Our Good Life: April 2017

Posted by Terri Steffes / 30 April 2017 / dinner

Beef and Portabella Tostados #SundaySupper

Celebrate<b> Cinco de Mayo</b> without giving into the less-than-healthy food you find in most restaurants. This Beef and Portabella Tostado is a completely healthy option but still celebrating the wonderful foods of the South.  Serve it with black beans and roasted corn for a complete meal!<br />
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I'm all about grass fed beef these days, and buying it from a local farmer.  Yes, you do pay more, but for me and my family, I am happy to pay more for the extra assurance that my food doesn't have harmful chemicals or antibiotics added to it.  My farmer even delivers to my house!<br />
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A few little hints while making these: clean the gills out well.  Salt the inside of the mushroom. I added a little cumin for some interest.  Delish.<br />
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Beef and Portabella Tostados<br />
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8 large portabella caps, cleaned<br />
1 lb grass fed beef<br />
2 c shredded lettuce<br />
1 tomato, chopped<br />
1 avocado, sliced into 8 slices<br />
1/4 c chopped cilantro<br />
1 t cumin<br />
1 t chili powder<br />
1 t garlic powder<br />
1 lime, cut into fourths<br />
salsa for topping the tostados<br />
olive oil<br />
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Preheat oven to 400.  Place nonstick foil on a cookie sheet.  Brush the caps with olive oil, season with salt and pepper on both sides.  Roast for 10 minutes, flip and roast for 10 minutes more.  While mushrooms are roasting, brown ground beef with salt and pepper and the cumin, chili powder and garlic powder.  Drain.  Remove caps from the oven.  Fill each cap with 1/8th of the seasoned ground beef.  (for your cheese eaters, you can add shredded cheddar on top of the beef)  Top with lettuce, then avocado, then tomato, then salsa.  Squirt with the juice of the lime.  Serve. <br />
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You can also top with sour cream if desired. <br />
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Head over to these other fantastic chefs to see what they have cooking for Cinco de Mayo!  Adios!<br />
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Sunday Supper Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes </h2>
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Appetizers</h4>
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<li><a href="https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Authentic Easy Guacamole</a> by Curious Cuisiniere</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beef and Portobella Tostados</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cumin Spiced Potato Quesadillas</a> by Sprinkles and Sprouts</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa</a> by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe</a> by That Skinny Chick Can Bake</li>
<li><a href="http://www.piesandplots.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rotisserie Chicken Nachos</a> by Pies and Plots</li>
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Drinks</h4>
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<li><a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Paloma</a> by The Crumby Cupcake</li>
<li><a href="http://cosmopolitancornbread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coconut Margarita</a> by Cosmopolitan Cornbread</li>
<li><a href="http://girlabroad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mexican Sunset</a> by Girl Abroad</li>
<li><a href="http://sundaysuppermovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spicy Micheladas</a> by Sunday Supper Movement</li>
<li><a href="http://authenticallycandace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca</a> by Authentically Candace</li>
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Entrees</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.grumpyshoneybunch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce</a> by Grumpy’s Honeybunch</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Tinga Chalupas</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
<li><a href="http://cookingchatfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Soup</a> by Cooking Chat</li>
<li><a href="http://www.soulfullymade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup</a> by Soulfully Made</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wendyweekendgourmet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deluxe Beef and Bean Tostadas with Pickled Onions</a> by The Weekend Gourmet</li>
<li><a href="http://simpleandsavory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Casserole</a> by Simple and Savory</li>
<li><a href="http://amindfullmim.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Mexican Slaw</a> by A Mind Full Mom</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mysavoryspoon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southwestern Chicken Layered Salad with Cilantro Dressing</a> by My Savory Spoon</li>
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Sides and Sauces</h4>
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<li><a href="http://mylifecookbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alambre Skillet Cheese Dip</a> by My Life Cookbook</li>
<li><a href="http://sewyouthinkyoucancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Bean Cilantro Rice</a> by Sew You Think You Can Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mango Habanero Sauce</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tarasmulticulturaltable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo)</a> by Tara’s Multicultural Table</li>
<li><a href="http://cricketsconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Healthy Refried Beans</a> by Cricket’s Confections</li>
<li><a href="http://www.basicndelicious.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional Salsa Verde</a> by Basic N Delicious</li>
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Sweets</h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.yummysmells.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blueberry-Chocolate Jicamuffins</a> by What Smells So Good?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlota de Limón – Lime Charlotte</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://www.baking-sense.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake</a> by Baking Sense</li>
<li><a href="https://gourmeteveryday.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margarita Cupcakes</a> by Gourmet Everyday</li>
<li><a href="http://ninjabaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oreo Taco Cookies</a> by Ninja Baker</li>
<li><a href="http://www.books-n-cooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sopapilla-Inspired Cheesecake Bars</a> by Books n’ Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.erinbrighton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strawberry Gluten-Free Hand Pies</a> by And She Cooks</li>
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Tacos</h4>
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<li><a href="http://myworldsimplified.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taco Bake</a> by My World Simplified</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brunchnbites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pineapple Lime Chicken Tacos</a> by Brunch-n-Bites</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jerseygirlcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Taco Bowl Bites</a> by Jersey Girl Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lime Chicken Soft Tacos</a> by Life Tastes Good</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Street Tacos</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken Fajitas</a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
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Beef and Portabella Tostados #SundaySupper

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo without giving into the less-than-healthy food you find in most restaurants. This Beef and Portabella Tostado is a...

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Dog Treats #chewyinfluencer

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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you remember the <b>Chicken Soup</b> books? They now make a <b>dog food</b> line, too!  Wilson is super happy about that!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; font-family: inherit;">Chicken Soup for the Soul publishes the famous Chicken Soup series that shares heartwarming tales that nourish the soul. With over 100 million books sold to date in the United States and Canada alone, including a selection of titles for loving pet owners, “chicken soup for the soul” is one of the world’s best known phrases. It all started in 1993 with the simple idea that people could help each other by sharing stories about their lives. The founders themselves had been motivational speakers for years, including stories in their talks, and the audiences repeatedly asked if these stories had ever been published so they could share them with friends. Realizing they were onto something, the first book was published and called Chicken Soup for the Soul, because they wanted it to soothe and provide comfort, just like their grandmother’s cooking. People connected with the book immediately and profoundly, and the brand has grown immensely. Today, they also offer physical nourishment for pets through their wholesome food line, intended to turn every moment into a lasting story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved giving those books as gifts back in the day! I was glad to discover their wholesome dog foods through my favorite dog food website, chewy.com  </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We decided to give the Savory Snacks a try and our boys love them! The treats come in a heart shaped, quarter size bite. We chose the lamb flavor (after all, it is Easter!) and the dogs really liked it. They are rich, so the dogs are satisfied with one or two.  No wheat, corn or soy, no artificial colors or flavoring, no by-product meals.  And, they are made in the USA! </span><br />
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Dog Treats #chewyinfluencer

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 28 April 2017 / book review

The Ebb Tide #ourgoodlifebooklist

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I am a <b>Beverly Lewis</b> fan, ever since I saw the movie Saving Sarah Cain on Lifetime years ago. I started reading her fiction books any time I could find it, often picking it up at used book stores. It was my secret vice, reading about the life of the Amish.<br />
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This book is a bit different. The Amish are still present, but now getting a bit more "worldly."  The main character, Sallie, is invited to be a nanny for an "english" family while they go to the beach. The couple is wealthy and are paying Sallie to nanny.  Sallie is in her 20s but has yet to be baptised into the Amish order, so she can still do this adventure. I really like Sallie as a character. She is adventurous and is saving for a trip, but when a child in her order needs an operation, she prays for guidance and ends up giving her savings to the boy for the operation. The opportunity for the beach trip comes shortly after her contribution to the surgery, so it does seem that she is getting a blessing for being so generous!<br />
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While she is at the beach, she meets and falls for a boy who has a "plain" history. He understands her German terms easily and has a Godly background himself. He sees himself studying oceanography for years in the future.  Sallie wonders if she might have a future with this boy.<br />
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For all the life problems Sallie is dealing with, she turns to God to help guide her through her decisions. Since Sallie has a servant's heart, it is easy to hope that she gets what she desires.<br />
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Even if you are not a believer, this book has an endearing tone and message that sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we think it will, to be open to any and all possibilities and along the way, be kind and generous to your fellow human beings.<br />
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The Ebb Tide #ourgoodlifebooklist

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 27 April 2017 / snacks

Copycat Wheat Thins #RecipeMakeover

One of the things I miss the most about being gluten free is crackers.  I used to have some sort of cracker every day, cheez its, wheat thins, saltines...they were a part of my daily intake. So to have to cut them out cold turkey has been hard.  It's been eight weeks since I started this gluten free journey and it does get easier over time.<br />
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I decided to research some possibilities for adding a gluten free cracker in my life. I knew I wasn't going to be buying pre-made crackers.  Those are expensive and really don't have a lot of flavor. So I took to the web and started looking for a recipe.<br />
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I found a lot of recipes that used a lot of strange ingredients. That is one thing that I have struggled with: ingredients that I am completely unaware of and what they are for.  I looked for something that would be ingredients that I, and others, would recognize.  Here's what I came up with.<br />
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Copycat Wheat Thins<br />
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1 1/4 c gluten free flour (I used King Arthur's)<br />
1 1/2 c almond flour<br />
2 1/2 t baking powder<br />
3 T coconut oil<br />
1 c sweet potato puree<br />
1 squirt of Stevia<br />
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Preheat oven to 400. In a mixer combine the almond flour, baking powder, coconut oil, stevia and sweet potato.  Mix well. Add gluten free flour 1/4 c at a time, beating well after each addition.  Dough should come together and be slightly damp.  Using two sheets of parchment, place one sheet on your countertop.  Place 1/4 of the dough in the center. Put the other sheet of parchment on top.  Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.  Remove the top parchment.  Score the crackers with a pizza cutter.  Bake for 10 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the crackers over in patches. No need to try to keep it in one piece.  Bake an additional 4 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Slide parchment onto countertop to cool.  Break along scored lines.<br />
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I love these nutty little crackers!  I also love that I know each and every ingredient that went into them.  They are perfect with soups and snacks.  I can't wait to see how they work with dips!<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 26 April 2017 / Dessert

Gluten Free and Sugar Free Lemon Pie #RecipeMakeover

My all time favorite dessert is lemon anything and lemon pie is on the top of that list! When I started going sugar free, I knew I was going to need to come up with something that felt like a treat without cheating.  I researched many recipes on the internet, and combined several to come up with a recipe that I loved.  Here is the results of that research!<br />
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Lemon Filling<br />
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1/2 c lemon juice<br />
3 egg yolks<br />
1/3 c Truvia blend<br />
3 T cornstarch<br />
2 c cold water<br />
2 T butter<br />
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Crust<br />
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2 c almond flour<br />
4 medjool dates<br />
1/4 c cocoa<br />
2 stevia packets<br />
3 T coconut oil<br />
1 t vanilla<br />
dash of salt<br />
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Process all the ingredients of the crust until a fine crumble.  Press into pie pan.  Refrigerate until ready to use.  For the filling whisk together Truvia, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the water and stir to dissolve. Heat over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture becomes glossy and thick and starts to boil. Reduce heat, and cook for one minute, stirring rapidly.  Remove from heat, and add 1 tablespoon of the hot mixture to the beaten egg yolks.  Repeat six times.  Then add the egg mixture to the pot all at once and stirring rapidly.  Cook for 30 seconds, until blended and thickened. Whisk in the lemon juice and butter. Pour into pie shell.  Refrigerate until cool.<br />
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I made these in individual cupcake tins.  To serve, remove from cupcake cup with a flexible spatula. Top with sugar free cool whip and a pretty mint leaf.<br />
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Gluten Free and Sugar Free Lemon Pie #RecipeMakeover

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 25 April 2017 / Dessert

Smoked Bourbon Apple Crisp #RecipeMakeOver

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My husband loves to smoke meats all throughout the year and bought this fancy dancy thing called a Green Egg that he absolutely loves.  In the winters in Missouri, though, it is somewhat of a difficult process, keeping the correct temperature inside the Green Egg.  In effect, we get smoked meats only when the weather gives us a little break.  When we learned about <a href="http://www.smokin-os.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smokin' O's</a>, we were very excited to give them a try. <br />
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We grilled up some steaks and they were wonderful. The smokiness was just a hint, the way I like it. We used the applewood Os and they were fantastic.</div>
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Our recipe, though, is a little bit of the unexpected.  Have you ever had smoked apple crisp?  Neither had I, but I knew this was a great time to try it.  It met all of our expectations for yumminess!  Now you don't need a smoker to get that great smoked flavor on all your foods!<br />
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3 apples, cored and sliced</div>
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1 T lemon juice </div>
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3 T bourbon, or more, up to 5T</div>
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4 T brown sugar</div>
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1 t cinnamon, or my favorite, Cake Spice from Penzey's</div>
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1 c almond flour</div>
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1/2 c rolled oats</div>
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4 T butter, melted</div>
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1 applewood Smokin' Os</div>
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Preheat grill to medium.  <a href="https://www.smokin-os.com/how_to_use" target="_blank">Light Os following package directions.</a>  (If using an oven, preheat to 350) </div>
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Toss apples, bourbon, sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice together.  Pour into a 6" cast iron skillet.  Mix flour, oats and melted butter together and pat on top of apples.  Place on grill, lid down, for 30 minutes, checking after 20 minutes for doneness and to put on a foil tent if top is browning too quickly.  Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.<br />
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The smokiness is just enough for this dessert to be different, decadent and delicious.  We highly recommend Smokin' O's for your next BBQ and grilling.  Let us know if you do!  To get more great ideas on how to use Smokin' O's for yourself, follow them on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realwoodbbq" target="_blank"> Facebook!</a></div>
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 24 April 2017 / drinks

Welcome to 2017's #RecipeMakeover *Starbuck's Caffe Latte

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After a long winter of snowstorms, stews, and sweets, spring is the perfect time to get back to the basics - delicious, whole foods and dishes packed with fruits and veggies that are great for your overall health.<br />
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To eat a healthier diet, you don't need to make drastic changes (unless recommended by a doctor). It's not about denying yourself that occasional treat; it's about taking baby steps to reduce the amount of sugar, carbs, red meats, and empty calories in your meals.<br />
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Speaking to occasional treats, check out this #recipemakeover of a Starbucks classic: Caffe Latte. The typical Caffe Latte isn't a horrible drink (130 calories and 11g of sugar) so I decided to see what I could do with it. <br />
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#RecipeMakeover Starbucks Iced Caffe Latte<br />
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1 c brewed Starbucks K cup (make the 8 oz size)<br />
10 oz cashew/almond milk combo<br />
1 package stevia<br />
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To the coffee add the stevia.  Stir until dissolved.  Pour half the coffee into a kettle and bring to a boil.  Reduce to half.  Pour the coffee syrup (still rather thin) into the bottom of a glass. Fill with ice. Add cashew/almond milk blend until about an inch from the top of the glass.  Pour the rest of the coffee on top of the milk.  Serve.<br />
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Difference:  Calories 60, Sugar 0<br />
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Cost wise Starbucks: $3.97  Mine: $1.59 (74 cents for the milk, 5 cents for the stevia packet and 80 cents for the K cup)<br />
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For time efficiency, brew up several cups, reduce by half and store in a squirt bottle in the refrigerator.<br />
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After a long winter of snowstorms, stews, and sweets, spring is the perfect time to get back to the basics - delicious, whole foods and di...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 23 April 2017 / dinner , lunch

Smoked Brie, Bacon and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich #SundaySupper

National Grilled Cheese Day was April 12, but really, is there ever a bad day to have a grilled cheese? This lovely, lovely sandwich can be made on the grill, too, and with a little extra smoke, this decadent sandwich is good enough for guests!<br />
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What is it about melted brie cheese anyway?  It is so good with sweet, like honey and it fabulous with salt, like bacon. It is a perfect appetizer, but on this sandwich, makes a main course that you will want over and over again.  Get you some brie.<br />
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I don't add a spread to this sandwich but my husband does like to add a little mustard. He likes something with a little heat. If I were to add a little something, I think honey mustard would be the winner.<br />
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Sliced Brie Cheese<br />
8 slices of your favorite bacon<br />
1/2 c basil leaves<br />
4 slices of good bread<br />
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Preheat grill to medium.  Light pellets (we use Smokin' O's if you need some ideas!) for smoke. Butter bread on one side.  Cook bacon on a griddle on the grill.  When bacon is done, lay 2 slices of bread butter side down on the grill.  Top with bacon and a slice of brie cheese.  Let cheese melt slightly, then top with basil leaves.  Top with remaining bread and carefully flip.  Let the sandwich finish cooking.  Remove and plate.  Cut the sandwich in half before serving.<br />
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Go ahead.  Read the names of these sandwiches and tell me you didn't drool.  Go on.<br />
<h2>Sunday Supper Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes</h2><h4>Dessert 'Wiches</h4><ul><li><a href="http://www.soulfullymade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banana FluffaNutella Grilled Cheese</a> by Soulfully Made</li>
<li><a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Forest Dessert Grilled Cheese</a> by The Crumby Cupcake</li>
<li><a href="http://glutenfreecrumbley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chocolate Strawberry Brie Grilled Cheese</a> by Gluten Free Crumbley</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strawberry French Toast Grilled Cheese</a> by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.piesandplots.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ultimate Doughnut Grilled Cheese</a> by Pies and Plots</li>
</ul><h4>Not You Average 'Wiches</h4><ul><li><a href="http://carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caprese Grilled Eggplant Roll Ups</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Out BBQ Ribs Grilled Cheese</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mozzarella Stick Grilled Cheese Sandwich</a> by Life Tastes Good</li>
<li><a href="http://sundaysuppermovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Potato Patty Grilled Cheese Bites</a> by Sunday Supper Movement</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ramen Grilled Cheese</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
</ul><h4>Protein Filled 'Wiches</h4><ul><li><a href="http://www.crazedmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avocado Bacon Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich</a> by Crazed Mom</li>
<li><a href="http://tramplingrose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chip Butty</a> by Tramplingrose</li>
<li><a href="http://myworldsimplified.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grilled Dill Havarti and Salmon</a> by My World Simplified</li>
<li><a href="http://cricketsconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grilled Liz Lemon Sandwich</a> by Cricket’s Confections</li>
<li><a href="http://cosmopolitancornbread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reuben Paninis</a> by Cosmopolitan Cornbread</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrimp and Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich</a> by Sprinkles and Sprouts</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoked Brie, Bacon and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich</a> by Our Good Life</li>
</ul><h4>Sweet and Savory 'Wiches</h4><ul><li><a href="http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applewood Gouda and Pear Grilled Cheese</a> by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bacon, Apple, Brie Panini</a> by That Skinny Chick Can Bake</li>
<li><a href="http://amindfullmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monte Cristo with Blackberry Jam</a> by A Mind “Full” Mom</li>
<li><a href="http://gourmeteveryday.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Gentleman’s Grilled Cheese with Cherry-Bourbon Jam</a> by Gourmet Everyday</li>
</ul><h4>Veggie Loaded 'Wiches</h4><ul><li><a href="http://mylifecookbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apricot Poblano Grilled Cheese Sandwich</a> by My Life Cookbook</li>
<li><a href="http://helpfulhomemade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arugula Basil Pesto Grilled Cheese</a> by Helpful Homemade</li>
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Smoked Brie, Bacon and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich #SundaySupper

National Grilled Cheese Day was April 12, but really, is there ever a bad day to have a grilled cheese? This lovely, lovely sandwich can be ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 21 April 2017 / gardening , Salad bowl gardening

Plant Markers for Your Garden

It's planting time and if you are like me, it is difficult to remember what seeds/plants I planted where. So having a plant marker system is really important for me.  Each year I go and look at a simple way to mark my plants in the garden.  This year, using the Dollar Store as my go-to craft supply, I found these infant spoons and these white plastic spoons that made the best plant markers.<br />
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All you need for these plant markers are packages of white plastic cooking spoons and packages of baby spoons and Sharpie markers.  That's it!</div>
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Write a list of all the plants you want to identify and favorite garden sayings.  I used the plainer baby spoons for the actual plant markers and the white spoons for the sayings.  Unpack all the spoons.  I used a black Sharpie for the baby spoons since they were a bit darker in color.  I used the colorful Sharpies for the sayings. Once I had all my materials laid out, I started writing.</div>
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I don't have fantastic penmanship when it comes to Sharpies on rounded surfaces.  However, these are just for me and my own fun, so I am happy with how colorful they are!</div>
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In the garden my soul is sunshine.</div>
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Now entering the SEEDY part of town.</div>
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Veggies in Training</div>
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MOJITO.  um...I mean MINT.</div>
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Once Upon a Thyme</div>
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Please. Water Me.</div>
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I don't remember planting this.</div>
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I have $4 invested in the spoons and about $8 in the Sharpies, but I use the Sharpies for a lot of other projects, too.  So a total of $12, with a lot of Sharpie left over!</div>
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Be creative!  Enjoy the process.  Don't be perfect, enjoy the imperfections!  Happy Gardening!</div>
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Plant Markers for Your Garden

It's planting time and if you are like me, it is difficult to remember what seeds/plants I planted where. So having a plant marker syste...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 20 April 2017 / #PBColorOurWorld

Daffodils~Color Our World Yellow

Planting daffodils occurs in the fall, but the glory comes in the spring, when daffodils spring up out of the ground, usually at the first sign of warmth.  This year my daffodils came at the end of February. They were lovely and I enjoyed them so much.  For our month Color Our World segment, we are looking at the color yellow. <br />
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Yellow is between orange and green on the color spectrum and is considered a primary color.  In Europe, Canada and the United States, a survey stated that people most often associate this color with <span style="background-color: white;"><i style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">amusement, gentleness, and spontaneity, but also with duplicity, envy, jealousy, avarice, and, in the U.S., with cowardice, according to Wikipedia.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think I like the way China sees it</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">,</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><i style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">where it is seen as the color of happiness, glory, wisdom, harmony, and culture.  </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yellow was one of the first colors used by cavemen, through clay colored with ochre.  Yellow is considered the most visible color and is preferred by birds and insects. Yellow is the most common color of flowers. Yellow is the least often color stated as someone's favorite color.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Most daffodils come from the area around the Mediterranean Sea where they have been cultivated for hundreds of years.  The Romans, who thought that daffodils had healing powers, brought the flower to Great Britain where they grew mostly as weeds, until a group of men started planting them purposefully in their gardens.  They require little care, needing about an inch of water a week during the blooming season.  Dividing them every five years rejuvenates the plant.  </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">Go out and enjoy these beautiful flowers while they last.  They are already gone in Zone 8, but just now appearing in Zone 6, where these pictures were taken.  Daffodils flower language is </span><b><i><span style="color: yellow;">Friendship.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Check out my friends' posts on their gardens and yellow.  It is such a gorgeous color in the garden!</span><br />
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Find Rubekia at <a href="http://sensiblegardening.com/they-call-it-mellow-yellow/" target="_blank">Sensible Gardening.</a></div>
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Find Three Seasons of Yellow at <a href="http://landscapedesignbylee.blogspot.com/2017/04/this-month-in-garden-three-seasons-of.html#.WQYff_nyvX5" target="_blank">A Guide for Northeastern Gardening</a></div>
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Find varigated yellows at <a href="http://www.bloomingsecrets.com/blog/color-combos-yellow-variegated" target="_blank">Blooming Secrets.</a></div>
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Visit us in May where all we will discuss is the color blue!  I can't wait to see what my fellow gardeners share with us!</div>
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Daffodils~Color Our World Yellow

Planting daffodils occurs in the fall, but the glory comes in the spring, when daffodils spring up out of the ground, usually at the first s...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 18 April 2017 /

Personal Pursuit of Happiness: Personal Life Commandments

The Happiness Project, written by Gretchen Rubin, was a book I read in 2010 when having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.  It was an interesting read, but at the time, I wasn't ready to work on being happy yet. I was still traumatized with my diagnosis and working on getting my life back.  Happiness could wait.<br />
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Fast forward seven years and I am back on the Happiness train!  I started by writing my Personal Life Commandments, things I have used throughout my life to guide me in decision-making.  I want to share them here, for future generations of Olivers, Holts and Steffes to better understand me.</div>
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1.<i><b>  Keep Smiling.  </b></i>This was a saying that my father-in-law, Giles Steffes, said to us when we were going through some tough times.  A sort of "this too shall pass" sort of statement.  It has helped us through tremendous grief and heartache.</div>
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2. <b><i> Breathe. </i></b> Learning how to breathe seems a little ridiculous, but it is an important concept in controlling your happiness and reducing your stress.  Reminding myself to "breathe" has helped me in the most basic of ways.</div>
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3.  <b><i>Do Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For.</i></b>  This showed up on my Facebook feed and it had to become a part of my personal life commandments.  This notion makes me think of the adventurous girl I was back in the day!<br />
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4.  <b><i>Kindness Matters</i></b>.  Kindness matters to ALL, not just the strangers (random acts of kindness people) but to your family and friends.  It's easy to forget that those nearest to us need our acts of kindness as well.<br />
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5.  <b><i>Belly laugh daily. </i></b> It is important to me to laugh outrageously every day.  It brings oxygen into my system and makes me smile more often throughout the day.<br />
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6.  <b><i>Dance.</i></b>  I never feel so alive than when I am dancing.  The music, my body feels 100 times lighter and my brain is tickled with the whole notion.<br />
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7.  <b><i>Leave a mark. </i></b> Not the hitting kind!  Leave a mark on mankind.  As a teacher, I had the blessing to teach over 300 students and as a principal touch nearly 4,000 students.  My goal was to be sure that each of them knew that I cared. I feel like I accomplished that goal.  Now I am trying to impact public education the best way I know how, and that is to teach pre-service teachers.<br />
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8.  <b><i>Practice gratitude.</i></b>  I have been so blessed in my life.  So many wonderful opportunities, so many wonderful friends and fabulous family members.  I've known illness, death and heartache, but I have been blessed so much beyond those negatives.<br />
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10.  <b><i>Be Terri.</i></b>  Be the best me I can be, and right now that means focusing on my health and mental well being.  My word for this year is CONQUER and I believe I am on the right path for doing this.<br />
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Do you have a list of personal life commandments?  If so, leave me a link so I can visit you!  This was a wonderful chance to dive in and really ask myself what was important to me.  There are some that didn't make the list, but that are super important, too.  Love with abandon, Schedule Priorities, Quality Counts, Be Mindful.  These are all things that I do use, but the top ten are listed above.<br />
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Personal Pursuit of Happiness: Personal Life Commandments

The Happiness Project, written by Gretchen Rubin, was a book I read in 2010 when having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. It was a...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 16 April 2017 / breakfast

Overnight Sausage and Broccoli Egg Bake #SundaySupper

What I really love about Easter is the brunch!  This easy to make, yummy to serve casserole is so convenient.  You can make it the day before and store in the refrigerator until time to bake or you can make it the morning of and bake it right away.  So if you forget, it is no big deal. <br />
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Breakfast Pastries</h4>
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<li><a href="http://carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple and Bacon Cornmeal Scones</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="http://www.casadecrews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blueberry Lemon Muffins</a> by Casa de Crews</li>
<li><a href="http://ourlifetastesgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemon Crumb Cake</a> by Life Tastes Good</li>
<li><a href="http://thecrumbycupcake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nana’s New York Crumb Cake</a> by The Crumby Cupcake</li>
<li><a href="http://familyaroundthetable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overnight Nutty Coffee Cake</a> by Family Around The Table</li>
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<li><a href="http://thewimpyvegetarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asparagus Quiche in Hash Brown Crust</a> by The Wimpy Vegetarian</li>
<li><a href="http://www.turnips2tangerines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baked Deviled Eggs with Toast Points</a> by Turnips 2 Tangerines</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brunchnbites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakfast Bread Bowls</a> by Brunch-n-Bites</li>
<li><a href="http://www.asianinamericamag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ham and Cheese Empanadas</a> by Asian In America</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Ahead Baked Monte Cristo Cassarole</a> by Sprinkles and Sprouts</li>
<li><a href="http://www.soulfullymade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overnight Breakfast Casserole</a> by Soulfully Made</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overnight Sausage and Broccoli Egg Bake</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="http://wholisticwoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sorrel, Chive & Duck Egg Frittata</a> by Wholistic Woman</li>
<li><a href="http://cricketsconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sous Vide Egg Bites</a> by Cricket’s Confections</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tuna Deviled Eggs</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.monicastable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Spring Greens</a> by Monica’s Table</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baked Chili Maple Bacon</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackberry Orange Oatmeal Bowls</a> by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://helpfulhomemade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette</a> by Helpful Homemade</li>
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Overnight Sausage and Broccoli Egg Bake #SundaySupper

What I really love about Easter is the brunch! This easy to make, yummy to serve casserole is so convenient. You can make it the day befor...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 15 April 2017 / dinner , lunch , Soup

Roasted Carrot and Coconut Milk Soup #SoupSwappers

Our theme this month in Soup Swapper Saturday is Root Vegetables!  Since I have been eating such a restricted diet (sugar free, dairy free and gluten free) I have turned to soups to make a meal interesting!  Root vegetables are delicious roasted, so I decided to try my hand at a roasted soup blended in my Blend-Tec!<br />
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The recipe is very easy with easy clean up.  Isn't that how we'd like all meals to be?  Served with a green salad and a vinegar dressing, this is a tasty and healthy meal.  I topped my soup with a little bit of whipped coconut cream!<br />
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<li class="dynamic-ingredient" data-portion="0.5" itemprop="ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: none; margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="portion" data-default="0.5" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2 </span><span class="ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box;">large white onion  cut into quarters and separated (to prevent burning)</span></span></li>
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 13 April 2017 / Dessert

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip and Spice Cookies #FoodnFlix

Camilla from <a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2017/03/foodnflix-invitation-touch-of-spice.html" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a> is our host for our monthly film inspiration at <a href="http://www.foodnflixclub.com/2017/04/a-touch-of-spice.html" target="_blank">Food n Flix.</a>  The idea behind Food n Flix is to watch a movie and gain culinary inspiration from it.  The Taste of Spice, this month's film, was full of wonderful inspiration.  Camilla's summary of the movie is <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A Touch of Spice</i><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">is a story about a young Greek boy growing up in Istanbul. His grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavor. Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. Upon leaving reuniting with his grandfather, three decades later, he realize that his own life need a touch of spice!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I loved this movie but I did find it difficult to rent. I ended up going to my public library and opening an account so I could have access to a wider variety of movies to rent.  That turned out to be a good thing!  For me this movie had a lot of similarities to My Big Fat Greek Wedding (which I loved) and I loved that I recognized some of the elements of Greek film.  In the movie the older Greek men are constantly talking about the "root" word in Greek means....  </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The movie had a lot of lovely quotes that I want to remember...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">"Cinnamon makes people want to say yes."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">"Our lives need salt occasionally."</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">"Weddings without music are like relationships without arguments."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">and my favorite: "Desserts are the epilogue of the fairy tale."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So, I focused on a simple dessert, one that wouldn't take the focus off the main meal, but that a good amount of spice.  I am eating gluten free, so I kept that in mind for these cookies.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">1 1/2 c almond flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">3 packets stevia</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1/2 t baking soda</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1/4 t cream of tartar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">2 t Penzey's Cake Spice</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1/4 t salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1/4 c butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1 t vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">3 T sugar free chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Preheat over to 350.  Line cookie sheet with parchment.  In a medium bowl, mix flour, stevia, baking soda, cream of tartar and cake spice.  In a separate bowl mix together butter, maple syrup, vanilla and egg.  Combine and stir together.  Add chocolate chips and stir.  Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Scoop 1" balls of dough on the cookie sheet.  Place 2" apart.  Bake for 8 minutes or until the tops are firm and dry.  Remove from oven and cool completely.  </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The texture is definitely different, a little "grainy" but a lot like oatmeal cookies.  They are chewy and very satisfying! A quick nutritional calculation shows these cookies at about 100 calories each and 8 carbs (4 are sugar.)  Not bad for a treat!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">See the movie, make some spice cookies and come back here and tell me about it.  Join us next month for our Food n Flix movie!</span><br />
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip and Spice Cookies #FoodnFlix

Camilla from Culinary Adventures with Camilla is our host for our monthly film inspiration at Food n Flix. The idea behind Food n Flix is...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 11 April 2017 / personal growth

Spring Cleaning: Heart and Home

I have been on a journey to be the best version of myself.  I have been working on my health and taking the time to really listen to how my body responds to nutrition, water, exercise and stress.  I have learned so much and am finding myself in one of the best places I have been in for years.  It's not a complete redo, but it is definitely a make over!<br />
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While I have been reading about a "spring clean of my soul" I have also been thinking of the spring cleaning of my home.  One of my favorite book series, the <i>Little House </i>books, often talks about taking everything out of the house, cleaning everything and then bringing everything back in.  Thank goodness we don't have to do that any more, but it is a time to change the the batteries on the smoke detector, sort the clothes we no longer wear, and get ready for your neighborhood's annual garage sale.  Getting rid of clutter is the prime focus of many books, my favorite being <i>The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up </i>by Marie Kondo, and feels so amazing!  My dear friend also found this process of throwing    Decluttering your home is important, but also declutter your life.  What projects are you involved in that isn't your heart?  What things should you pass on to someone else who might need the chance to shine?  Make a commitment to examine your commitments and pass the one(s) that aren't priority to some one else.<br />
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I am also always eager to freshen up my decor.  I often see what I don't like, instead of looking at the good bones.  So when evaluating your decor (whether that is home or heart) remember to look at the good structure and enhance it!  New pillows for a great sofa?  A different color of candle with a spring scent?  Refocusing energy to those activities where you really shine?  Do what gives you energy, not what saps what energy you have!<br />
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For me, I cannot have a routine!  I guess my routine is to not have a routine.  I need to mix it up or I get easily bored.  My dad always told my sister and me that we were in charge of our own entertainment.  There was no reason ever to be bored.  If you find that you need a change, look at what you can tweak to create more interest or what you need to totally revamp.  Even the smallest change will help you feel better!<br />
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Enjoy your spring!  Watch the flowers bloom, the birds dart around and the showers of April.  The trees start to blossom and baby animals are all around.  While appreciating all the benefits of spring, consider if you are giving that same appreciation to the people in your life.  I like to share my treats with my neighbors, write notes to my husband, and call my mom at unexpected times.  These little pleasures that come from your home also brighten your heart.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was inspired by an article I saw in the St. Charles StreetScape magazine, written by Nikki Peters. </span></i> </div>

Spring Cleaning: Heart and Home

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 09 April 2017 / dinner

Lemony Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets #SundaySupper

We are a family who loves our salmon.  You can see that with <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2017/02/panfried-salmon.html" target="_blank">Panfried Salmon</a> and <a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2009/02/grocery-cart-challenge-recipe-swap.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  What we particularly like about this salmon dish is that it can be prepared in advance, thrown on the grill, eaten from the packet and then it's easy clean up!  Lots to like, and it tastes fantastic!<br />
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 This will keep the liquid ingredients from running out.  In the center, on the nonstick side, lay one salmon filet skin side up. Season filet with salt and pepper and lemon pepper.  Sprinkle 1/2 of the minced garlic onto the filet.  Lay one tablespoon of butter on top of the garlic.  Pour one tablespoon of lemon juice over the filet. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears.  Lay on top of the fish.  <span style="font-family: "museo slab" , "times" , serif; font-size: 15px;">Bring up 2 sides of foil over salmon so edges meet.</span><span style="font-family: "museo slab" , "times" , serif; font-size: 15px;"> Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.</span><br />
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<li><a href="https://gourmeteveryday.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coconut Mahi Kale Salad with Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette</a> by Gourmet Everyday</li>
<li><a href="http://www.akitchenhoorsadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crab Cake Bites</a> by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures</li>
<li><a href="https://palatablepastime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce</a> by Palatable Pastime</li>
<li><a href="http://sundaysuppermovement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Salmon Sliders</a> by Sunday Supper Movement</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grilled Baby Octopus</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manhattan Clam Chowder</a> by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wendyweekendgourmet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mediterranean Shrimp Bruschetta</a> by The Weekend Gourmet</li>
<li><a href="http://carolinescooking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salmon Tartare</a> by Caroline’s Cooking</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoked Salmon, Citrus and Avocado Salad</a> by Sprinkles and Sprouts</li>
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<li><a href="http://mylifecookbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Tilapia Pomodoro Dinner</a> by My Life Cookbook</li>
<li><a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frutti Di Mare</a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemony Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packets</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="http://flouronmyface.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp</a> by Flour On My Face</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Fail Beer Battered Fish</a> by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks</li>
<li><a href="http://www.piesandplots.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Pan Mustard Crusted Halibut and Vegetables</a> by Pies and Plots</li>
<li><a href="http://cookbookshelf.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pecan Crusted Cod</a> by From the Bookshelf</li>
<li><a href="http://www.asianinamericamag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salmon Honey-Lemon Teriyaki</a> by Asian In America</li>
<li><a href="http://www.turnips2tangerines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saucy Cod Fillets Florentine</a> by Turnips 2 Tangerines</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mysavoryspoon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scallops with Orange Butter Sauce</a> by My savory spoon</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brunchnbites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seafood Laksa</a> by Brunch-n-Bites</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bottomleftofthemitten.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheet Pan Salmon</a> by Bottom Left of the Mitten</li>
<li><a href="http://www.soulfullymade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrimp Salad Sandwich</a> by Soulfully Made</li>
<li><a href="http://www.crazedmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrimp Scampi Pasta</a> by Crazed Mom</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soft Shell Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa</a> by That Skinny Chick Can Bake</li>
<li><a href="http://cricketsconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Salmon</a> by Cricket’s Confections</li>
<li><a href="http://wholisticwoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa</a> by Wholistic Woman</li>
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In the Garden~April

Project Beautiful bloggers are her to share In the Garden, April version, to all of you who are working in the yard this month!  You will be able to use this list to get many areas of your garden ready and in order for the 2017 garden season!<br />
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In the Garden~April

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A Sentence A Day~March

I have been writing this type of journal, the one where you write a sentence a day, for almost a year now.  I love thinking about my day and summarizing in one sentence.  It means that I need to leave out certain things, which typically for me is anything that was negative.  I hope that doesn't show up as my life is all cherries and roses, because it certainly isn't.  It is just that the negative can catch up with you and stay a long long time, if you let it.<br />
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So here is March!  The month that came in like a lion and out like a lamb. <br />
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March 1.  March surely came in like a lion this year, with wild tornadoes and high winds over much of the state, causing major damage and the loss of life.<br />
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March 2.  Ashley and Eric came in for the True/False Film festival, our seventeenth year for this fun, family-oriented, fast-paced event.<br />
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March 3.  We saw great films today and managed to run across several long time Columbia friends, which is one of the things that makes it so incredibly wonderful.<br />
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March 4.  Great films today, and got to eat twice at Glenn's Cafe, a family favorite restaurant.<br />
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March 5.  Our last day at True/False, with a bunch of great films under our belt, great food, and a small visit with Bob and Renee Hasty, too!<br />
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March 6.  We are in a book club here in New Town and we met to discuss the two books we've tried to discuss since January!<br />
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March 7.  I got to go to a new garden club meeting and hear a great speaker talk about how to get birds to come into your gardens.<br />
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March 8.  My work took me to Columbia for the next three days, where I was able to speak to folks who do a split FTE like I do, and learned that others have the same stress as me!<br />
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March 9.  More Shared Learning, but afterwards I was able to attend a friend's pearl party, where you buy the setting and then pick the oysters for the pearls to put in the setting, which was fabulous fun!<br />
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March 10. I met up with my Jefferson City friends after work and we made wind chimes and I made a decorative glass plate for our living room.<br />
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March 11.  Bob and I went to the St. Louis Home and Garden show at the America's Center with a friend of ours from New Town, and saw a lot of wonderful things!<br />
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March 12.  Bob and I spent the day rearranging the second story of our house: we moved the study into the loft, and made the study into a second guestroom, so we can have more friends and family stay at "Lakeside Resort!"<br />
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March 13.  I used a new technology tool at work today, one that I am going to be using a lot in the summer, and I found it easy and fun to do!<br />
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March 14.  Our team of consultants met in Columbia today and I found it to be one of the most inspirational meetings I have been to, I felt fired up and ready to take on the world!<br />
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March 15.  It is so difficult to watch teachers struggle with new ideas when the only thing getting in the way of their progress is themselves.<br />
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March 16.  Eleven pounds lost in the last five weeks!<br />
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March 17.  We celebrated St. Patrick's Day with our dinner club having a wonderful meal at a restaurant called Bishop's Post.<br />
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March 18.  Bob and I spent a fun night in Columbia seeing a band called Here Come the Mummies, which was sincerely, THE most fun concert I have been to in a very long while.<br />
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March 19.  I was blessed to attend a bridal shower for a friend in Illinois, the bride and her sister were the only ones I knew but the food was lovely and so delicious!<br />
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March 20.  First Garden Club meeting of the 2017 season always makes me happy!<br />
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March 21. A great day to try out some convertibles!<br />
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March 22. I spent the morning with a group of women whom answer the desire of my soul to connect on a deeper level with God.<br />
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March 23.  Since the election of Mr. Trump, I have been determined to be more active in my world and one of my first steps was to join the Democratic party and to attend my first Kitchen Table Talk with Senator Clair McCaskill.<br />
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March 24. We started car shopping today to find me a much wanted convertible, which ended up at dinner at Cooper's Hawk Winery, a lovely, fitting ending to the day.<br />
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March 25.  More car shopping, which is exhausting, but still enjoyable, none-the-less.<br />
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March 26.  My mother was taken to the hospital and rushed to Columbia to their cardiac unit yesterday and today the surgeons implanted a pacemaker, a device that will help regulate the beat of her heart.<br />
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March 27.  My mom was released from the hospital today and my sister went home to be with her for a couple of days.<br />
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March 28.  Thankfully today was a light day at work and I was able to have a "normal" day and got to bed at a reasonable time and slept like a baby!<br />
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March 29.  Happy ninth anniversary to my daughter and her husband, a match that could only have been made in heaven, just like her parents and grandparents!<br />
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March 30.  A decision has been made on the car, and I am the negotiator, so let's see where this goes!<br />
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March 31.  I didn't get the car yesterday, and it was quite the let down but I am still on the hunt so it is not over yet!<br />
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Thanks for following along with my one sentence a day journaling.  I love doing it and I feel like my writing is improving, slowly and surely.  If you decide to give it a try, please let me know so I can follow you!<br />
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