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Of Pots and Pens: Homemade whole wheat pizza crust

Get your white chef hat out for this one. This crust is really simple and really quick. It’s great for freezing and saving for future pizza cravings that hit you at inconvenient times. I whipped up this recipe Thursday night, … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Oat and flax soft pretzels

Soft pretzels are probably my greatest junk food temptation. If we’re at the movies, a ball game or  just at the mall, I’ve got to get one. They’re versatile and can be sweet, savory or anything your creative little mind imagines. But … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Black bean and sweet potato enchiladas

I know what you’re thinking. I have a crazy obsession with beans. OK. So what if I do? What are you going to do about it? I’m not making YOU eat beans every day of the week. Just Will…. But … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Make your own herb-infused olive oil

Next time you want something tasty, don’t buy the fancy stuff at the store. Just make your own.

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Of Pots and Pens: Baked ham & pea mac and cheese

I didn’t get to eat this weeknight dinner at the appropriate dinner time this week. Instead, I ate probably two of the worst gas station hot dogs I’ve ever had in my life while spending an hour driving back from … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Homemade lo mein from spaghetti

I had such a craving for take out Chinese food Monday night. Such a craving. Will and I had been in our PJs all day after celebrating St. Patrick’s Day the afternoon before. It was one of those lazy, let’s … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Whole wheat flax seed dinner rolls

Don’t run away just yet. I know the title sounds pretty healthy, right? So much fiber you won’t need any more fiber for a week kind of healthy. It’s not so bad, really. I whipped up a batch of these … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Apple cheddar soup

I was desperate to get to the gym before work Wednesday afternoon. Part of my new “don’t give up” routine is to work out a couple times a week using my fitness DVDs, but make it to the gym at … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Potato, onion and Gruyere tart

I’ve been trying to get back into some sort of fitness routine. Maybe it’s all the Bridal Fridays I’ve been watching on TLC. Those nights are filled with an obnoxious amount of Say Yes to the Dress and Something Borrowed, … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Homemade pasta

You might have heard about the time I went crazy when I tried to make homemade ravioli. And how after reading about my near case of insanity, Will’s Aunt Peach mailed me a pasta maker for his birthday (at least … Continue reading

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