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Three Recipes to Keep in Your Pantry

by Cheri20 comments
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Unpredictability is to be expected when you have a family. No matter how organized and steady YOU are, the rest of the family doesn’t always follow suit. As parents, we have to learn to be flexible and roll with the punches. Mealtimes can be a harried affair when things don’t go as planned and the [...]

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Spotlight Ingredient: Oats

by Aimee34 comments
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It is safe to say that oats are among the favorite grain choices here in North America. They are an absolute staple in our house, reinventing themselves through granola, muffins, scones, summer fruit crisps, and much more. Easy to source, affordable and nutritious, oats of every variety should be stocked in your pantry! Oats don’t [...]

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Spotlight Ingredient: Leeks

by Aimee19 comments
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By far the most underestimated of all winter vegetables is the leek. They usually get lost in the respectable, yet predictable Vichyssoise, but this cousin of the onion is capable of so much more. From Humble Beginnings to Show Stoppers Once dubbed “Poor-man’s Asparagus”, the leek needs only some slow braising or gentle grilling to [...]

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A Guidemap for Finding Real Salt

by Shannon27 comments
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All photos by Shannon We cook with salt every day and if you’re not cooking with it, then someone else is adding salt in your food for you. Maybe the wrong kind. Most of the discussions surrounding salt are negative. We often hear about lowering our intake levels, but then aren’t we missing the deeper [...]

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Head of the Class: Eco-Friendly Lunch Containers for a Smarter Planet

by Aimee0 comments
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I know that Simple Bites readers will be interested in Mariah’s post on Simple Kids yesterday. Even if you don’t have children of your own, you can take advantage of these excellent eco-friendly lunch container ideas anytime you need to pack your own lunch. Mariah also give tips on what to pack! From her post: [...]

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