easter brunch

When I was little, Easter wasn’t Easter until my mom had made all us girls new dresses. But the fun part was after the church service at Easter breakfast. The men of our church prepared, cooked and served pancakes, scrambled … more


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berry port cake

Amys Gluten Free Pantry

I have those moments of rash justification when I tell myself that I HAVE to eat this to make sure it’s ready to share. My accomplice was my 8 year old son, who like a small rodent, took a bite … more


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lake murray race for the playground

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On Sunday, May 1, join your friends and neighbors for the 2nd annual “Race for the Playground” to benefit the Lake Murray Playground Project. Registration includes entry to the race as well as a pancake breakfast. Choose the 1 mile or … more


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poached eggs

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Often times, it’s difficult to figure out the cooking of eggs when one is dairy-free. Grapeseed oil and Earth Balance spreads are helpful for scrambling or frying, but if you want to truly go au naturale, poaching is the way … more


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jewish easter

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I know. It’s a bit of an oxymoron. But when best friends don’t share the same faith, religious traditions take on a whole new slant…our Christmukkah celebration of last year is a case in point. Sharing religious traditions, along with … more


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