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Stress-Free Turkey Roast and Easy Thanksgiving Help – All in Pictures

Nov 27, 2014

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in Blog, Chicken & Turkey, Seasonal/Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving! I love Thanksgiving because all that’s expected is good company and a great tasting meal. At the same time, I sure understand that putting together that fantastically flavorful meal can mean a good deal of stress for those in the kitchen. To help relieve that stress, here’s the easiest, most stress-free way I…

Kamut: Nutritious Great Tasting Ancient Wheat – Picture Book Cooking Directions

Nov 18, 2014

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brucetretter

in Blog, Grains

Ever since learning about flavorful, nutritious, and versatile quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) a few years ago, I’ve been looking for and experimenting with grains I’d never tried before. Recently, I found Kamut, which is a brandname derived from the ancient Egyptian word for “wheat”. Kamut, also known as khorasan wheat, is native to Afghanistan and Iran but…

Microwave Oven Cooked French Toast – All in Pictures

Oct 26, 2014

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in Blog, Breakfast, French Toast

The only downside to making French toast in the microwave oven is that you can’t get the slightly crisp crust on the surface of the bread the way you can when your cook French toast in the frying pan. But the positives way outnumber that one slight negative. For me, the coolest thing about making…

New Short Guacamole and White Bean Recipe Video & Updated Picture Book Recipe

Oct 4, 2014

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brucetretter

in Blog, Snacks, Special Recipes, Videos

Just posted a new short video that shows how to make guacamole with white beans, which both tastes great and provides a beneficial blast of dietary fiber.

Thanks and a Toast to My Dear Ol’ Mom

Sep 29, 2014

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in Blog

My 92 year old mom died two weeks ago. Like I mentioned at her celebration of life last Saturday, which really was a celebration of her fiercely independent nature, compassion for others, and gutsy expression of free will right to the very end, Mom was strong and positive role model, mentor, and darn good friend.…

Kid-Friendly Power Cinnamon Toast – All in Pictures

Sep 14, 2014

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brucetretter

in Blog, Breakfast, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Snacks

This plain or power cinnamon toast step-by-step picture book is a great, very easy way to help empower kids in the kitchen and keep them powered up for a good sustained energy burn. Here’s all it takes to put it together – and, as always, there are just suggested ingredients. Let your – and your…

Grafton-Mendon Ride and Post-Ride Lunch

Sep 5, 2014

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brucetretter

in Blog, Cycling, Cycling Food

The pre-ride breakfast I posted here yesterday (below) kept me going no problem for a big smile 48.7 mile ride with good biking bud, Ken, out through Grafton and Mendon.

Pre-Rip Up the Road Balanced Breakfast

Sep 4, 2014

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brucetretter

in Blog, Breakfast, Cycling, Cycling Food

Got a great looking morning with dry air and bright sun shining through the window.

Guacamole with White Beans – Great Flavor & Fiber All in Pictures

Sep 2, 2014

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in Blog, Fitness/Health

In addition to tasting great, avocados are uniquely rich in heart healthy and anti-inflammatory properties. Here’s a terrifically easy, flavor and fiber packed variation on “chop & smash” guacamole that includes tips on using regularly processed vs. sodium reduced canned beans as well as how to check avocados for ripeness and/or ripen them as quickly…

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