I used to equate healthy with taking lots of time and costing more. It still may not be as easy as just tearing something open but it can be pretty quick. This morning I made fruit and yogurt parfaits. They were YUM and filling. I simply started out thawing some frozen blueberries  I picked myself.
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I titled this first of several posts “hidden treasures” because they are every where, you just have to seek them out. I discovered this hidden treasure close to where I live. It is a “pick your own” blueberry farm. You may think that “pick your own” doesn’t sound like a treasure but I really enjoy
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Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Butter Crisp Summary: My sister and I ate lunch at a Tea Room in town and ordered a dessert that was delicious. I decided to come up with my own version and share it with my family. It was a hit!  It was simply chocolate spread on a butter crisp cookie topped
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Recipe: Crescent French Toast Summary: I used reduced fat crescent rolls, fat free half and half and egg substitute to cut back on the fat. I used part sugar free syrup and pure maple to sweeten up without all the sugar and calories. Gourmet without Guilt! Ingredients 1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute 1/4 cup
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Recipe: Buttermilk Pancakes for Every Season! Summary: We love these buttermilk pancakes. They can be lowfat and your family will never know it. Diebetic in the family or just cutting back on sugar? Just use SPLENDA sugar blend without compromising taste or texture. We pick fresh blueberries in the summer and have blueberry buttermilk pancakes.
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