tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:46:22 +0000pie crustpicturesSciocrazynessgoat penisdragon boatingbiscuitstrawberriesrelationshipsSantiam Forestraised bedsClackamas Riverbreast milkfresh fruitchocolatehikinggetting highClearwater Cranberriessocial justicefamilypecanbrowniesmorelsSisterhood of the Not So Skinny Pantscarrotsself-worthHanging RocksorbetalmondscarsneighborsCoyote Creek Cafebirth storyMary's PeaktablecranberriesNorth Carolinadonutsimple lifecashewssconesweight watchers pointsfava beansamish friendship breaddogslocalBaileyshitcampingvirtuescatsself-sufficiencyMinto Island Brown ParkOpal Creekbananabeessugar-freepart of a groupsquashlow-fatfood securitybabydessertcherriesgluten-freecoconutchickpeasaffirmationsTop 5 places in Oregonstyrofoamnectarineanswersgoat cheeseeggplantCraigslistShellburg Fallscoconut milktrustHIVweight losstomatoesmuffinPowersflour mixCarsonwalnutschangewheat-freerational thoughthot cakescocoa powderAIDSGene's Meat Marketdinner ideasinternational foodfishbowlSistersSmall Farms ConferencegarlicplanningbreadAnother Pumpkin Patchfurloughteam worksense of belongingdoughnutclam cakescakezucchiniquinoafencebike ridingSouth Africablack garbanzo beansturkeysunflowercabbagesouptainted foodfriesindividualitystressrecyclingcookiessteelpotatopizza doughfocacciaessentialapricotinterdependenceHappy Ridersporkhoneybroccoliblueberriesquick weekend get-awaysrelaxingspice cakeVulcan LakelifeFresh Start Marketdressingrecipedairy-freecovered bridgesbutternut squashmalamutegardeningdatesHeywood Wakefieldkayakingpeppermintdippumpkingrocery shoppingsense of communityhealthCrock-potShelburg FallsIt's not always best to do what you're "supposed to" do...you might miss out on something great! Besides, who gets to decided what you're "supposed to" do anyway?http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)Blogger117125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/FreshAndFeistyhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-2774878729694325820Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:32:00 +00002011-12-16T09:34:43.537-08:00datescocoa powdercashewspeppermintbrowniesdessertalmondswheat-freegluten-free I adapted this recipe to what we had on hand and to our tastes.  Andrew liked it.  Try it and see what you think. Peppermint "brownies" or balls 1 c raw almonds 1 c raw cashews 20 dates, pitted (Note: I don't have the nice juicy medjool dates, we get ones in bulk from Winco so if you have the medjool they are probably about half the size) 1/2 tsp peppermint extract...I used some http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/Ojz3WOtdyIE/peppermint-brownies-or-balls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/Ojz3WOtdyIE" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/12/peppermint-brownies-or-balls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-8220414315083032874Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:18:00 +00002011-12-08T20:28:15.108-08:00broccolicoconut milkdinner ideasgluten-free This paired quite well with the flax seed "bran" bread and barbecued lamb chops.  If you don't have to keep it dairy-free, it also is pretty tasty with a bit of shredded cheddar on top! Cream of Broccoli Soup 2 T butter 2 cloves garlic 1 small shallot 1/2 c or so potato diced (small to medium potato)* ~ 4 c broccoli chopped up* 6 c. broth 1/2 c full-fat coconut milk 2 T lemon juice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/Dalsr0hDTqk/cream-of-broccoli-soup-gf-dairy-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/Dalsr0hDTqk" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/12/cream-of-broccoli-soup-gf-dairy-free.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-4527887442536852942Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:19:00 +00002011-11-29T20:27:09.501-08:00flour mixpumpkindairy-freewheat-freegluten-free Um, yeah, anything with pumpkin (except pumpkin pie but that's a texture issue) usually tastes pretty darn good to me.  Andrew actually liked these because he couldn't taste the pumpkin...go figure! Pumpkin Ginger Snaps 2 T butter, softened 2 T pumpkin, or pureed squash 1 egg 1/3 c brown sugar 1/4 c molasses 1/2 tsp baking soda + 2 tsp water 1 tsp each cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/C7hktzt-V8I/pumpkin-ginger-snaps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/C7hktzt-V8I" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/11/pumpkin-ginger-snaps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-8629257913339860325Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:25:00 +00002011-11-27T15:32:56.133-08:00 Okay, so in no way are these graham crackers...but they are easy and pretty tasty. That's just what Andrew asked if I was trying to copy, so to speak.  And they are, heaven forbid, relatively healthy! Almond "Graham" Crackers 1 1/2 c almond flour* 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2-3 T water Mix dry ingredients together.  Add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes togetherhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/oV1eGIvfyKU/almond-graham-crackers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/oV1eGIvfyKU" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/11/almond-graham-crackers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-7313340777713908696Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:24:00 +00002011-11-20T19:30:52.563-08:00 5x7 Folded Card View the entire collection of cards. There's more inside and on the back.  Andrew and I had fun creating this together and love what we get from Shutterbug! But now he wants a leg lamp instead of a Christmas tree...what have I started?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/ultxqqL_VgU/this-years-christmas-cardits-kind-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/ultxqqL_VgU" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/11/this-years-christmas-cardits-kind-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-9167476467738839187Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:26:00 +00002011-10-26T13:26:52.838-07:00part of a groupfamilysense of communitysense of belongingA sense of community is part of what makes us human; an extremely important part.  With the Internet, texting, etc. one would think we all have well developed communities.  But really, how many of the people on your Facebook page are more than acquaintances? Maybe I'm just old-fashioned but I miss getting more than bills and junk mail in my mailbox.  That's why I still participate in the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/AN9SZEMQR4E/how-do-maintain-your-community-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/AN9SZEMQR4E" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-do-maintain-your-community-or.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-1169937486117402675Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:17:00 +00002011-10-22T20:17:00.376-07:00breadwheat-freegluten-free This is pretty much this lady's recipe.  I don't think it's like focaccia as she describes it but it's not too bad.  We'll see about in the morning. Flax Seed "Bran" Bread 2 c freshly ground flax seed (again, you're using that dedicated coffee grinder, right?) 1 T baking powder 1 tsp salt 5 eggs, whipped 2 T molasses 1/2 c water 1/3 c melted coconut oil or butter 1. Preheat oven http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/X-D_Mjmcmhc/flax-seed-bran-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/X-D_Mjmcmhc" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/10/flax-seed-bran-bread.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-7399358195465932724Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:13:00 +00002011-11-02T12:31:31.582-07:00squashsugar-freegarliccoconutdinner ideascarrotsdairy-freewheat-freesoupgluten-free Apparently, not everyone looks in the fridge in the fall/winter and thinks...I'm going to make a soup out of whatever is in there.  But, seriously, throwing together a soup doesn't have to be that hard!  With that in mind, the following recipe is a guideline.  Many of my recipes are guidelines.  I just don't take the time to measure things :)   Remember, it's not worth it to take yourself or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/uE5O8MHySWI/curry-chicken-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/uE5O8MHySWI" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/10/curry-chicken-soup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-3502777719877112697Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:59:00 +00002011-10-10T20:52:00.821-07:00Crock-potpotatodinner ideasgluten-free I hate potato salad...this is not potato salad.  I think it's ridiculous that it's called potato salad.  No mayonnaise anywhere near it.  Bacon, vinegar and potatoes, what's there not to love!  Andrew still doesn't like it but I'm not sure he tried it.  He certainly won't try it with the onions in there :) German Potato Salad (adapted from this recipe) 6 c diced potatoes, leave the skin onhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/msdWPEmbVMk/german-potato-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/msdWPEmbVMk" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/10/german-potato-salad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-4647169997505260314Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:03:00 +00002012-01-14T16:46:22.288-08:00simple lifedressingcashewsdipdairy-freewheat-freeThis stuff is amazing!  No really, it is amazing.  I adapted it from this lady's recipe...most of my adaptations are because I don't have the stuff on hand or I'm too lazy.  Either way, it's amazing.  I know I said it before :) Note: If you don't have a high powered blender like I do, you might actually want to soak the cashews.  I have a Vitamix and it just blends the heck out them! AMAZING http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/oDIHS0NG2DY/amazing-diary-free-ranch-dipdressing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/oDIHS0NG2DY" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/10/amazing-diary-free-ranch-dipdressing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-3779748580377819931Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:41:00 +00002011-09-22T13:15:10.597-07:00eggplanttomatoesgarlicdinner ideasdairy-freewheat-freesoupgluten-freeWe get a weekly box of produce from Minto Island Growers.  Good stuff.  With the box, they include an electronic newsletter with information about the farm and some recipes to give folks ideas.  I used to make Andrew use the eggplant as eggplant Parmesan but I'm not eating the carbs or cheese like that.  So, what is a girl to do?  And, we've had lots of eggplant! This week's newsletter had a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/tolWiaxz__c/roasted-eggplant-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/tolWiaxz__c" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/09/roasted-eggplant-soup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-5090357465854594895Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:04:00 +00002011-09-17T11:04:59.750-07:00cabbagedinner ideasgluten-freeWe have a bit of cabbage...and by a bit, I really mean a LOT!  So, I needed something to use it up.  This recipe takes care of that and tastes pretty darn good.  It's like cabbage rolls with out the rolling part. Cabbage Goulash 1 lb ground pork or pork sausage 1 lb ground beef 1 T Italian seasoning 1 tsp fennel seed, ground up a bit in mortar and pestle 1 T chili powder 1 tsp garlic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/hS4jsOvmNjs/cabbage-goulash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/hS4jsOvmNjs" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabbage-goulash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-6961479927608233538Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:31:00 +00002011-09-07T10:33:00.018-07:00apricotsugar-freedinner ideascarrotswheat-freegluten-freeThere are a lot of recipes that I make that are made on the fly and thus I don't share them here; mostly because I don't measure anything.  This is a bit like that but I feel it's flexible enough that you (or I) can reasonably recreate it with the following "notes."  Also, this is truly sugar-free...it doesn't have a fake sugar or a white sugar substitute like honey or such.  I have a hard time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/RVgF4oQUat0/quick-sugar-free-pan-fried-carrots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/RVgF4oQUat0" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/09/quick-sugar-free-pan-fried-carrots.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-2246579223861330827Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:56:00 +00002011-08-24T12:16:32.814-07:00carrotswheat-freegluten-freeToday was a very good friend's 55th birthday (love you Babbitt).  I know he likes carrot cake so I thought I'd try and be a little creative.  I think the result was pretty good.   It's basically a spice cake with carrots in it along with a yummy cream cheese layer and of course cream cheese frosting!  And, it has none of the yucky stuff like raisins or pineapple :)  Of course, if you can't do http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/wflvhQ2xYyQ/gluten-free-spicy-carrot-cake-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/wflvhQ2xYyQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/08/gluten-free-spicy-carrot-cake-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-478846814682748152Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:21:00 +00002011-08-21T19:21:25.048-07:00zucchinidinner ideaswheat-freeAs I've said before, it's that time of year...the time of year when there are lots of zucchini!  And, I have a weakness for free food.  I'm growing some yellow zucchini but do I say no when others want to give me some...yeah, not so much.  Therefore, we are eating a lot of zucchini.  Beyond chocolate cake, Dylan and I made fritters tonight that were inspired by this recipe.  I had some leftover http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/t9EzLMLJU5k/zucchini-and-corn-fritters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/t9EzLMLJU5k" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/08/zucchini-and-corn-fritters.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-5486936143298833245Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:24:00 +00002011-08-21T19:36:34.061-07:00honeydessertdairy-freewheat-freegluten-freeWe had Dylan's birthday party today.  While Mom made a beautiful teddy bear cake for Dylan, it had wheat in it, so I made a few gluten-free cupcakes for the rest of us.  And, they turned out pretty darn well.  I used a half batch of the Chocolate Honey Beet Cake recipe (with 2 eggs) for one set (made 10 cupcakes) and this recipe for the other.  I was going to make cream cheese frosting but there http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/Ke2XT__2D-4/classic-white-gluten-free-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/Ke2XT__2D-4" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/08/classic-white-gluten-free-cupcakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-4364959331663860729Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:34:00 +00002011-08-07T08:34:17.171-07:00coconutrelationshipscakesense of belongingrelaxingdairy-freechocolatewheat-freegluten-freeLast night we had Rebecca, Hans, and Destiny over for dinner. Andrew and I really enjoy spending time with them. There is no drama and while we have many things in common, we have enough not in common that it's fun learning from each other.  Speaking of learning from each other...We also learned a new yard game from Rebecca and Hans called Kubb.  It's a Swedish game with blocks you knock down http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/o_L8huD_RIk/coconut-nut-macaroon-torteand-kubb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/o_L8huD_RIk" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/08/coconut-nut-macaroon-torteand-kubb.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-1448483475017295460Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:58:00 +00002011-08-09T13:21:59.653-07:00cookiescashewsbananaI wouldn't exactly call these a cookie but they kind of are...Andrew thought they tasted good so I guess that says something :) Healthy Banana Granola "Cookies" 3 c. oatmeal 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 T cocoa 1/4 c. coconut oil, melted 3 super-ripe bananas, pureed in blender 3/4 c. cashew pieces Mix the oatmeal, cinnamon, salt and cocoa together. Add the coconut oil. Stir in pureed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/a38DprGHQe0/healthy-banana-granola-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/a38DprGHQe0" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/07/healthy-banana-granola-cookies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-878904566080756496Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:44:00 +00002011-07-29T16:48:25.669-07:00individualityaffirmationslifefamilysense of belongingbike ridingLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the speed of life.  Watching Dylan grow and develop and realizing he is almost a year old, makes me feel like things are just going too fast.  Right now, I’m on a plane heading home from a three-day trip to Savannah, Georgia and then I’m driving to Grandma and Grandpa’s to go camping for the weekend.  It is so amazing that I can fly across the country in a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/q-GVTUZVEL0/speed-of-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/q-GVTUZVEL0" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/07/speed-of-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-1331024187194681436Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:47:00 +00002011-06-30T11:47:35.465-07:00beesWe thought the Girls were going to do okay when we popped the box open in April.  We didn't get back in there until the beginning of June.  We thought we were going to need to put another super on because we had seen the Girls swarm a couple of times.  Turns out, they weren't swarming because they didn't have enough room.  I don't know enough to know why they were swarming but I do know they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/-p541v04qUE/beesor-crappy-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/-p541v04qUE" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/06/beesor-crappy-spring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-2533279848701131812Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:59:00 +00002011-06-12T15:59:42.630-07:00From Peace Dragon Warriors: On June 9, 2011, while riding her new Harley (motorcycle) to practice, wearing her team colors (purple and orange) and with a bright orange paddle bag slung over her back, one of our paddlers, our beloved Jackie Lee Bell, was hit by a pickup, the driver of which ran a red light. Jackie’s now had her left leg amputated above the knee due to the horrific damage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/gmzZsYQC8x4/paddler-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/gmzZsYQC8x4" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/06/paddler-down.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-8838410444189978934Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:06:00 +00002011-04-02T16:06:37.190-07:00beeschangeWith much trepidation we opened the hive on Friday.  It was a pleasantly warm day and as good as any to see if The Girls had made it through their first winter.  And, they did!  Not having anything to compare it to, we aren't sure if they did well or not but we do think they are going to make it.  The top deep still had plenty of honey and they are really starting to pack the pollen in.  We also http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/5k2kpikf9Ko/girls-first-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/5k2kpikf9Ko" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/04/girls-first-winter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-7689610775191972885Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +00002011-04-05T18:44:01.964-07:00cranberriesdessertdairy-freewheat-freegluten-freeLet's just say I have an in with a very sweet cranberry grower so having them in my freezer isn't usually a problem.  However, I find myself just using them in smoothies or making cranberry sauce.  This cake has greatly broadened my horizons.  Maybe it will broaden yours. Cranberry Upside Down Cake (adapted from this recipe) Topping Ingredients:1/2 c sugar 2 c cranberries- or enough to cover cakehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/WjyAPWTqv6s/cranberry-upside-down-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/WjyAPWTqv6s" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/04/cranberry-upside-down-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-5562029797637929664Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:06:00 +00002011-03-27T12:07:51.825-07:00trustinterdependencerational thoughtchangesense of belongingself-worthWhy is it that when I think things are looking pretty black...they start to turn around?  When I breathe and take a step back, things are never nearly as bad as they seem.  Yet, I never seem to remember this when I'm in the middle of that dark place.  My friend posted recently about saying it like you mean it...about giving your words meaning.  So important.  As much or more so in the words we http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/4lJwQhixZQ4/new-step-forward.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/4lJwQhixZQ4" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-step-forward.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579739821528134010.post-5881320012586161013Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:07:00 +00002011-03-28T13:35:13.111-07:00breast milkI think about breast milk a lot right now...maybe because my life seems to revolve around it. Anyway, the other day I felt like making muffins but we were out of Andrew's milk...Dylan, however, has plenty of milk to spare.  I can't donate it to a milk bank because I take Prozac and no one on the Facebook group Human Milk for Human Babies has taken me up on my offer for free milk.   So, I made thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~3/Js7zHd45j5E/breast-milk-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Fresh and Feisty)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FreshAndFeisty/~4/Js7zHd45j5E" height="1" width="1"/>http://freshandfeisty.blogspot.com/2011/03/breast-milk-muffins.html