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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Hi – and an Update

Hello everybody and long time no see!  I wanted to give you an update about where I’ve been.  I’ll no longer be updating StrivingBean.com.  I love blogging, but have had some major events in my life that have prevented me from updating my blog on a regular basis. Sadly, my father suffered from lung
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Tortilla Española – Egg and Potato Omelette {Recipe}

Tortilla Española Eggs are a great way to get dinner on the table quickly. They’re fast to cook, inexpensive, and a great way to feed a hungry bunch. Tortilla Española is the Spanish version of an egg and potato omelette. The Spaniards took this simple recipe to Mexico where it was named “tortilla e
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Have You Ever Had a Cake Wreck?

Have you ever had a Cake Wreck? A cake wreck is when a cake you make (or buy) looks a lot less beautiful than you had originally planned. My daughter’s birthday inspired me to make my first “cut-out” cake. It was supposed to be a pony. I’m not sure how I made it this long [...]
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Aebleskiver

Aebleskiver (pronounced EB-el-sku-wyr) is best likened to a spherical pancake with a  little delight inside – apple slice, jam, Nutella…let your foodie imagination run. This morning I pulled out my Aunt Else’s Aebleskiver cast-iron pan and made us a breakfast treat.  Learning how to make aebleskiver
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

12 Tips: Green Holiday Shopping

Since we’re in the thick of the holiday season, I’ve been thinking about how to “green” our holiday shopping. Many love to shop during this time – I get it. I’ve done it too and got some great bargains. Here are my suggestions as you venture out: Buying Food as Gifts How about a bottle [...]
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Thanksgiving Sesame Green Beans

  You have the turkey, the stuffing, the cranberries, the potatoes, and the pumpkin pie all planned out.  But what about the green beans? Do you love green bean casserole like I do, but don’t like the calories in that innocent looking dish?  Give this lighter and simpler recipe a try:  Thanksgiving
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

Honey Pumpkin Baked Donuts

  How do you make donuts healthier?  You bake them instead of deep frying!  Honey Pumpkin Baked Donuts are an experiment born from a snow day at home.  Mid-November brought us snow in Minnesota.  Lots of snow – so no driving, no errands.  Baking, playing in the yard, and hot chocolate. These Honey P
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

How to Cut a Pineapple [VIDEO]

Our family absolutely LOVES fresh fruit – the kids can’t get enough of it. We have a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter (bananas, pears, cantaloupe) and usually have a pineapple ripening. One day my mom came over for a visit, and as we were chatting I grabbed a pineapple to start cutting it. My [...]
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

How to Get Out of a Dinner Rut – Kabobs

Are you in a dinner rut? Do you find yourself making the same few dishes over and over? It’s OK – it happens to the best of us. Shake things up with this Cheese and Chicken Kabob recipe: Murg Malai Kabab.  I’m here to encourage you – I’ve made it myself, it’s easy, and yes [...]
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Striving Bean · 1Y ago

How to Make Kettle Corn [Video]

The kids and I made Kettle Corn and a video tonight!  Check out this super easy recipe for Rachel Ray’s Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn. Only 4 ingredients:  Popcorn, vegetable oil, sugar and sea salt. It’s nice to know what kinds of ingredients are going in your snacks plus I like the simplicity.  Don’
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