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Category: Good Choices
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Historically, my family has really liked its soda. One of the comical disputes amongst us when I was growing up was Pepsi vs. Coke. Myself, I definitely prefer Coca-Cola. And when I say prefer, I mean I’d take anything else over Pepsi. With that said, I really started to dislike the feel of sugar in…
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As we’re nearing the end of 2025, I want to send out a reminder to get out and take in the fall season. If you’re involved in a sport like Mary and I are in disc golf, then this could quite possibly be the best time of the year to enjoy the cool and the…
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Soup isn’t the first thing I think of when I think of fast food, but Chick-Fil-A’s (CFA) seasonal Chicken Tortilla Soup is actually my favorite item on their menu. Unfortunately, it’s only available from mid-November to mid-March and now costs an eye-watering $8.50-$9.50 a bowl depending on your location. Keep in mind this is just…
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So this one is a slow cooker recipe I’ve been refining for a couple years now. It is inspired by Chick-Fil-A’s seasonal Chicken Tortilla Soup, but you can make it yourself year round! That said, it’s a soup I always seem to want when football season gets into full swing. The goals of the recipe…
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So, last week I mentioned starting a new feature that focuses on creating substitution meals for fast food favorites. The idea is to save some money, yes, but more importantly, to create healthier alternatives at home. My goal for this week is to come up with something that can be a substitute for Chick-fil-A (CFA).…
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I’ve been making a lot of refrigerator pickles lately and want to share the easy recipe I’ve settled on. These are great to have on hand to eat on their own, or to add to burgers, chicken, or grilled cheese sandwiches. The goal of this recipe is to let Mary and I have all the…
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As mentioned in my prior post, “Turning Cravings into Kitchen Staples”, I’d like to follow up with another easy recipe that uses Hunt’s Basil, Garlic & Oregano Diced Tomatoes as its central flavor. The goal of this beef & macaroni recipe is to be quick, easy, low in sodium, and to replace the microwavable meals…
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As mentioned in my previous post, “Turning Cravings into Kitchen Staples”, I’d like to start off my Easy Recipe series by sharing the first soup recipe I came up with on my own. The goal of this soup is to be affordable, hearty, and low in sodium. Most importantly, it is super easy to make.…
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While I soon plan to launch an ongoing easy recipe series, I want to first talk about staple foods and kitchen staples. I’m making a distinction here because there are staple foods for the population as a whole, and kitchen staples, which would be those ingredients you enjoy and use all the time. Staple foods,…
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