie. So far I have found Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes that were awful and some that were [...]

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Pickled Carrots

February 16, 2010
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Carrots?? Yes, carrot is the theme for this months Can Jam. Carrots can not be canned in a Boiling Water Bath and since I don’t own a Pressure Canner, my only alternative is to pickle them. So here I am faced with picking a recipe for Pickled Carrots..okay now say that three times really fast! [...]

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Kung Pao Chicken

February 8, 2010
Kung Pao Chicken

I think Oriental Recipes have to be one of the best choices for dinner when you’ve not had the best day and need something quick, delicious and colorful! And it seems as if you can substitute the heck out of the recipe and it always tastes great! Mr. Tastebuds and I have completely different tastes [...]

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Light Citrus Strawberry Spread

January 20, 2010
Light Citrus Strawberry Spread

I love to can late at night when everyone is asleep and I’m all alone in my kitchen. I count out the lids and get the water bath ready. I prep the vegetables or fruit and sneak a little taste here and there. I sterilize my jars and line them up, squeaky clean and gleaming, [...]

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