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Happy (almost) new year!!
2014 was an amazing year for me filled with lots of changes: new baby, new jobs (for both me and the husband), new move (to Ann Arbor), new home … and lots of new recipes. I can’t believe how fast the year has gone by – it’s crazy to think that at this time last year Layla wasn’t even born!
To close out the year, I’m excited to share my favorite recipes from 2014. Somehow even with a new baby and all these changes I managed to make it into the kitchen from time to time
In our lineup we have: a couple soups, a few casseroles and baked dishes, one smoothie and some sweet treats.
#1: It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie. Thanks to my Vitamix, Green Smoothies have been all the rage in our house.…
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