tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44393443246065446472024-03-13T07:57:07.319-07:00Robyn's Hobbies: Cooking, Gardening & More!Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.comBlogger654125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-1900919276304657452016-12-31T13:12:00.001-08:002016-12-31T16:29:38.047-08:00Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy New Year's Eve!!!</div>
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I really can't believe it's the last day of the year.</div>
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I know that many people can't wait for 2016 to end,</div>
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but for me - it's been one of my best years yet!</div>
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Over the last twelve months...</div>
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My parents did something amazing and I'm so proud of them!</div>
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I met an amazing man and I'm so blessed to have him in my life.</div>
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And I was offered and accepted a new position at my company.</div>
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If you've been reading my blog for any time now,</div>
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you may have noticed the posts have been less frequent recently.</div>
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Sadly, I hate to say it, but I'm going to be blogging even less in 2017.</div>
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After thinking about it for some time - I'm going to take a little break.</div>
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Not going away completely,</div>
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but not stressing myself out to get posts up.</div>
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I may pop in from time to time,</div>
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but I won't have set monthly posts like I did in 2016.</div>
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I have good reason though...</div>
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Yup - I'm going back to school.</div>
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Well, sort of going back to school.</div>
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In less than two weeks, </div>
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I start class one night a week.</div>
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I'm excited for this opportunity,</div>
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and a little sad to put blogging aside,</div>
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but if 2016 taught me anything -</div>
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who knows what the future has in store.</div>
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Hope you all have a safe and amazing New Year's Eve!</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-64147187387344237852016-12-10T08:00:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:00:05.028-08:00EASY Christmas Goodie Idea - Sinful Red Velvet Cookies!<div style="text-align: center;">
I <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/red-velvet-crinkle-cookies.html">originally blogged about these over a year ago</a>,</div>
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but while brainstorming Christmas goodies to make,</div>
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I thought these would be perfect because of the color,</div>
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but also because they're so yummy too!</div>
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Please excuse the older photos with boarders,</div>
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and keep reading to see how to make these treats!</div>
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Let butter and cream cheese get soft in a large mixing bowl.</div>
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Then cream using a hand mixer.</div>
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And mix that in too...</div>
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Until it looks like this!</div>
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Dump in the whole box of cake mix...</div>
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And mix that in!</div>
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Form into walnut sized balls.</div>
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And roll each ball in powdered sugar.</div>
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Cool on baking sheet for a minute or two.</div>
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1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-74155203487210265012016-12-07T08:00:00.000-08:002016-12-07T08:00:17.658-08:00Whiskey Wednesday: Raspberry Bourbon Smash<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Wednesday guys!!!</div>
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In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Whiskey Wednesday!!!</span></b></div>
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If you missed them, here are past posts:<br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/05/whiskey-wednesday-irish-mule.html"><span style="color: black;">Irish Mule</span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/whiskey-wednesday-adams-mint-julip.html">Mint Julep</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-and-sparkling.html">Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/whiskey-wednesday-irish-redhead.html">Irish Redhead</a></span><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/whiskey-wednesday-kumi-and-jeffs-old.html">Old Fashion</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/whiskey-wednesday-jameson-coke-float.html">Jameson Coke Floats</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-cherry-coke.html">Bourbon Cherry Coke</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-spiked-apple.html">Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/whiskey-wednesday-hot-toddy.html">Hot Toddy</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/whiskey-wednesday-whiskey-sour-with-egg.html">Whiskey Sour</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/whiskey-wednesday-sage-brown-derby.html">Sage Brown Derby</a><br />
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/whiskey-wednesday-strawberry-whiskey.html">Strawberry Whiskey Smash</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/whiskey-wednesday-gold-rush.html">Gold Rush</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/whiskey-wednesday-blackberry-whiskey.html">Blackberry Whiskey Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/whiskey-wednesday-kickin-blood-orange.html">Kickin' Blood Orange Spritzer</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/whiskey-wednesday-cherry-lime-whiskey.html">Cherry Lime Whiskey Fizz</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/09/whiskey-wednesday-peach-mint-julep.html">Peach Mint Julep</a></div>
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/10/whiskey-wednesday-apple-old-fashioned.html">Apple Old Fashion</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/11/whiskey-wednesday-rye-maple-fizz.html">Rye Maple Fizz</a></div>
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I've made two other whiskey "smash" drinks for the blog,<br />
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Don't let that fool you though - it's full of flavor!<br />
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-25055415180848704882016-12-05T08:00:00.000-08:002016-12-05T08:00:23.873-08:00Baked Donut Monday: Mini Gingerbread Donuts<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Monday everyone!!!</div>
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I'm back again for another <b><i>Baked Donut Monday</i></b> post</div>
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and today I'm going to tell you about some <span style="font-size: xx-small;">mini </span>donuts, specifically</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">GINGERBREAD MINI BAKED DONUTS!!!</span></b></div>
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When I saw <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/baked-gingerbread-mini-donuts">this recipe</a> I had to go out and buy a mini donut pan.</div>
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I <i>had</i> to make these donuts, so of course I needed the pan!</div>
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And what better time to share them than December,</div>
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when gingerbread things are EVERYWHERE!</div>
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These little suckers are so yummy,</div>
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and since they're mini,</div>
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it's really easy to pop one (or two)</div>
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in your mouth to be devoured.</div>
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Let me show you how you can make your own!</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Flour</div>
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Baking Powder</div>
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Ground Cloves</div>
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Salt</div>
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Eggs</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, combine your flour,</div>
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baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.</div>
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Mix in the brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, milk and melted butter.</div>
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Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag.</div>
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and fill your greased donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full.</div>
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.</div>
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You can test that they're done with a toothpick.</div>
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Cool in the pan for a few minutes.</div>
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While they're cooling, make the glaze.</div>
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Melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.</div>
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Bring to a boil for about two minutes.</div>
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Add maple syrup and milk, then return to boil.</div>
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Add powdered sugar and the milk to thin if needed.</div>
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Keep over low heat and dunk each donut into the glaze.</div>
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Return to wire rack to let glaze set. </div>
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Mini Gingerbread Baked Donuts</div>
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With Maple Glaze</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted from <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/baked-gingerbread-mini-donuts">Pinch of Yum</a></span></div>
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Makes 5 Dozen Mini Donuts</div>
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<b>For the Donuts:</b></div>
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2 Cups Flour</div>
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1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder</div>
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1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda</div>
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2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon</div>
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1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger</div>
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1/4 Teaspoon Allspice</div>
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1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves</div>
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1/2 Teaspoon Salt</div>
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1/2 Cup Brown Sugar</div>
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2 Eggs</div>
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1/2 Cup Applesauce</div>
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2 Tablespoons Milk</div>
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4 Tablespoons Melted Butter</div>
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4 Tablespoons Butter</div>
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1/2 Cup Brown Sugar</div>
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4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup</div>
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<li>Mix in the brown sugar, eggs, applesauce, milk and melted butter.</li>
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<li>Cut off the end of the zipper bag and fill your greased donut pan until 1/2 to 3/4 full.</li>
<li>Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. You can test that they're done with a toothpick.</li>
<li>Cool in the pan for a few minutes. While they're cooling, make the glaze.</li>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-47624385016634575632016-11-27T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-27T10:12:06.481-08:00Butternut Squash Ravioli with Herb Browned Butter <div style="text-align: center;">
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I love butternut squash and I love ravioli.<br />
So when I saw Butternut Squash Ravioli at Trader Joe's recently,<br />
I just had to buy it to try it out.<br />
And guys - it's really yummy!<br />
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Not only is it tasty, it's super easy to make too!<br />
I just threw together a simple herb browned butter sauce,<br />
but even just a little butter would be delicious too.<br />
Let me show you how I made mine.<br />
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<b>The Goods:</b><br />
Butternut Squash Ravioli<br />
Butter<br />
Garlic<br />
Thyme<br />
Parsley<br />
Parmesan Cheese</div>
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Keep an eye on your butter, stirring it every so often.</div>
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When it starts to brown and you smell a nutty flavor, you know it's done.</div>
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Add your cooked, drained pasta to the skillet </div>
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Plate your pasta, add fresh minced parsley and Parmesan cheese.</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-43102842697289265872016-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-12T08:00:26.173-08:00Reduced Guilt Key Lime Pie<div style="text-align: center;">
Five years ago, I dedicated an entire month to pies on my blog.<br />
I made so many pies that month it's amazing I didn't gain tons of weight.<br />
Please remember that all posts are from 2011, but here are five of my favorites:<br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/11/adventures-in-pie-making-lemon-meringue.html">Lemon Meringue Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/11/adventures-in-pie-making-mini-pumpkin.html">Mini Pumpkin Pies</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/12/adventures-in-pie-making-dutch-apple.html">Dutch Apple Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/11/adventures-in-pie-making-chocolate.html">Chocolate Cherry Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/12/adventures-in-pie-making-turkey-pot-pie.html">Turkey Pot Pie</a><br />
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With all the pies I made, it's amazing I never made a Key Lime Pie.<br />
I changed that recently though and made one,<br />
but decided to try to <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/key-lime-pie-1">make it just a tad healthier!</a><br />
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Graham Crackers</div>
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Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt</div>
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Key Limes</div>
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Whipped Cream</div>
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Crush your graham crackers in a gallon bag using a rolling pin.</div>
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In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs,</div>
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1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 ounce chopped white chocolate.</div>
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Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and toss until evenly moistened.</div>
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Press crumb mixture into greased pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.</div>
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Cool completely on a wire rack.</div>
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While crust is cooling, in another medium bowl combine 1/2 greek yogurt, </div>
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1/2 cup fresh key lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest, </div>
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3 large egg yolks and (1) 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk.</div>
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Pour mixture into crust and bake at 350 degrees for about 14 minutes.</div>
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Cool pie completely on wire rack. </div>
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And of course, serve with whipped cream!</div>
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<b>Reduced Guilt Key Lime Pi</b>e</div>
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Adapted from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/key-lime-pie-1">Cooking Light</a></div>
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<b>For the Crust:</b></div>
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1 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs</div>
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1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar</div>
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1/8 Teaspoon Salt</div>
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1 Ounce White Chocolate Chips</div>
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2 Tablespoons Butter</div>
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1/2 Cup Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt</div>
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1/2 Cyo Key Limes</div>
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3 Large Egg Yolks</div>
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1 (14 Ounce) Fat-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk</div>
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<li>Crush your graham crackers in a gallon bag using a rolling pin.</li>
<li>In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 ounce chopped white chocolate. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and toss until evenly moistened.</li>
<li>Press crumb mixture into greased pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.</li>
<li>While crust is cooling, in another medium bowl combine 1/2 greek yogurt, 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest, 3 large egg yolks and (1) 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk.</li>
<li>Pour mixture into crust and bake at 350 degrees for about 14 minutes. Cool pie completely on wire rack. Chill at least 2 hours before cutting. </li>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-84389999011416222222016-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:002016-11-09T08:00:04.852-08:00Whiskey Wednesday: Rye Maple Fizz<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Wednesday guys!!!</div>
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In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Whiskey Wednesday!!!</span></b></div>
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If you missed them, here are past posts:<br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/05/whiskey-wednesday-irish-mule.html"><span style="color: black;">Irish Mule</span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/whiskey-wednesday-adams-mint-julip.html">Mint Julep</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-and-sparkling.html">Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/whiskey-wednesday-irish-redhead.html">Irish Redhead</a></span><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/whiskey-wednesday-kumi-and-jeffs-old.html">Old Fashion</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/whiskey-wednesday-jameson-coke-float.html">Jameson Coke Floats</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-cherry-coke.html">Bourbon Cherry Coke</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-spiked-apple.html">Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/whiskey-wednesday-hot-toddy.html">Hot Toddy</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/whiskey-wednesday-whiskey-sour-with-egg.html">Whiskey Sour</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/whiskey-wednesday-sage-brown-derby.html">Sage Brown Derby</a><br />
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/whiskey-wednesday-strawberry-whiskey.html">Strawberry Whiskey Smash</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/whiskey-wednesday-gold-rush.html">Gold Rush</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/whiskey-wednesday-blackberry-whiskey.html">Blackberry Whiskey Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/whiskey-wednesday-kickin-blood-orange.html">Kickin' Blood Orange Spritzer</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/whiskey-wednesday-cherry-lime-whiskey.html">Cherry Lime Whiskey Fizz</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/09/whiskey-wednesday-peach-mint-julep.html">Peach Mint Julep</a></div>
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/10/whiskey-wednesday-apple-old-fashioned.html">Apple Old Fashion</a></div>
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When <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/whiskey-wednesday-whiskey-sour-with-egg.html">I made the Whiskey Sour earlier this year</a>,</div>
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I discovered I wasn't a <i>huge </i>fan of drinks with egg whites,</div>
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but after being introduced to a <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/rye-maple-fizz-rickhouse-cocktail-recipe.html">Rye Maple Fizz</a>,</div>
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I very well may have changed my mind,</div>
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and now like egg white drinks and the froth it creates!</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Rye Whiskey</div>
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Maple Syrup</div>
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Measure out 2 ounces rye whiskey per drink.</div>
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Followed by 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice per drink.</div>
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And 1/2 ounce maple syrup per drink.</div>
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Followed by 1/2 ounce egg white per drink.</div>
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Shake for about 10 seconds.</div>
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Top with club soda.</div>
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Garnish with the lemon and sprinkle cinnamon on top.</div>
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Happy Monday everyone!!!</div>
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I'm back again for another <b><i>Baked Donut Monday</i></b> post</div>
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and today I'm going to tell you about something a little different...</div>
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not baked at all, but the opposite in fact</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RAW PEANUT BUTTER DONUTS!!!</span></b></div>
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Even when I'm not looking for anything in particular,</div>
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I seem to stumble upon recipes that would be perfect for the blog.</div>
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And that's exactly how I found <a href="http://rawberryfields.co.uk/2016/03/raw-peanut-butter-doughnuts/">this recipe</a>!</div>
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I know it's not baked, but that didn't stop me </div>
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and of course I had to still include it in the blog series!</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Steel-Cut Oats</div>
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Pitted Dates</div>
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Coconut Syrup</div>
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Peanut Butter</div>
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Vanilla Extract</div>
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Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips</div>
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Nutritional Yeast</div>
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Salt</div>
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Cacao Powder</div>
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Raw Coconut Cacao Butter</div>
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Maple Syrup</div>
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Blend the oat in a food processor until roughly ground.</div>
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Add the dates and pulse until dates are in tiny pieces and mixed in.</div>
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Add the peanut butter, vanilla, maple syrup, water and pulse until </div>
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Add more water if needed.</div>
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Mix in the chocolate chips in by hand.</div>
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Press mixture into donut pans and form top so they aren't flat.</div>
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Refrigerate until donuts are firm - anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.</div>
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While waiting for the donuts, make the peanut butter cups!</div>
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Stir together the cacao powder, coconut cacao butter and maple syrup.</div>
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Put 1 tablespoon of chocolate into mini baking pan,</div>
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Place into the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.</div>
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Stir together peanut butter, nutritional yeast, salt and coconut syrup in a bowl.</div>
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Place peanut butter filling on top of hardened chocolate mixture.</div>
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Place into the freezer for 5 minutes to harden.</div>
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Cover peanut butter with remaining chocolate mixture.</div>
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Place in freezer for 15 minutes to harden.</div>
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Remove the peanut butter cups from the silicon pan.</div>
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I was in awe at how great they turned out if I'm being honest.</div>
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They looked amazing...</div>
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But tasted even better!</div>
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But before I get ahead of myself,</div>
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back to the donuts!!!</div>
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Once donuts have firmed up, remove them from the pans.</div>
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And also dipping the donuts into said chocolate sauce...</div>
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OOPS!</div>
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To do so you mix together cacao powder, coconut cacao butter and maple syrup.</div>
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Stir mixture until it resembles a thick chocolate sauce.</div>
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I love eating Indian food - going out for it or getting it to go.</div>
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So when I saw <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilyhorng/heres-an-easy-recipe-for-butter-chicken-that-you-can-make-to?utm_term=.krkeyZW3ol#.pialY3vKd8">this Buzzfeed</a> and how simple it looked,</div>
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And that is exactly what I did and I'm here to show you.</div>
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Melt two tablespoons of butter in saute pan and brown chicken.</div>
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Remove chicken and set aside.</div>
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Cook until fragrant - about 8 minutes.</div>
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Return the chicken to the pan and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes.</div>
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In 2015 I started a monthly blog series called</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THINGS I'M LOVIN' TUESDAY!!!</span></b></div>
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Now onto what I'm lovin' this month...</div>
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Towards the end of Summer my boyfriend and I went to <a href="http://melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a>.</div>
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I was there mainly to look, possibly buy some chairs (that didn't happen),</div>
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but as soon as we pulled in I spotted the best thing at the flea market that day -</div>
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<a href="https://www.adoptandshop.org/catty-wagon/">Catty Wagon</a> - a mobile cat adoption truck with super cute kittens!!!</div>
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One of them did want to go home with me though...</div>
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He climbed in there himself and was so content!</div>
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If you're LA local and looking to adopt, make sure to check out <a href="https://www.adoptandshop.org/catty-wagon/">Catty Wagon</a>!</div>
Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-9829913749148035802016-10-19T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-19T08:00:00.170-07:00Bubble Bath Review: Burt's Bee's Baby Bee Tear Free<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First was <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/bubble-bath-review-mr-bubble.html">Mr. Bubble</a> and then <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/bubble-bath-review-beauty-counter-kids.html">Beauty Counter</a>.</span></div>
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Since I didn't love either of them,</div>
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I didn't have high hopes for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Baby-Bubble-Bath/dp/B01I9TLCBE/ref=pd_lpo_121_tr_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=V7ZRN2MN6PGF5PG7NX9R">this month's bubble bath</a>.</div>
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Keep reading to see what I ended up thinking!</div>
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I was so surprised with the amount of bubbles this produced.</div>
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I had very low expectations and they were blown away.</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-62405697115041431202016-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-12T08:00:17.434-07:00DIY: Craft Closet Makeover!<div style="text-align: center;">
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If you've read my blog for any time now,</div>
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so of course I have quite a few supplies.</div>
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Earlier this year I showed you a fun <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/diy-wrapping-papercraft-supply-holder.html">DIY project</a></div>
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/diy-wrapping-papercraft-supply-holder.html">where I turned an over the door shoe holder</a></div>
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But my craft supplies don't end there.</div>
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I have half a closet in my den full of craft "stuff"</div>
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So today I'm showing you my Craft Closet Makeover.</div>
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It was pretty simple, cost around $50 and looks so much better!</div>
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I was so happy with the end result.</div>
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<b>The Before</b></div>
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I'm so embarrassed how messy this looks!</div>
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Supplies I picked up at Target.</div>
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All cleaned out and ready to be made over.</div>
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The Target supplies assembled and in place.</div>
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Now time to fill it up!!!</div>
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<b>The After!</b></div>
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But because I'm me - I still have that sweet tooth,</div>
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so of course I looked for something healthy to curb that.</div>
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I quickly found this recipe and made it that same day!</div>
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After adding a few yummy ingredients,</div>
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I ended up with a cookie that was not only pretty healthy,</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Mashed Bananas</div>
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Oats</div>
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Coconut Flakes</div>
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Craisins</div>
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Mini Chocolate Chips</div>
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Ground Cinnamon</div>
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.</div>
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They will be pretty soft when you take them out.</div>
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2 Large Mashed Bananas</div>
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1 Cup Oats</div>
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1/2 Cup Coconut Flakes</div>
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1/2 Cup Craisins</div>
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<li>Mix together 2 large mashed bananas, 1 cup oats and a teaspoon ground cinnamon.</li>
<li>Add 1/2 cup EACH of mini chocolate chips, craisins and coconut flakes.</li>
<li>Mix until everything is well incorporated. </li>
<li>Portion your cookies out on greased cookie sheet.</li>
<li>Realize that some granulated honey would be a great addition, so sprinkle some on top of each cookie before baking.</li>
<li>Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. They will be pretty soft when you take them out.</li>
<li>Cool on wire rack for a few minutes.</li>
<li>Then take a bite and enjoy this "healthy" treat!</li>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-21572727343645871032016-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:002016-11-06T15:52:16.499-08:00Whiskey Wednesday: Apple Old Fashion<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Wednesday guys!!!</div>
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In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Whiskey Wednesday!!!</span></b></div>
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If you missed them, here are past posts:<br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/05/whiskey-wednesday-irish-mule.html"><span style="color: black;">Irish Mule</span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/whiskey-wednesday-adams-mint-julip.html">Mint Julep</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-and-sparkling.html">Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/whiskey-wednesday-irish-redhead.html">Irish Redhead</a></span><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/whiskey-wednesday-kumi-and-jeffs-old.html">Old Fashion</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/whiskey-wednesday-jameson-coke-float.html">Jameson Coke Floats</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-cherry-coke.html">Bourbon Cherry Coke</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-spiked-apple.html">Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/whiskey-wednesday-hot-toddy.html">Hot Toddy</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/whiskey-wednesday-whiskey-sour-with-egg.html">Whiskey Sour</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/whiskey-wednesday-sage-brown-derby.html">Sage Brown Derby</a><br />
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/whiskey-wednesday-strawberry-whiskey.html">Strawberry Whiskey Smash</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/whiskey-wednesday-gold-rush.html">Gold Rush</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/whiskey-wednesday-blackberry-whiskey.html">Blackberry Whiskey Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/whiskey-wednesday-kickin-blood-orange.html">Kickin' Blood Orange Spritzer</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/whiskey-wednesday-cherry-lime-whiskey.html">Cherry Lime Whiskey Fizz</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/09/whiskey-wednesday-peach-mint-julep.html">Peach Mint Julep</a><br />
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/09/whiskey-wednesday-peach-mint-julep.html">Last month I mentioned</a> that I've started adding different twists<br />
to cocktails I've already featured.<br />
And today I'm adding my own spin on <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/whiskey-wednesday-kumi-and-jeffs-old.html">Kumi and Jeff's Old Fashioned</a><br />
simply by adding a little bit of Fall - Apple Juice!<br />
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Let me show you how to make this yummy cocktail.</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Apple Juice</div>
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In cocktail glass, combine 2 ounces apple juice, dash of bitters and 1 teaspoon sugar.</div>
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Stir to dissolve the sugar and combine mixture.</div>
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Add ice cubes and 2 ounces bourbon to glass.</div>
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Garnish with orange peel, apple slice and maraschino cherry.</div>
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Take a sip and enjoy this festive fall cocktail!</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-47252473390065901622016-10-03T08:00:00.000-07:002016-10-03T08:00:17.615-07:00Baked Donut Monday: Lavender with Blueberry Glaze<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Monday everyone!!!</div>
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I'm back again for another <b><i>Baked Donut Monday</i></b> post</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WITH BLUEBERRY GLAZE!</span></b></div>
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One of my close friends went lavender picking in Ojai earlier this year.<br />
She dried it out and then asked me if I wanted some to use for crafts of cooking.<br />
I, of course, said yes and went to town looking for recipes using it.<br />
I was ecstatic when I found <a href="https://food52.com/recipes/27258-lavender-donuts-with-wild-blueberry-glaze?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=f52-huffingtonpost">a baked donut recipe using lavender</a>.<br />
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I made it very soon after and was quite intrigued by it's taste.<br />
I'd never had anything like it before and it got better with every bite.<br />
I shared these donuts with some of my closest friends,<br />
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Lavender</div>
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Ground Flax Seed</div>
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Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour</div>
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Add 1 tablespoon dried lavender to 1/2 cup warm water.</div>
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Steep for about 30 minutes.</div>
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Strain lavender tea and set aside.</div>
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Process 3 tablespoons flax seed with 1 teaspoon dried lavender until fine.</div>
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This is your "egg" in the recipe.</div>
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Combine gluten free all purpose flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.</div>
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In a large bowl, combine flax seed "egg" mixture with olive oil, </div>
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Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.</div>
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You can test that they're done with a toothpick.</div>
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Cool in the pan for a few minutes.</div>
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Remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.</div>
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<b>Lavender Baked Donuts</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Inspired By <a href="https://food52.com/recipes/27258-lavender-donuts-with-wild-blueberry-glaze?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=f52-huffingtonpost">food52</a></span></div>
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<li>Add 1 tablespoon dried lavender to 1/2 cup warm water. Steep for about 30 minutes. Strain lavender tea and set aside.</li>
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<li>In a small bowl, combine the flax seed and lavender mixture with the lavender tea, whisk well and set aside at least 5 minutes. This is your "egg" in the recipe.</li>
<li>Combine gluten free all purpose flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.</li>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-18847569432836590542016-09-27T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-27T08:00:38.636-07:00Things I'm Lovin' Tuesday: Farmer's Markets!<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
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Last year I started a monthly blog series called</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THINGS I'M LOVIN' TUESDAY!!!</span></b></div>
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Past post can be found:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/things-im-lovin-tuesday-rosalynne-love.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/things-im-lovin-tuesday-coconut-milk.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/things-im-lovin-tuesday-shark-rotator.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/things-im-lovin-tuesday-rosebud-salve.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/things-im-lovin-tuesday-spotify.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/things-im-loving-tuesday-nike-flex.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/things-im-lovin-tuesday-trader-joes.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/things-im-lovin-tuesday.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/things-im-lovin-tuesday-suave-coconut.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/things-im-lovin-tuesday-noosa-yogurt.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/things-im-lovin-tuesday-desert-nova-hip.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/things-im-lovin-tuesday-patagonia.html">here</a> and <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/things-im-lovin-tuesday-carbolite-froyo.html">here</a>!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">And make sure to check back every last Tuesday of the month!</span></div>
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I've been going to farmer's markets for years.<br />
There's <a href="http://www.encinofarmersmarket.org/">a great little one just a few miles from my house on Sundays</a>.<br />
But I was recently introduced to two other amazing ones in Los Angeles.<br />
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I had heard good things about the <a href="http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/farmersmarket.html">Calabasas Farmer's Market</a><br />
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While it was bigger than the farmer's market in Encino,<br />
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My boyfriend took me to the <b><a href="http://www.everythingbrentwood.com/brentwoodfarmersmarket.html">Brentwood Farmer's Market</a></b> recently<br />
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It was huge and the quality of the goods were amazing.<br />
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What are your favorite goodies to buy at the farmer's market?<br />
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And if you're Los Angeles local - what's your favorite farmer's market in the area?</div>
Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-417495169915513552016-09-25T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-25T08:00:04.882-07:00Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi<div style="text-align: center;">
I consider myself a pretty big foodie and I love trying new foods!<br />
I am pretty picky so I don't always love everything that I try,<br />
but when one of my best friend introduced me to Bahn Mi sandwiches,<br />
I immediately knew I wanted to recreated it in my own kitchen!<br />
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I did what I do quite often and turned to Google in search of a recipe.<br />
I found quite a few ideas, but decided to use <a href="http://goop.com/recipes/lemongrass-chicken-bahn-mi-salad/">this one</a>,<br />
and modify it slightly to make the sandwiches to my liking.<br />
Keep reading to see how I made them!<br />
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Serrano Chilis</div>
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Fresh Lemongrass</div>
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Green Onions</div>
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Tamari</div>
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Rice Vinegar</div>
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Carrots</div>
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English Cucumber</div>
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2 green onions - thinly sliced</div>
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Heat your grill to medium high, wipe off excess marinade and place chicken on hot grill.</div>
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Grill each side about 5 to 7 minutes.</div>
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And then chop it all up into bite sized pieces!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">It is finally starting to cool down again,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">If you've followed my blog for the last year or so,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">I love being able to get high quality goods for a fraction of the price.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">From clothes, to decor, to home goods, and yup even bubble bath.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">I spotted a bottle of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Au-Lait-Bathing-Milk-Large/dp/B00F1S525O/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1473534251&sr=1-1&keywords=au+lait+bathing+milk">Au Lait Bathing Milk</a> on a recent trip,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">The packaging is just beautiful </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">and it had a really subtle scent.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">I didn't want to get my hopes up, but it seemed like a winner.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">Keep reading to see what I thought after trying it out.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">Just like most bubble baths I've reviewed, </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">This bubble bath was AH-MAZING!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">I had high hopes for it and it lived up to them.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">and it left my skin feeling super smooth!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;">I don't love the steep price of it,</span></div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-5282094969092353302016-09-16T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-16T08:00:21.727-07:00Grilled S'mores! <div>
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Summer will be gone in less than a week.</div>
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And while I'm REALLY excited for Fall,</div>
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<i>(Hello boots, scarves and sweaters!!!),</i></div>
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I'm going to miss a few things about Summer.</div>
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And one of those things is s'mores!</div>
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Of course you can make s'mores year-round,</div>
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but there's just something about the hot Summer months</div>
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that just make it perfect for s'more making!!!</div>
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I even started my Summer making them <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGDwN4KExzL/?taken-by=robynshobbies">Memorial Day weekend at the beach</a>.</div>
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Now if you're like me and crave s'more year round,</div>
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I have a super easy solution for you!</div>
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Having a nice bonfire to roast your marshmallow is nice,</div>
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but it's not a necessity for s'more making.</div>
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I bought a grill this Summer and was grilling everything possible.</div>
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I quickly realized I didn't need a bonfire to make s'more,</div>
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and could use my newly purchased grill instead.</div>
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You don't get the same effect as sitting around a fire, but they're just as tasty!!!</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*I purchased S'mores specific marshmallows with HIGH hopes,</span></div>
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Take a bite of the deliciousness,</div>
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getting marshmallow all over your face,</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-32334655397145931992016-09-12T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-12T08:00:19.801-07:00DIY: Watercolor Glasses - A Failure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Not to toot my own horn,</div>
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but I think I'm pretty good at <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-herb-garden-chalkboard-pots.html">DIY projects</a> </div>
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and <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/christmas-diy-round-up.html">craft type stuff in general</a>.</div>
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But I'm not gonna lie - I sometimes fail.</div>
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And today I'm here to show you a BIG fail.</div>
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One of my coworkers showed me <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2015/08/diy-marble-dipped-mugs/">this fun project</a>.</div>
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I immediately knew it was something I wanted to try,</div>
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but to put my own twist on it, I used glasses instead of mugs.</div>
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That may have been my first mistake if I'm being honest...</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Nail Polish</div>
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Nail Polish Remover</div>
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Set up something to dry your glasses on,</div>
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keeping them raised to prevent sticking if possible.</div>
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I used parchment paper and plastic knives and it worked well.</div>
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Add the nail polish to the surface of the water</div>
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Dip your glass into the water - straight down and straight out.</div>
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Change the water and add more nail polish between dipping each glass.</div>
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As soon as I dipped the first glass, I didn't love them.</div>
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Heck, I didn't really like them that much, </div>
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but I thought I could keep dipping to fix them!</div>
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After drying, I dipped them a second time with a second color.</div>
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And I still wasn't too thrilled...</div>
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So I dipped them yet again, making a total of three dips.</div>
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While not perfect, they were <i>much </i>better than after the first dip.</div>
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Now here's where I REALLY failed...</div>
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The original directions say to seel the nail polish with a dishwasher safe ModPodge.</div>
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Silly me - I hand washed these glasses before doing so and completely messed them up!</div>
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My hard work (ok maybe not so hard) was ruined by my stupidity.</div>
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I luckily was able to save the glasses to use un-dipped.</div>
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For two DIY projects that weren't fails,</div>
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and ones that would be great for Halloween,</div>
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check out my <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/diy-halloween-bat-decorations.html">Bat Decorations</a> and <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-spook-banner.html">Spook Banner</a>.</div>
Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-5951478717357965222016-09-10T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-10T08:00:11.432-07:00Peanut Butter Protein Bites<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been making <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/cocoa-date-balls.html">Coco Date Balls</a> for awhile.</div>
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They're really good and super tasty,</div>
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but I was looking for something a little more substantial.</div>
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That's when Google helped out once again and I found <a href="http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/08/no-bake-oatmeal-protein-energy-balls.html">this recipe</a>! </div>
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I made it literally within hours and love them from the first bite.</div>
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They are really yummy, satisfy a sweet craving AND are full of protein.</div>
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Oh and did I mention they're peanut butter flavored too?</div>
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My boyfriend I and were HUGE fans and I can't wait to make them again.</div>
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Here's how you can make them yourself!</div>
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Rolled Oats</div>
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Vanilla Protein Powder</div>
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Cinnamon</div>
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Chia Seeds</div>
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Honey</div>
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Stir to combine.</div>
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Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and peanut butter chips.</div>
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Slowly add in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture is sticky and holds together.</div>
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Roll into balls using your hands.</div>
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Let set up in fridge for at least half hour.</div>
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Peanut Butter Protein Bites</div>
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Inspired By <a href="http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/08/no-bake-oatmeal-protein-energy-balls.html">The Healthy Maven</a></div>
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1 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats</div>
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1/2 Cup Vanilla Protein Powder</div>
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1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon</div>
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1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds</div>
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1/2 Cup Peanut Butter</div>
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3 Tablespoons Honey</div>
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Robynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282222428985143984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439344324606544647.post-68533538534677670302016-09-07T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-07T08:00:03.472-07:00Whiskey Wednesday: Peach Mint Julep<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Wednesday guys!!!</div>
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In 2015, I started a fun new blog series - </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Whiskey Wednesday!!!</span></b></div>
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If you missed them, here are past posts:<br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/05/whiskey-wednesday-irish-mule.html"><span style="color: black;">Irish Mule</span></a><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/whiskey-wednesday-adams-mint-julip.html">Mint Julep</a></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-and-sparkling.html">Bourbon & Sparkling Lemonade</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/whiskey-wednesday-irish-redhead.html">Irish Redhead</a></span><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/whiskey-wednesday-kumi-and-jeffs-old.html">Old Fashion</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/whiskey-wednesday-jameson-coke-float.html">Jameson Coke Floats</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-cherry-coke.html">Bourbon Cherry Coke</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/whiskey-wednesday-bourbon-spiked-apple.html">Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/whiskey-wednesday-hot-toddy.html">Hot Toddy</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/whiskey-wednesday-whiskey-sour-with-egg.html">Whiskey Sour</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/whiskey-wednesday-sage-brown-derby.html">Sage Brown Derby</a><br />
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<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/04/whiskey-wednesday-strawberry-whiskey.html">Strawberry Whiskey Smash</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/whiskey-wednesday-gold-rush.html">Gold Rush</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/whiskey-wednesday-blackberry-whiskey.html">Blackberry Whiskey Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/whiskey-wednesday-kickin-blood-orange.html">Kickin' Blood Orange Spritzer</a><br />
<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/whiskey-wednesday-cherry-lime-whiskey.html">Cherry Lime Whiskey Fizz</a><br />
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Since I've been doing this blog series for over a year,<br />
I'm starting to run low on cocktails I want to make,<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Side note - please send me your suggestions!)</span><br />
so I've started adding different twists to cocktails I've already featured.<br />
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And today I'm adding my own spin on<a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/06/whiskey-wednesday-adams-mint-julip.html"> Adam's Mint Julep</a>.<br />
I'm making the last bit of Summer count,<br />
and incorporating some fresh juicy peaches to make a Peach Mint Julep!<br />
I was inspired by <a href="http://iamafoodblog.com/bourbon-peach-julep-fizz-recipe/">this recipe</a> and made slight modifications.<br />
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Mint</div>
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Make your peach simple syrup by combining the following:</div>
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1/2 Cup Sugar, 1/2 Cup Water, 1 Peach - sliced. </div>
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Remove peaches and let syrup cool completely.</div>
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Crush a whole bunch of ice.</div>
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Add crushed ice and fresh sliced peaches to a glass.</div>
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Add torn pieces of fresh mint leaves on top of ice.</div>
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Add one shot of whiskey</div>
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Top with club soda</div>
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Happy Monday everyone!!!</div>
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I'm back again for another <b><i>Baked Donut Monday</i></b> post</div>
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and today I'm going to tell you about some super tasty</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WHOLE WHEAT DONUTS</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">WITH BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE!</span></b></div>
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Yes, the name of these donuts is a mouthful.</div>
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But man oh man are they soooo good!</div>
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They may not look too exciting,</div>
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but the taste is just amazing!</div>
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<b>The Goods:</b></div>
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Whole Wheat Flour</div>
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Sugar</div>
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Baking Powder</div>
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Ground Nutmeg</div>
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Ground Cinnamon</div>
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Salt</div>
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Milk*</div>
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Vinegar*</div>
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*Take a quick look to see how to make <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757">homemade buttermilk</a>. </div>
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the following:</div>
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flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.</div>
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In another mixing bowl, combine the following:</div>
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients...</div>
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and mix with a rubber spatula until fully combined.</div>
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Transfer donut batter to a large zipper bag.</div>
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Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.</div>
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You can test that they're done with a toothpick.</div>
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Cool in the pan for a few minutes.</div>
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Remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.</div>
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Of course the <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/baked-donut-monday-red-white-and-blue.html">donut pin</a> had to make an appearance again!</div>
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Right Becky? :)</div>
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While donuts finish cooling, it's time to make the browned butter glaze!</div>
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until it's browned.</div>
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It will take 8 to 10 minutes and will smell nutty when it's ready.</div>
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Watch it carefully, because it's VERY easy to go from browned to burnt!</div>
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Dip the top of each donut into the glaze...</div>
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And return to wire rack to let glaze set up.</div>
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Take a bite to taste test them....and then try not to eat them all!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">THINGS I'M LOVIN' TUESDAY!!!</span></b></div>
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Past post can be found:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/07/things-im-lovin-tuesday-rosalynne-love.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/08/things-im-lovin-tuesday-coconut-milk.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/09/things-im-lovin-tuesday-shark-rotator.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/10/things-im-lovin-tuesday-rosebud-salve.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/11/things-im-lovin-tuesday-spotify.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2015/12/things-im-loving-tuesday-nike-flex.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/01/things-im-lovin-tuesday-trader-joes.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/02/things-im-lovin-tuesday.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/03/things-im-lovin-tuesday-suave-coconut.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/05/things-im-lovin-tuesday-noosa-yogurt.html">here</a>, <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/06/things-im-lovin-tuesday-desert-nova-hip.html">here</a> and <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/07/things-im-lovin-tuesday-patagonia.html">here</a>!</span></div>
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I've always been a fan of frozen yogurt.<br />
I mean really, what's not to love?<br />
My boyfriend introduced me to <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/479913-nutrition-information-for-carbolite/">carbolite</a> this summer<br />
and I was in heaven from the very first bite!<br />
It tastes like regular froyo, but with a <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/carbolite-frozen-yogurt-264312506">fraction of the calories</a>!!!<br />
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Below is a sampling of some of the carblolite we've enjoyed recently.<br />
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They have many flavors and I've tried a bunch over the last few months.<br />
If you can find some near you, you should give it a try.<br />
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I purchased a propane grill in May and have been grilling nonstop!</div>
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Kebabs have been a favorite of mine since I was a child,</div>
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so they were at the top of the list of yummy foods to make!</div>
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I like to marinate what I'll be putting on the kebabs</div>
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You can use any marinade you like,</div>
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even store bought would be fine,</div>
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<b>The Goods Part 1:</b></div>
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Try to get everything similar sized so your kebabs cook evenly. </div>
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Now the fun begins...time to skewer your kebabs!</div>
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MMMmmm my mouth is watering just looking at those kebabs!!!</div>
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Remove the food from the skewers and serve with a yummy side like <a href="http://robynshobbies.blogspot.com/2016/08/how-to-cauliflower-rice.html">cauliflower rice</a>! </div>
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And make a little extra because kebab leftovers are some of the best!!!</div>
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