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Dances With Hazelnuts

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Brent and I both love hazelnut butter, but there’s so much sugar in the commercial stuff! Then a friend gave me her recipe for a healthy version. I found a source for blanched hazelnuts, Brent ordered a killer blender, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

My birthday is this week, so I’m pampering myself a little… Instead of crafting a thoughtful post for today, here is an oldie-but-goodie that I wrote more than six years ago. Hint: I’m even older now than when I posted … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Pounded!

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

This time, I can’t even blame the appliances. Just my choice, perhaps, of recipe… or utensil. Brent’s mom, Jeannine, had bravely invited all the Johnson clan to her house for a mini-reunion. “What can I bring?” I asked, innocently. “Your … Continue reading →

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Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You… by Anita Renfroe

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Remember the hilarious viral video of the lady singing “The Mom Song” to the tune of the William Tell Overture? The lyrics are made up entirely of the “repetitive and reflexive… things that mothers say day after day after day … Continue reading →

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Warning: Interplanetary Appliance Conpiracy

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

As I mentioned last time, Brent and I drove for hours through the Cascades to get back to our kids’ house. Construction detours, rain, no cell service, verrrrrry spotty map info, snacks but no real lunch… Relief flooded us when, … Continue reading →

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More Food Impostors

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Last month I published a scathing exposé revealing the startling news that, when cooked and mashed, cauliflower is still… cauliflower. Not potatoes or bread. I’ve since uncovered even more food fraud, and am back to warn you. First, take almond … Continue reading →

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