Monthly Archives: September 2009

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Sunday Breakfast – Pumpkin Pancakes!

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 by Diana

I woke up this morning to the sound of rain and a cool breeze coming in through the open window. A perfect day for a hot, hearty breakfast! I always try to make a special breakfast at least one day … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Wackiness – Quick Cassoulet

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Diana

Happy autumn! It is officially comfort food season. I love fall food. Give me a hot bowl of homemade soup and some bread and I’m in heaven. Roasted sweet potatoes are a staple side dish in my house in the fall. … Continue reading →

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Soda Tax – Yea or Nay?

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Diana

This past week, an article in the New England Journal of Medicine presented evidence in favor of the benefits of a national soda tax. According to researchers, a tax of 1 cent per ounce of soda could have some dramatic … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Wackiness – Breakfast For Dinner!

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Diana

This week’s installation of solutions for hectic weeknight dinners features one of my family’s favorites: breakfast for dinner. Breakfast for dinner works well on hectic weeknights for several reasons. You generally always have some sort of breakfast food on hand … Continue reading →

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Go Out To Eat This Thursday!

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Diana

This Thursday, September 17th, is Dining Out For Life to benefit Moveable Feast. Moveable Feast is an amazing non-profit organization that delivers meals to homebound people with AIDS and cancer in the Baltimore area. All you do is go out … Continue reading →

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School Lunch – Funnel Cake, Anyone?

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 by Diana

When my eldest daughter started elementary school and the first cafeteria menu came home I remember being more than a little surprised that the menu was pretty much the same things they were serving a generation ago when I was … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Wackiness

Posted on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 by Diana

Yup, summer is definitely over – my youngest daughter is already home sick with a cough and a fever and it is only the second week back at school! Amazing how quickly those germs get passed around. Luckily, over the … Continue reading →

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Cookout Time!

Posted on Sunday, September 6, 2009 by Diana

It’s Labor Day weekend and for lots of us, that means grilling out with friends and family. Our family grills out a lot over the summer. The same menu of hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad starts to get old … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Wackiness

Posted on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 by Diana

Happy back to school week! I know in my house our schedules are really getting hectic. As well as school, my kids’ sports and after school activities are already in full swing. Each one of my daughters does a different sport, Girl … Continue reading →

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