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  • Beets with Honey and Goat Cheese

    Beets with Honey and Goat Cheese

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    So, I have beets for you today, which I’m sure is disappointing for many of you, but please, hear me out. These beets are peeled and sliced thinly. Then, roasted in a hot oven. They’re served with a drizzle of honey and sprinkling of goat cheese. The combination is addictive. Really. I swear. Here’s some…

  • Salad Dressing Recipes on Better KC

    Salad Dressing Recipes on Better KC

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    So I was on T.V. last week. It was scary, and I was nervous, but I’m so glad I did it. Here’s the official clip, along with details on the two salad dressings I made on air. KCTV5 Mustard Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. agave syrup 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar Salt…

  • Blueberry Banana Pancakes

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    Lately, I’ve been trying to make healthier choices when it comes to eating and exercise. And while I’m not always successful, I have been starting to incorporate some good-for-you ingredient swaps in our everyday meals. One of my recent successes was inspired by the banana muffins in The Family Cooks, a great healthy cookbook full…

  • DIY Beauty: Bubble Bath

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    I don’t know about you, but after the mad dash of the holidays, I could use some pampering.  Like a lot. Soaking in a tub of bubbles seems pretty perfect right now. Making your own beauty products can be a lot of fun, so I did some searching for an easy bubble bath recipe. I…

  • DIY Beauty: Banana Mask

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    Today, I whipped up a little banana mask up in my quest for great DIY beauty. Designed for oily skin, I thought it would be perfect for me. I keep ripe bananas frozen in my freezer and used one for this recipe. Please do not do this. Use a fresh one instead. The mask works…

  • Food Project: Homemade Bread

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    There are a number of reasons why people might think I’m crazy. Making home-made bread with a four-month-old is one of them. Choosing a recipe with multiple rise times for my first go at is another. Selecting the recipe, because it looked good, and I didn’t want to buy special flour is probably at the…

  • Patriotic Pancakes

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    Last month, I went with friends to see Burn the Floor at the Kauffman Center. Before the matinée, we met for brunch at Bluebird Bistro. I had the pleasure of trying their strawberry pancakes with granola and sage. I liked the unexpected crunch of the granola and thought I could do my own twist using my…