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Category Archives: Food & Cooking
Sunflower Natural Foods
I’ve started blogging for Sunflower Natural Foods, a natural foods store based in Laconia, New Hampshire. They have a great bunch of bloggers sharing recipes, DIY health and beauty tips and natural remedies. If you are looking for a new … Continue reading
End of Summer Treats: Nectarine Scones
Nectarines and peaches are my favorite fruits and they are only in season in Maine for a very short window. Though I made these about a month ago, you may still be able to find some last waning local nectarines … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, fruit scones, Maine nectarines, Maine peaches, Maine scones, nectarine scones, peach scones, scones, summer desserts
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Easy Kale Chips
It has been an embarrassingly long time since I have posted. There’s been lots of exciting changes and events happening over at mainebelle, and I’ve been busy with work, projects and other adventures. I’ve missed writing here, though, so I … Continue reading
Paleo Dinner: Maine Shrimp Curry
The Maine shrimp season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy it frozen! I ordered a pound of Maine shrimp from Port Clyde Fresh Catch (PCFC) through the Portland Food Co-op. PCFC is a collaboration of … Continue reading
Coconut Nuggets
It was my father-in-law’s birthday a few weeks ago and coconut is his favorite, so I tried my hand at these double coconut muffins from smitten kitchen. I followed the recipe exactly, so head over there for all the details. … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, coconut, coconut muffins, coconut oil, dessert, energy balls, healthy snacks, muffins, Smitten Kitchen
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Paleo Diet: Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
For the past two weeks, I’ve been on a “paleo” diet. I started seeing a nutritional therapist to check in on my diet – what foods are good for me, what should I avoid? I think I tend to eat … Continue reading
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Tagged Blueberry, Breakfast, healthy snacks, Natural smoothie, Nutrition, Paleo, Paleo diet, Smoothie, Spinach, Vitamix, Whey protein
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Cumin & Cilantro Fish Tacos with Pommes Frites
Doesn’t that title sound fancy? This is actually one of the more simple meals we have made. Our good friends Chris and Laura came down from Rochester, New York last weekend for our annual winter visit. We have established a … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Cooking, New England
Tagged Cilantro, Cumin, Fish Tacos, Healthy Dinner, Pommes Frites, Smitten Kitchen, Tortillas
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Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
I guess you could call this my unhealthy snack series. However, I made these for a party, so I justified it by telling myself other people will eat most of these – and let’s say that pretty much happened. I … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate ganache, dessert, peanut butter, peanut butter brownies, Smitten Kitchen
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