Monthly Archives: October 2010

Green Juice

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Kasey

Have you ever had green juice?  Even though we have had the juicer for over a year, Cory never drank my green juice.  The bright green hue was a little scary to him so I would always make his fresh … Continue reading →

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What to do with Acorn Squash?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kasey

When I brought home an acorn squash from the grocery, Cory asked “What are you gonna do with that green pumpkin?”.  At first glance, hard winter squashes can be intimidating but they are actually pretty easy to prepare.  Not to … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pear & Cheese Sandwich

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Kasey

Comfort food usually brings back childhood memories of simple home cooking that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  It invokes feelings of nostalgia and, of course, comfort.  Comfort food does not have to equate unhealthy food.  For example, … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Basil Shrimp Pasta

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Kasey

My fabulous coworker brought me fresh basil from her garden!  Our office smelled like basil the entire day   In my opinion, fresh ingredients (especially fresh herbs) always improve the taste and quality of a dish.  There are so many … Continue reading →

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Sweet Plantains

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Kasey

A basket of plantains caught my eye in the produce section of my grocery store the other day.  Immediately, I was flooded with sweet St. Lucian memories and decided to grab one.  Plantains belong to the banana family and are … Continue reading →

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Mexican Pizzas

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kasey

The other night, I decided to create a healthier version of Mexican Pizzas.  The Verdict = Watch out Taco Bell, these pizzas were easy, healthy, and delicious! Ingredients  corn tortillas fat-free refried beans extra lean ground beef Kasey’s taco seasoning … Continue reading →

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Making Groceries

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Kasey

Never heard of “Making Groceries”?  It’s what New Orleanians say when they are heading to the supermarket to buy groceries.  So, yesterday I was “making groceries” at Rouses (a local LA grocery store) and thought I would share my grocery … Continue reading →

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