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Banana and Lemon Desserts

With summer unofficially over, grocery stores will soon be packed with fall’s harvest. Apples and pumpkins will fill produce sections and the smell of fresh pies will fill your home. After a while, though, you might get a hankering for a taste of something different. When you are get tired of apple this and pumpkin that, then consider making the following refreshingly light desserts that will have you thinking of summer even when the leaves are piling up in your driveway. BANANA GINGERBREAD Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup wheat germ, toasted 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

Not all birthdays are celebrated with cake. Just ask my mom. She hasn’t commemorated her birthday with cake for as long as I’ve been alive. Rather, on her special day she requests Banana Cream Pie… and not just any Banana Cream Pie. Each fall my mom celebrates another year on earth with at least two slices of Mile-High Banana Cream Pie with an Oreo Cookie crust. Yes, it’s as decadent as it sounds. In honor of my mom’s upcoming birthday I thought I would share the recipe for her special pie. I’d love to say that it is an ancient … Continue reading →

Frozen Banana Malted for a Hot Summer Day

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So far this year, it has not gotten so hot that it has warranted the frosty milk shake to cool off summer. But I’m sure you know exactly what type of day I’m talking about. The type of day where it’s so hot the kids don’t even want to go outside. Instead they stay lethargic, consciously attempting to conserve every last bit of energy they have. That is the perfect type of day to make this banana malted. This is a great recipe to do with the kids but I will warn you that it is more of an art … Continue reading →

A Cheap Meal Out (and a Winter Coat for 85 Cents)

Last Saturday, we decided to take a trip up to a tourist spot, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Many people vacation there because Lancaster has a large Amish community. Sure enough, there are plenty of fun things to do and buy. There are handmade items, such as quilts and furniture and plenty of yummy pies, cakes and bread to purchase. While we can’t resist picking up a pie, our usual stops in Lancaster have nothing to do with the Amish tourist trade. Instead, we focus on where the value is. Our first stop is an Amish-run natural food store. The store is tucked … Continue reading →

Simple and Affordable Seasonal Fun

Summer 2012 officially ends on Friday. However, that doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family fun. Fall marks the start of apple and pumpkin-picking season. Whether you live in the north, south or mid-Atlantic, the nation is teeming with farms that allow visitors of all ages to pick their own produce. These u-pick farms offer fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. What’s more, you will be able to bond with your clan in the great outdoors, which is a priceless experience for most folks. In addition, if you have kids, visiting a farm is a great way to show … Continue reading →

Monkeying Around

How do you keep your kids from singing the summer blues? My daughter is suffering from too-much-pool-itis. Consequently, her singing has gotten louder in the last few days. I feel for her. It’s too hot to simply play outside in the yard. You really have to be immersed in water if you are going to be exposed to the sun for a prolonged period of time. Still, I don’t want her sitting in an air conditioned house staring at a TV all day, just because she wants to take a break from the pool. Fortunately, my kid is a whiz … Continue reading →

Fall Fun with Apples

Tis the season for apple overload. My family went bananas at a local u-pick apple orchard last month. We hauled home more than 20 pounds of the healthy fruit and still have more than a dozen individual apples left. They won’t be good for much longer, which is why I have been desperately looking for ways (besides making yet another pie) to make the most of the shiny orbs. Fortunately, there is no shortage of ideas floating around cyberspace. I tested a few of the more unique options from Women’s Day and several other reputable sites, then narrowed down my … Continue reading →

Crazy Diets: The 3 Day Diet

The 3 Day Diet is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Cleveland Clinic diet. Considered a fad diet as there is no proof it works as magically as its claim. Supposedly the combination of the foods in the diet causes a metabolic change to boost your body into high gear and burn fat. One is supposed to follow the eating plan exactly making no deviations. It is then followed up by four days of eating regularly and then the diet is repeated once again. The problem arises when the plan only allows for about 1,000 calories a day. Instead of … Continue reading →

What Food Can You Freeze?

Freezer cooking can definitely save money and time in your household, but do you know which food freezes well? Understanding what you can freeze and what you can’t will help you avoid loss of food. Plus, if you know that something will freeze well, you can then stock up on that item or the ingredients to make it, saving even more money. Here is a list of food stuff that can go in your freezer and be enjoyed later. Baked goods, such as muffins, cakes, brownies, cookies, rolls, bread, buns, pie crust and pizza crust. For best results, frost cakes … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day on a Tray

When it comes to Mother’s Day, simple doesn’t have to mean boring. I recently read a poll that claimed moms no longer appreciate traditional gifts such as flowers, chocolates or breakfast in bed. Obviously, none of the poll respondents have experienced a gift-less Mother’s Day. There’s a lot to be said about getting something rather than nothing. If you are looking for a last-minute idea to make mom feel like a queen today, then consider whipping up the following, putting them on a tray and serving them up with hugs and kisses: SUPER SWEET FRENCH TOAST Ingredients: 1 loaf French … Continue reading →