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Peach Fest Part 1: Peach-Whole Wheat Muffins

Posted on September 2, 2010 by beckyajohnson

My cousin gave about 3 dozen peaches today. I was super excited because it is so rare to find local produce that’s grown in the middle of the desert. The peaches were ripe, so I needed to figure out a … Continue reading →

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Cucumber-Tomato Smoothies

Posted on August 1, 2010 by beckyajohnson

If you’re like me, your initial impression of cucumber-tomato smoothies may be a bit…gross. As someone who is trying to lose a few pounds, this summer I’ve been experimenting with different smoothie recipes. Most have been fruit and dairy-based, but … Continue reading →

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Homemade Blueberry Pie

Posted on July 26, 2010 by beckyajohnson

I absolutely love everything containing blueberries, so yesterday my simple living project involved making blueberry pie from scratch (yep, the crust and everything). It’s not as difficult as one would think and takes about 2 1/2 hours from start to finish. For … Continue reading →

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New Simple Living Series & Homemade Blueberry Pancakes

Posted on July 9, 2010 by beckyajohnson

In my quest to lead a more simple life, I love Erin Bried’s new book How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things your Grandmother Knew. At times, I feel that the more convenience products that are marketed and we … Continue reading →

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