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Betcha Didn’t Know – These Smart Fast food Choices for Burgers
Betcha didn’t know… these smarter fast food choices if you’re craving a burger. Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger, 230 calories, 6 g. fat, and 13 g. protein. Price: 97 cents McDonald’s Hamburger, 250 calories, 9 g. fat, and 12 g. protein. Price: 96 cents Burger King Whopper Jr., 290 calories, 12 g. fat, and 16 g. protein. Price: $1 Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
Betcha didn’t know…this tip for revving up fat burning. Eat lots of sweet red peppers, watermelon and tomatoes. All three are loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant-rich plant pigment that revs up your metabolism. Lycopene destroys toxic free radicals that can slow down your metabolism, according ot the Journal of Nutrition. Enjoy your Coffee Break! Print … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – In a Word…”Chaos”
To the outside world (and by outside world, I mean anyone who has never lived with me long enough to see behind the facade) I’m sure I appear to have my act together. My kids get to school on-time with matching clothes, combed hair and clean faces (usually). I cook dinner most nights of the week. I play taxi driver, get the dishes done and sweep the floor every day. I sign up to bring food … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
Betcha didn’t know… that eating 1 cup of blueberries a day will boost belly fat loss by up to 12%, according to E. Mitchell Seymour, research scientist at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. “Blueberries activate a gene that is responsible for burning belly fat while also turning down a gene that stores fat.” As an added bonus, the same study shows that blueberries lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and help maintain steadier blood sugar levels – … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Cooking By Numbers
It’s an hour till dinner. You have no plan. You don’t want to run to the store, but you can’t come up with anything to cook with what you have on hand. Does this sound familiar? Most days, this is the story of my life. What if you could just mark a check-list of the items you have in your cupboards and fridge, and then someone would tell you recipe after recipe of what you could … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – The List..
Ever feel like if you have to remember one more thing, your brain will go into overload status and explode? Like when you’re going to the grocery store to pick up a few things. It’s just a few things. No need to write them down on paper. You can remember them. You go through the items on the mental list in various orders to see how they will best flow, so that hopefully you won’t forget something. … Read entire article »
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Liz’s Rants – Don’t talk with your mouth full…
When I was a little girl, dinnertime was considered a sacred event. For that matter, much was considered sacred: answering the phone by stating the name of our residence, as well as our names, asking to be excused (please) before leaving the table. You get the point. Above all, phone calls were off limits – especially disconcerting when waiting on a phone call from the object of a puppy love crush. “She’s having her metrochow,” my dad would … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Independence Day Dessert
My family is having a picnic on Sat. to celebrate the 4th of July – a little break in the middle of the busy day to relax and have some fun with the extended family. You see, here in Utah County we take our Independence Day celebrations seriously, and we’ve been having a week long pre-party - everything from the hot air Balloon Fest to Art Shows to Soccer and Golf Tournaments – all … Read entire article »
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Product Review – BBQ Sauce
Summer is here and that means it’s BBQ season. No better time than now for Liz & Kate to tell you about our fav bbq sauces. Kate highly recommends her family’s favorite… Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce “The Sauce is the Boss” It’s thick, delicious, tangy and sweet. My family gets upset at me when I buy another brand on sale. Check out the story behind the sauce at www.sweetbabyrays.com Liz recommends…Well, Liz wouldn’t taste test Sweet Baby … Read entire article »
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What’s for dinner this week? Eggs, eggs and more eggs!
Here are some ideas that will hopefully help you use up those cartons of beautifully dyed,hard boiled eggs that are lurking on your fridge shelf… Breakfast Burritos – Just chop up some hard boiled eggs and mix with some cooked spanish rice and some grated cheese. Wrap it up in a tortilla. Heat in the microwave and top with salsa. BLT & E Sandwiches – Just add some sliced hard boiled eggs to the traditional BLT for a yummy twist. Fried Rice – Just add come chopped up eggs and ham to your favorite fried rice recipe (a box is fine, Liz) and serve with soy sauce and fortune cookies. Egg Salad Sandwiches - You know the drill here, but for an extra twist to the flavor, add some ranch dressing in place of … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Easter fun
More Fun Easter Egg Coloring Ideas Marbled Eggs When you are almost finished dyeing eggs, try this with the last few eggs. Simply add 1 TBS of oil to the cup of dye. Stir quickly with a spoon and drop in egg. Pull egg out quickly and pat dry. (don’t rub) Waxing Easter Eggs Drip wax from a lit white taper candle onto the egg. After the wax is set, drop the egg into food coloring dye. Remove from … Read entire article »
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What’s for Dinner?
Here’s what’s for dinner this week at my house. I’ve discovered after talking with Liz and other friends of mine – one of the hardest things about fixing dinner each week is deciding what to make . In an effort to help Liz (and anyone else who’s interested) I’m going to share with you what we’re having for dinner at my house this week… Tonight we’re having – Teriyaki chicken bowls, rolls and fortune cookies. To make … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Perfect Easter Eggs
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs I’ve been on a quest over the past few days to find out how to make the “Perfect Hard Boiled Egg” since Easter is coming up on Sunday. At my house, dyeing eggs on the Saturday before Easter is a tradition. We’re not talking a couple eggs here…we’re talking 5 (yep, that’s FIVE) dozen eggs. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that’s only 8 eggs per kid, with a few extra to … Read entire article »
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Liz…I accept your challenge.
OK, Liz…I accept your challenge. I will make it my personal quest to make sure that you and you son break your frozen dinner addiction. (Sorry Banquet, nothing personal. I’m sure your frozen meals are quite…umm…delicious.) Print … Read entire article »
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I’ll have what Kate’s having…
It started in the grocery store yesterday afternoon. I’d decided to fix tacos. Usually, I keep it really (really) simple: shells, seasoned meat, Mexican cheese. I fill the taco shells prior to baking, making the tacos a tad bit easier to eat. And with only meat and cheese inside, I’m pretty much assured of the kids eating at least one. But the other day, my brother mentioned his version of taco-making. Frankly, I was impressed. Print … Read entire article »
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