My Kitchen Essentials

There are times when I convince myself that I simply cannot live without ANY of the many, many cooking gadgets and tools I have carefully arranged and collected in my kitchen. Then I remind myself that “I’ve done it before,” and that it truly is possible to lean out my princess preferences and survive with…

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Blessed Blenders

I am crazy for many things, of course. And, I’m crazy for kitchen gadgets. There are simply some items in the kitchen I use each and every day and I cannot live without. From my amazing Shun knives and my bright yellow citrus squeezer to my entirely too small but carefully coveted collection of colorful…

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Silky Zucchini Basil Soup

Soup season has officially arrived! Sure, there are those crazies that eat cold soup during the summer, and even the sillier folks who sweat bullets in the heat of the season, slurping on piping hot soups and stews. Me, I am NOT a fan of cold soups (okay, I made an exception for Chunky Summer…

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20 Signs You’re A Wellness Junkie

I came across this article and it truly is hilarious. Not only can I relate to all 20 items on the list in some unique and intimate way, but this relationship is nothing new to me.  Born and raised in Boulder, I was certainly “doomed” (maybe not the correct choice of words, but I’ll say…

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Awesome Ending Fridays

To a week of awesomeness… 1.     Hot pink skinny jeans 2.     Singing Tibetans 3.     Fellowship and prayer 4.     Sleeping late and awaking with a wonderfully timed cat stretch 5.     Cherry red Vitamix – even if I can’t have one – it’s still pretty awesome! 6….

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