10 Blogs I Read The Most

I’ve always been a voracious reader. As a child our town’s librarian would keep all of my library cards to see how many I could fill. I love magazines. And, I have nearly 900 blogs in my Google Reader!

Pot Roast Under Pressure

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If it’s possible to love an appliance, then I’m smitten with my pressure cooker. Forgot to put something in the slow cooker in the morning, and it’s almost time for dinner? No problem with a pressure cooker!

Steps towards Success {Fitness Friday}

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I’ve come to the conclusion that the second week of each month I will neither lose nor gain weight; such is the rhythm of life.

8 Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Recipes

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Seems like everyone is looking for recipes with chocolate this time of year, so I decided to check the archives to see what I’ve made. Would you believe I only made 8 recipes that I blogged that have chocolate?

Gardens, Farms, and Markets {Simple Living Challenge}

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Just a reminder, we are working our way through the topics covered in Living More with Less. This week is actually one about which I know something! Woo hoo!

Cinnamon Chocolate Scones

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Looking for a recipe with chocolate? This mini-recipe from Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers makes just three scones, perfect for an intimate breakfast or Valentine’s gift box.

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Squirrel Casserole

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The small Christian grade school I attended in my youth has an annual wild game dinner. You are invited to bring a dish to pass that features wild game, and my Dad is famous for his squirrel casserole.

Whether you’re single or a couple, here are two great Valentine’s Day Cookbooks!

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Consider this the obligatory Valentine’s Day post. I’m not really “into” Hallmark Holidays, but these two cookbooks are really fun and are a great gift to yourself or someone you know who could use a pick-me-up.

Blood, Bones & Butter {Book Review}

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I actually read a prepublished copy of Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef last year, and have been patiently waiting to review it. Since it comes out in a few weeks, I am posting my review now!

I haven’t been this excited since . . . {Fitness Friday #31Days}

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Life is good. Yesterday I had my first FastTrac New Venture class and was surrounded by other entrepreneurs. We’re one step closer to opening our brewery; seeing the list of classes over the next 10 weeks makes the path so much clearer.