tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34650443609473251582024-03-05T16:40:49.462-05:00Young GrasshopperUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-6930589711081454462024-02-01T19:30:00.001-05:002024-02-01T19:30:06.060-05:00Easy Meal Prep Rice Bowls<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkl3SRkAESuHTDtj2PiFwcvxKlHuFWToxobvJU3Sx67omSB51hTwM9zabTIK9kl9KdWyioz-Udn4XoS-Jd21deeYjsAz580dU9A9gL1mSdxwqOGc9lN-V4UQk3NXqWIBPozKzpUttYV-WLntHmEKv5YJWW_hnaqa9AW3ML9xvkfEyaFnXWSYat9re-76q/s1179/IMG_1047.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1179" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkl3SRkAESuHTDtj2PiFwcvxKlHuFWToxobvJU3Sx67omSB51hTwM9zabTIK9kl9KdWyioz-Udn4XoS-Jd21deeYjsAz580dU9A9gL1mSdxwqOGc9lN-V4UQk3NXqWIBPozKzpUttYV-WLntHmEKv5YJWW_hnaqa9AW3ML9xvkfEyaFnXWSYat9re-76q/s320/IMG_1047.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's been way too long hoping to get some of my new go to recipes up here for posterity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These bowls are definitely a new fam favorite. These are SO easy and best of all versatile. We have for dinner and make extra for lunch ---they reheat just as delicious. Everyone LOVES.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's a few I've made:</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><u>Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls</u></b><br /> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preheat oven to 350</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs or tofu info 2 inch cubes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toss chicken with 1/2 TBSP each chili powder and granulated garlic and 1 tsp salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 4 single serve oven safe bowls ---2 cup capacity--- whisk together<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/3 c. Rice<br />1/3 c. plus 1 TBSP Chicken broth <br />2 TBSP mayo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 TBSP sweet chili sauce </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">and a squirt of sriracha</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add 1/4 cup edamame to center <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Top with protein tossed in spices in a single layer</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">uncovered at </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">350 40 minutes. 💥</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Other options:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><u>Southwestern </u></b><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs or tofu info 2 inch cubes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toss chicken with 1/2 TBSP each chili powder and cumin and 1 tsp salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 4 single serve oven safe bowls ---2 cup capacity--- whisk together<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/3 c. Rice<br />1/3 c. plus 1 TBSP Chicken broth <br />2 TBSP mayo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 TBSP enchilada sauce and a squirt of sriracha</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 TBSP chopped green chilies <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add 1/4 cup each of black beans & corn to center <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Top with Chicken tossed in spices in a single layer<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">uncovered </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">at 350 40 minutes. 💥</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u><b>Teriyaki</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs or tofu info 2 inch cubes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toss chicken with 1 TBSP Chinese Five Spice and 1 tsp salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 4 single serve oven safe bowls ---2 cup capacity--- whisk together<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/3 c. Rice<br />1/3 c. plus 1 TBSP Chicken broth <br />2 TBSP mayo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 TBSP teriyaki marinade/sauce ---the thick kind<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add 1/4 cup each of diced water chestnuts & peas to center <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Top with Chicken tossed in spices in a single layer<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake uncovered at 350 40 minutes. 💥</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">NOTE: </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can use white or Brown rice [put cover the latter with foil and increase liquid to 2/3 c. and cooktime to 1 hour]. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">You could use any protein ---I've used chicken, pork and tofu. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-7663943574015162772016-01-17T22:06:00.001-05:002016-01-18T13:46:06.564-05:00Crunchy Maple Challah French Toast<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brunch is my favorite thing ever.... that's no secret, but truth be told I've gotten kind of bored with going out. So, when this recipe popped up on my Facebook feed I became mildly obsessed but I could never find it again so I created my own. Good decision. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 loaf Challah bread (sliced in thick slices)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">By popular demand I pop by the ole Young Grasshopper to share this AWESOME Cranberry Chutney recipe. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe makes 6 Pints plus 1 1/2 pint. Great </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">gifts.... I use it on sandwiches, on Brie [try it in a baked Brie.... YUM] on Crostini and of course on the Thanksgiving table.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">6 Golden Delicious apples, peeled & chopped [chunky --see picture above]</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4 bags cranberries, rinsed</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups light brown sugar</span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup champagne vinegar</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tablespoon salt</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tablespoon ground ginger</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3/4 teaspoon ground cloves</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">WHAT YOU DO:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Throw it all in a large pan, toss to coat the fruit with the sugar/spices and then heat over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I then "sorta can" it.... I use Mason jars and fill hot and invert for a couple minutes to seal. It will last for months in refrigerator [but not REALLY canned].</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-48490181414961708942014-02-27T08:27:00.000-05:002014-02-27T08:27:17.798-05:00A Cocktail Life: Welcome<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Since I've been less than reliable thought I'd pimp my good friend Anita's new venture..... </span><a href="http://www.acocktaillife.com/2014/01/welcome.html?spref=bl" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">A Cocktail Life</a><u>.</u> <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know I need a steady influx of great drink ideas! Today she is featuring a FABULOUS </span><a href="http://www.notsosimplesyrup.net/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Not So Simple Syrup</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> cocktail but looking back over her opening posts.... I'm a subscriber and you should be too!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anyone with a philosophy like this is my kind of person!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.acocktaillife.com/2014/01/welcome.html?spref=bl">A Cocktail Life: Welcome</a>: A very warm welcome to all you friends, old and new. If you know us from Hungry Couple then you've noted that we shake a mean cocktai...</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-65604148393882698642013-12-10T15:37:00.001-05:002013-12-10T15:37:14.993-05:00I'm All About Cute Food {tortellini kabob recipe}<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I know I've been largely MIA.... as penance thought I'd try to throw out a couple festive EASY make ahead appetizers each week as the holidays stroll up and get us. These are so good and truly best if they are made the day before but not required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">This recipe will make about 80 kabobs.... cut it down as you need, but they keep as a yummy snack for a few days in fridge so don't skimp too much :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 package of tortellini [I used the mixed spinach and white so I'd have even more color]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup of your favorite Italian Dressing or <a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/02/something-yummy-healthy-winter-fruit.html" target="_blank">Vinaigrette</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cook your tortellini as per package instructions to <i>al dente</i>, drain and set aside to cool while you cut your vegetables.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once prepped start kabob-ing.... tomato "cap up" then green tortellini, then pepper, then white tortellini and finish with a tomato "cap down" line up in a Tupperware or glass 9x13 dish drizzling lightly the dressing on each layer before piling the next on top. No need to separate these, I've had no sticking issues. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They are bright, festive and no fuss appetizer or light luncheon item. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I adore Halloween and this is one of my favorite Halloween Cocktails.... that said, remove the eyeballs and it's a great Sangria for any time of year :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>What You Need</em></strong><br /> 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine {I prefer a Shiraz-Cabernet Blend for a dark spiciness}<br />1/4 cup Blackberry </span><a href="http://www.notsosimplesyrup.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Not So Simple Syrup</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br />1/4 cup orange juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 can </span><a href="http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-lychee.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Lychees</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">* reserve syrup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">optional: dry ice<br /><br /> <strong><em>What You Do</em></strong><br /><br />Combine everything but the sparkling water and Lychees in a large glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Open the Lychee can and stuff each Lychee with a maraschino cherry where the pit once was, if the cherries are too large tear in half so as to not tear the lychee. Store in their juice in a covered container until ready to serve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">When ready to serve, add the sparkling water, lychee eyeballs and syrup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">If you are extra spookilicious.... add a small piece of dry ice to the pitcher [make sure it's not too full or it'll bubble over] to make it a smokey, bubbly brew!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">*Lychees are found in the canned fruit section of most Asian Markets, they are peeled, pitted and in a light syrup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's common knowledge among my blogging friends that I'm a pumpkin hater. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not that I dislike pumpkin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Au contraire, I actually love pumpkin, it's my favorite pie [my Nana used to bring one home every Friday when we lived with her special just for me!], I love pumpkin bread [my sister in law is famous for hers!] and I love pumpkin seeds [better than smoking or nail biting!].... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">What I hate is that come October everyone vomits pumpkin.... it overwhelms me. </span><a href="http://www.hungrycouplenyc.com/2012/10/pumpkin-party-martini.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pumpkin Martinis</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://girlinthelittleredkitchen.com/2013/10/pumpkin-rice-krispie-treats-holidayfoodparty/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispy Treats</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">, even </span><a href="http://www.best-dog-treat-recipes.com/pumpkin-for-dogs.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pumpkin Dog Treats</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">. swear to God. Click it. I'm not sure why but I stroke out a little with each new post.... and I'm sure they are fabulous [I've given you the links because I know each and every one of you will want a darn pumpkin martini.....]. I just cannot do it. <br /><br />But I do make my only little pumpkin every year.... twice. Once for Halloween and once for Thanksgiving. And I love it. It's think it's adorkable and yummy. Sometimes I'm more successful than others in my sculpting but it's always elementary school cute at a minimum.<br /><br />And now I share with you.<br /><br /><em><strong>What you need:</strong></em><br />1 tablespoon butter <br />2 tablespoons minced garlic<br />1/4 cup diced white onion<br /> 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened<br />1/4 cup butter, softened<br />2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese<br />1/2 cup finely crushed Cheeze-its<br />1 bell pepper stem, stick or pumpkin stem</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>What you do:</em></strong></span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Melt 2 teaspoons butter in skillet; add garlic and white onion. Cook over medium–high heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes or until just starts to brown. Remove from heat. <br /><br />Use mixer to combine garlic mixture with softened butter and cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Form your pumpkin. Place crushed crackers into large shallow bowl or pie pan. Roll cheese ball into crackers; press evenly to coat. Place onto serving plate. <br /><br />Create stem for top of pumpkin from bell pepper slices [see right hand pumpkin in picture], a stick [bottom picture] or use a real pumpkin stem [top or left picture]. <br /><br />Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors.<br />Serve with crackers and vegetables. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">I'm going to keep this short & sweet, I've been chasing my tail for a month.... I cannot believe a week has gone by since I saw this drink post and I haven't shouted from the rooftops.... this drink is ME. Heather at <a href="http://www.girlichef.com/2013/10/BlackberrySageWhiskeyFizz.html" target="_blank">Girlichef </a>channeled some serious Young Grasshopper and I. LOVE. IT. I promise you Blackberry in the winning basket of this giveaway! <a href="http://www.girlichef.com/2013/10/BlackberrySageWhiskeyFizz.html" target="_blank">GO!</a> WIN! You need this drink..... well, hell, Heather's channeling, I'm projecting.... <i>I</i> need this drink.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-16747007135856344382013-10-17T14:47:00.000-04:002013-10-17T14:50:11.435-04:00Life is Simply Not So Simple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">It's been a crazy month since we launched, with Home Shows, Special Events and getting into some retail shops. All very exciting but oh so busy. Nevertheless, the minute I slowed down I got myself some Prosecco & Limoncello and tried this awesome cocktail creation by Jennie at<a href="http://themessybakerblog.com/2013/10/07/strawberry-limoncello-sparkler-notsosimplesyrp-giveaway/" target="_blank"> The Messy Baker Blog</a>.... ahhhh. You need to go check it out for yourself and do it quick because you still have a chance to win!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-13629014425256285172013-10-03T14:23:00.000-04:002013-10-03T14:23:00.282-04:00Thinking Outside of the Box<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let me just say all these great bloggers trying our product, taking their time to create mind blowing recipes and share them has been like CHRISTMAS for me! I get so excited as I wonder what the next awesome recipe idea will be..... and Jen over at </span><a href="http://jcocina.com/strawberry-yogurt-pops-lemon-cream-soda-and-a-notsosimplesyrp-giveaway" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Juanitas Cocina</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> did not disappoint! Please check out her crazy Not So Simple yumminess at her site and while your there enter to win a gift basket from me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Well don't give up pop over to <a href="http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2013/homemade-soda-recipes-and-a-giveaway/" target="_blank">Katherine Martinelli</a> for another chance to WIN!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">p.s. she's got a great SodaStream recipe waiting for you :)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-39529634596748423732013-10-02T13:05:00.000-04:002013-10-02T13:05:05.264-04:00Strawberry Bellinis #Giveaway at That Skinny Chick Can Bake!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Oh this is the lovely Anita at her finest please check out this crafted Not So Simple ART over at <a href="http://www.hungrycouplenyc.com/2013/09/strawberry-thyme-gin-fizz-and-giveaway.html?spref=bl">Hungry Couple: Strawberry Thyme Gin Fizz and a Giveaway!</a> and of course enter to WIN! Contest closes tonight at the stroke of midnight :)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-38956677118499110212013-09-30T17:59:00.001-04:002013-09-30T18:03:14.876-04:0017 Apart: Not So Simple Syrup Cocktail Recipe & #Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've alluded to my new project but I haven't done my official.... HEY LOOK WHAT I'M DOING post. A lot is cooking over here and I saw this <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/pin-it-party-3/" target="_blank">Pin It Party over at the Lean Green Bean</a> and thought I'd use it as the motivation to gather myself together and do my launch post and maybe gather a Pin or two!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's not secret I am in love with mixology. Well, my passion for the cocktail and never-ending propensity for invention led me to start Not So Simple Syrup. What started with infusing syrups for my own cocktails, evolved to perfecting them and sharing with friends or as treats at catering events. About a year ago I really set out to create all natural syrups that would make amazing mixed drinks as well as iced teas and non-alcoholic beverages that could be sold at my favorite stores.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I naturally asked my catering partner-in-crime, Barbie, to come along on the journey. It's been one big learning experience but like everyone has kept telling me.... "if it was easy EVERYONE would do it!" It's not easy, I have made it through the labyrinth of the Florida Department of Agriculture.... the FDA.... lab testing, bottling research, design, blood, sweat and tears.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where are we today? We are a small, local maker of simple syrups that spend our days and nights looking for ways to help you transform your own drink creations. We use the highest quality ingredients, are permitted by the Florida Department of Agriculture as manufacturers and bottlers and work out of a commercial kitchen in Winter Park Florida. I personally test every batch individually, so you can trust every bottle of Not So Simple Syrup. And I'd like to share the few posts I have so far to celebrate our first orders shipping this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And starting next Tuesday [which just happens to be my BIRTHDAY!] the first of my Blogger reviews and GIVEAWAYS will be posted.... so keep an eye out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.17apart.com/" target="_blank">17 Apart</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.hungrycouplenyc.com/" target="_blank">Hungry Couple NYC</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/" target="_blank">That Skinny Chick Can Bake</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Martinelli</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.jcocina.com/" target="_blank">Juanita's Cocina</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">& I keep you posted as the list grows!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the meanwhile check out these cocktails...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/09/sparkling-not-so-simple-strawberry.html" target="_blank">Not So Simple Strawberry Limonaide</a> was what I<br />dubbed the Official drink of Summer 2013.<br />You should consider it for your 2014! [or what<br />the heck.... happy hour tonight!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is my single favorite Mojito ever<br />and my most viral pin ever.... <br /><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/05/happy-mothers-day-to-me-champagne.html" target="_blank">The Champagne Mojito!</a><br />It doesn't call for Not So Simple Syrup in this post<br />but made with Strawberry NSSS kicks it<br />OVER THE TOP!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This <a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-thirsty-thursday-ginsanity.html" target="_blank">Citrus Sparkler </a>was our New Years Eve<br />Cocktail this year. A. MAY. ZING.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I </span></span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".r[3h7k2].[1][4][1]{comment10201275704192242_3763151}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][2]"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">know</span> I should be taking more time on my posts and staging my pictures and such but it's just not where I am at right now. </span></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I find a moment to enjoy a cocktail, there's no time for staging. These are my real life moments. I <em>need</em> a drink dammit ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">And bottom line, I'm afraid I'll lose these awesome recipes if I don't start chronicling better.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">This drink was what I VERY late in the season dubbed my official drink of Summertime 2013. I only had the recipe in a comment on my Facebook Instagram post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was only a matter of time before it was</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">gobbled up by my endless ramblings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">never to be found again....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">But now it's safe. And you really should try it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">and you will too....</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">1.5 ounce Limoncello </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">1.0 ounce </span><a href="http://notsosimplesyrup.net/products/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Strawberry Not So Simple Syrup</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Shuffling through Instagram on Sunday I came across </span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stgermain.fr/cocktails.php?r=SangriaFlora" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">St. Germaine's Sangria Flora</span></a> <span style="font-size: x-large;">.... It looked lovely. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fact: nothing is nicer than a lovely glass of Sangria on a lovely afternoon. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I headed to my bar and came up with a variation of their recipe to suit my mood and pantry and to cut the alcohol I enlisted the help of my </span><a href="http://www.notsosimplesyrup.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Not So Simple Syrup"</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> and seltzer. It was as lovely as I imagined and so I had to share with YOU!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">So we meet again..... I wondered as I noticed the date if I'd even have any Rum recipes to gather as I've definitely been a Gin girl of late.... but fear not, there's still some pirate in me! Enjoy one of these fabulous drinks to celebrate the day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The always classic.....</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">NO BOO-ing here!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/10/dark-stormy-death-punch.html" target="_blank">Dark & Stormy Death Punch</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Doesn't need to be</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">complicated..... <a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/08/thirsty-thursday-fabulous-bottle-of.html" target="_blank">Meyer 25</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">I kept seeing pictures of this recipe and was dying for an event that would call for it..... then when planning dinners for the week my three little nieces were visiting... yup! Kid friendly, adult impressing.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is one of those recipes that has such a visual wow factor that one might be intimidated </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">and think they can't do </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">or </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">BAH! This is an awesome dish </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>with really no hard work</em> SWEAR! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">{I guess you could keep that between us....} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Taste wise: it's a cross between lasagna and baked ziti and could be modified to accommodate just about any diet based on your choices {vegetarian, gluten free, low fat}. </span><br>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTemn16R7SHAp5wtEK3OPaeo2CBtXGve0qGakeIbB3o5zvEj6Vk9_AmV7Rktb0rM2LEZFO9cvo3uRImM_nr_OARmioPuhGrpOrP_lj4hyzlb-Zoy2fwmJdC6FEzzJaqJM3YO5OUBUSpocp/s1600/170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTemn16R7SHAp5wtEK3OPaeo2CBtXGve0qGakeIbB3o5zvEj6Vk9_AmV7Rktb0rM2LEZFO9cvo3uRImM_nr_OARmioPuhGrpOrP_lj4hyzlb-Zoy2fwmJdC6FEzzJaqJM3YO5OUBUSpocp/s200/170.JPG" width="200"></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Best news? I founds dozens of recipes for this and while most had lists of ingredients as long as your arm.... NO NEED. Don't go there. SIX ingredients {5 if you are vegetarian LOL}. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's my new motto.... life does NOT need to be complicated. Nor does your crazy mind blowing rigatoni pie.... </span><br>
</div><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/08/fancy-meet-easy-6-ingredient-springform.html#more">READ MORE! Recipe this-a-way >>>>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-15335732668563871402013-08-13T14:48:00.000-04:002013-08-13T14:48:02.930-04:00Summer Soup {Quick Sweet Corn Vermicelli Soup Recipe}<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We love soup. Any time of year. It's comforting, it's easy and it can be a quick weeknight fix. This is a great light summer dinner that incorporates the great fresh corn that is in abundance right now and also is simplified by grabbing one of those great roasted chickens that your grocery store deli always has on hand.</span></span><br>
<a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/08/summer-soup-quick-sweet-corn-vermicelli.html#more">READ MORE! Recipe this-a-way >>>>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-74337706871001911612013-07-22T11:26:00.001-04:002013-07-22T11:26:49.554-04:00Life Doesn't Always Have To Be Complicated {Parmesan "Monkey-Bread"}<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I love Asian food. I always feel healthier for eating it. I found this soup on my <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bento-Box-Soup-51151600#ixzz2ZPSYrms2" target="_blank">Epicurious App</a> after searching "Miso, Chicken, Mushroom" and while I had to swap out quite a few ingredients to make it work with my pantry conceptually I stayed true to it and it was a PERFECT dinner [and cannot wait to eat for lunch too!]. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">And I wasn't alone.... <em>everyone</em> loved it [even the old guy] and along with it's healthfulness was fabulous flavor and great textures.... soup with crunch, does it get any better? </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New; font-size: large;">Did I mention less than 200 calories per serving? um yeah... bye bye Lean Cuisine!</span><br>
<a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/07/bento-box-soup.html#more">READ MORE! Recipe this-a-way >>>>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-89837011086157152162013-07-14T17:50:00.002-04:002013-07-22T11:28:00.607-04:00My Trifle By Vi (Vi-Shape recipe)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">A couple months ago I was approached by ViSalus and asked if I wanted to try their product, Vi-Shape, and come up with a recipe. I know quite a few folks who swear by Body by Vi and with my recent dieting I thought this was actually a perfect match for me.... </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My first step was just trying a basic shake to see what I was working with and I have to say it was really tasty. Significantly better than most of the other shakes I've tried. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">In fact, I was so impressed I can see this product in part of my normal life as a healthy tasty quick breakfast or as a component in a great snack! But I digress, after tasting it I decided to go the dessert/snack route but what I ended up with could be just about any meal depending on your portion size. It's modeled after a super yummy Trifle I made recently (which I promise to share soon) it's light, crisp and has great textures. </span><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2013/07/my-trifle-by-vi-vi-shape-recipe.html#more">READ MORE! Recipe this-a-way >>>>></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-55781178108917841972013-07-11T10:41:00.000-04:002013-07-11T10:41:12.180-04:00Happy National MOJITO Day! {A Collection of Mojito Recipes}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Well, it's been a sad three months with the inability to find the time or motivation to do a post.... I've got a gazillion pictures of dinners, restaurants and drinks all waiting for me to reactivate and write a post or two. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Alas, I've not been able to do it. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Busy with life and a few health issues have translated into a million excuses and no blogging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">EVERYTHING </span>can wait while I gather my Mojitos together and raise my figurative glass to celebrate my favorite-ist thing..... THE MOJITO! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and I will raise a literal glass later :) </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/02/ah-mexican-mojito.html" target="_blank">Mexican Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/02/driving-me-to-drink-blue-mojito-recipe.html" target="_blank">Blue Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/07/stick-fork-in-em-happy-thirsty-thursday.html" target="_blank">Millionaire a/k/a Zacapa Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-life-i-have-found-my-defining.html" target="_blank">Dragonberry Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/03/key-lime-mojito.html" target="_blank">Key Lime Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://heidi-younggrasshopper.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-knew-this-was-coming-elderflower.html" target="_blank">Elderflower Mojito</a></span></td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465044360947325158.post-3260635720236368912013-04-07T14:31:00.001-04:002013-04-12T09:19:38.861-04:00A Quick Sweet Treat (Paleo Macaroons)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">David has a huge sweet tooth and that is a major challenge when you are trying to eat Paleo. I found this recipe online and it is a great one, I wish I could credit it but I snapped a picture of the screen and couldn't find it again. Anyhow, you'll have that occasionally and these are too good to keep to myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are a quick prep treat and the "batter" holds up well in the fridge if you want to make a few here and there as a fresh baked treat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 large egg whites</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup honey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 & 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut (I had to go to my health food store to find)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A pinch of sea salt </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>What you do:</em></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk the egg whites and honey together then stir in sea-salt and coconut. Put bowl in fridge for 30 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 and form "dough" into golf ball size balls and place on parchment lined jelly roll pan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. <strong><em>ENJOY!</em></strong> </span><br />
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