Tag Archives: paleo

Epic Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles

Posted on August 21, 2015 by debspots

Today is a very special, much-anticipated day here in our newly renovated house and Deb’s Pots Studio in the woods! Brian is home!!! Our son, Brian graduated from college (GWU) in May, packed a backpack and took off for Europe. … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Salad

Posted on June 4, 2015 by debspots

When my daughter was in high school, she came home one afternoon and made an announcement: “Mom, guess what? I have a new hobby: Evolutionary Biology. I’m really good at it!” Megan and I share a lot of hobbies: cooking, … Continue reading →

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Ribs

Posted on May 28, 2015 by debspots

The other night at dinner (on the deck, finally!), Bob, Brian and I were discussing whether or not the president is likely to send troops back into Iraq. The men had some intelligent things to say about this; I never … Continue reading →

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Goddess of Green

Posted on May 22, 2015 by debspots

Have I told you that my nickname is “The Weather Goddess?” I acquired this moniker when the kids were little and begged me to predict school snow closings. I started tracking the weather to increase my hit rate and my … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker “Pizza” Pulled Turkey

Posted on May 14, 2015 by debspots

Have you planted your herbs yet? You do plant herbs in the spring, don’t you? Oh, dear. Here I am being bossy, that’s no way to treat you. I’m sorry. But seriously, one of the best ways to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Posted on April 17, 2015 by debspots

How much effort do you put into eating locally? How strongly do you prioritize eating local, organic, or seasonal? Or healthy? Perhaps you are following a special plan for your eating because of health or ethics, or religion. If you … Continue reading →

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Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Posted on April 12, 2015 by debspots

Did you think this winter would never end? Have you ever been so sad, in pain, or discouraged, you couldn’t imagine ever feeling ok again? Hot and sour soup always helps me to find the “silver lining” no matter how … Continue reading →

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Egg Salad and Asparagus

Posted on April 9, 2015 by debspots

Warning: I am preparing to go on another one of my little rants about gratitude. If you know my story, you know why gratitude is so important to me. Today, my gratitude is aimed at you, my blog readers and … Continue reading →

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Smoothie Shots

Posted on April 2, 2015 by debspots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading →

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Posted on March 26, 2015 by debspots

It still doesn’t really feel like spring here in the woods, but the light has changed and I feel some hope; finally, there is a sense of forward momentum here in the construction site from hell. The last couple of … Continue reading →

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