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Pear Arugula Salad With Candied Walnuts

December 1, 2017 By Dana Vento 28 Comments

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The other day as I was sauntering through the grocery store, I noticed that the produce had been switched up.  The apples and pears were at the front of the produce aisle and the summer fruits were gone(sigh!) Suddenly I thought to myself, "it's time to prepare a Pear Arugula Salad With Candied ...

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6 Surprising Facts About Convenience Store Food And Drink Options

November 28, 2017 By Dana Vento 29 Comments

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The famed words in my house, "kids pack a bag we are heading out for a road trip!" If you want to see kids move faster than lightning tell them you are hitting the road and the magic begins. I rarely worry about packing food today as our road trips food demands are met at convenience stores.  ...

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Quick and Tasty Dinner Solutions For Busy Families

October 25, 2017 By Dana Vento 41 Comments

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Keeping up with life and kids and work is just about the hardest task of the day. It seems that I only begin to delve into my work and then it is after school time. I don't know where the day goes, but I will tell you after school is even busier than during school. ...

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Cookies and Cream Mini Ice Cream Balls and Angel Food Cubes

August 21, 2017 By Dana Vento 15 Comments

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We are celebrating summer in a big way and with all of the upcoming holiday picnics, I wanted to make sure I shared my great recipe and new find with you. Did you know that you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and still indulge in that perfect food known as ice cream?  ...

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Arugula Avocado Salad With Parmesan Shavings

June 1, 2017 By Dana Vento 18 Comments

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  The other night, my daughter and I came racing into the house famished and what I did amazed her.  My kitchen adventure this fine night led us to the vegetable drawers in the refrigerator, where I found my lead Ingredients: Avocados and Arugula. ...

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