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Easy Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sponsored post by Mabel’s Labels. Please check out the full recipe here. All hail the avocado! This nutrient-rich fruit (although technically, it is a berry!) is native to tropical climates and when harvested, the flesh softens to a creamy, almost buttery texture, which has become synonymous with super foods and… Continue reading Easy Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

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Mom’s Easy Apple-Raisin Muffins

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sponsored article by Mabel’s Labels My mom is an expert baker. I can speak from experience. Although I unfortunately didn’t inherit her superb baking skills, I did seem to acquire her knack for modifying and updating recipes to include healthier ingredients. We never follow recipes exactly and this easy muffin… Continue reading Mom’s Easy Apple-Raisin Muffins

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Whole Wheat Maple Banana Flax Muffins

Please note: This post is sponsored by Mabel’s Labels Happy Valentine’s Day! This past weekend, my daughters and I sat down and wrote out some fun Valentine’s cards for the sweet students at their respective schools. The wintry weather also inspired us to do some baking! Cooking with kids is such a great experience –… Continue reading Whole Wheat Maple Banana Flax Muffins

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Crispy Lentil, Spinach and Feta Fritters

Please note: This is a sponsored post courtesy of Mabel’s Labels. Happy New Year! 🎉 I cannot believe it is 2017. Seriously, where did 2016 go? Last year, my family made an effort to eat less meat. We started with “Meatless Mondays” and now we are aiming for “Meat-free Fridays” in 2017. I wanted to… Continue reading Crispy Lentil, Spinach and Feta Fritters

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Quick Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Potato Soup

‘Tis the flu season at chez Pragma Mamma. Last week my preschooler succumbed to the respiratory influenza virus and this week my usually rambunctious toddler has fallen victim to the nasty bug as well. Being at home with sick kids is NOT fun. In addition to the mountains of mucousy tissues, increased irritability and lack… Continue reading Quick Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Potato Soup