Smart Food

Smart Food: Potluck of Produce, Chili Vegetable Ragout

August 26, 2011
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Fresh local produce is something a Smart Mama LOVES!  I’m sure you all agree!  Whether you’re at a local farmer’s market, partake in a farm-share [...]

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Smart Food: Slow-Cooked Chicken Wine and Tomato

August 22, 2011
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Another great slow-cooker YUMMY recipe for back to school days!  I adapted this recipe from EatingWell.com.  It tastes great with a serving of brown rice [...]

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Smart Food: Pot Roast, a Back to School Favorite

August 18, 2011
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As we get ready for the crazy back to school schedule, we need to stack our decks.  We need to have plans in place to [...]

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Smart Food: Vegetarian Chili

December 13, 2010
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I know you want to stay warm with the cold weather that is approaching across the nation!  Here is a delicious YUMMY recipe that is [...]

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Smart Food: Jimmy D’s Griddle Sticks w/giveaway

September 7, 2010
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Mommy, can I have a pancake on a popsicle? Bet your child didn’t ask you that this morning! Jimmy Dean has created what I consider [...]

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Smart Food: Chocolate Angel Food Cake by KludgyMom

August 27, 2010
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Guest Poster: Gigi from KludgyMom.com This week I welcome Gigi, a stay at home mom who parents, cooks and lives haphazardly!  She blogs about it [...]

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Smart Food: Cashew Chicken, compliments of Kludgy Mom

July 26, 2010
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Guest Poster: Gigi from KludgyMom.com This week I welcome Gigi, a stay at home mom who parents, cooks and lives haphazardly!  She blogs about it [...]

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Smart Food: Salmon with Vanilla Balsamic Marinade using Vanilla Bean Paste

July 12, 2010
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I have a new secret ingredient!  It’s what Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing to the United States in the late 1700s.  Vanilla! I was [...]

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Smart Food: Chicken with Apricots

June 29, 2010
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Here’s a recipe that’s fairly easy and healthy! I have included nutritional information below. Chicken with Apricots ~ Serves 4 Pecan halves, 2 oz 2 [...]

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Smart Food: Sliced Summer Fruits with Mango Puree

June 25, 2010
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Sliced Summer Fruits with Mango Puree – For 4 1 mango 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice Pinch of cayenne pepper ½ small papaya, slice [...]

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It’s all in the presentation! Sushi Restaurant = GREAT Kids Meal!

April 8, 2010

What a great surprise last week when we ordered a chicken and rice dish at a new sushi restaurant! I’m sure you’re not surprised that [...]

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Smart Product: CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic ZBars – w/giveaway

April 6, 2010

     Picky eater in this house!  How about yours?  I was provided with a sampling of both the CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic [...]

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Arrr! Pirate’s Booty – A great treasure for pirates of all ages!

September 24, 2009

Ahoy! Did you know that Saturday, September 19th was ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’? Arrrrr!I feel the need to celebrate! Where’s my eye patch, hook [...]

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Bob Evans Sides – a Smart Mama Time Saver!

September 20, 2009

Last week I was June Cleaver…made a nice turkey breast and delicious salad for the fam. In my crazy Smart Mama schedule, I barely had [...]

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