Try Something New

Try Something New: Natural Peanut Butter

May 16, 2012

We are slowly trying to eat healthier- getting rid of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. One thing that I recently changed was our peanut butter. My boys eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches almost daily. Have you ever read the label on a peanut butter jar? Many of them contain a high amount of [...]

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Try Something New: Mango Nectar

May 9, 2012

If you love MANGOES, you’ll love this 100% Mango Nectar with worldwide excellence in quality….juice from concentrate……..64 fl. oz….Selection varies by store at BIG LOTS! A quick browse through Big Lots with a friend and our toddlers one day this week gave me the opportunity to taste this Mango Nectar that just easily slides down [...]

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Try Something New: Stevia Plant

May 2, 2012

I was at the local farmer’s market yesterday talking to one of the farmers (I think I could have stayed for hours talking with him since he is so knowledgeable regarding gardening!). Anyways, I told him that I was looking for unusual things to grow this year since we like to try something new. Of [...]

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Try Something New: Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese

April 25, 2012

Macaroni & Cheese is a favorite in our household. It is loaded with calories though! I had heard of people adding pumpkin or butternut squash puree to dishes like macaroni & cheese to make it a bit healthier. I decided to try something new and the results were fantastic! Hubby and our boys had no [...]

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Try Something New: Substitute Applesauce for Oil

April 18, 2012

We didn’t try any new fruits or vegetables in our house this week. So, I thought I would share a baking tip with you! I often use applesauce in baking breads and muffins. Every Fall I can applesauce not only to eat plain but to bake with. To cut down on the fat content on [...]

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Try Something New: Wickles

April 11, 2012

  Almost a year ago or more, my husband brought home two jars of WICKLES that he found in a Memphis store while working on a home in that area! I think that I’m the only one that devours them on a weekly basis at our home! They are somewhat WICKED! A pickle with a [...]

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Try Something New: Loquat

April 4, 2012

When we were visiting with my dad a few days ago, we went out to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. It was buffet style and my boys went straight for the fruit. There was an interesting orange ball shaped fruit that I had not seen before called a loquat. We decided it should be our [...]

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Try Something New: Pomelo

November 30, 2011

This week for Try Something New, Litsa is sharing her experience with a Pomelo! I will have to look for one of these as I have never tried one! This past week for Thanksgiving, my brother Sokratis and his family visited from Atlanta. I knew to have fruit in the refrigerator because he’s such a [...]

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