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Did you know that carrots have a host of health benefits? Not only may they help prevent cancer & heart disease, but they also help improve your vision, reduce the risk of a stroke, nourish your skin, and help fight signs of aging. Eaten raw after a meal, carrots can even help clean your teeth….

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  These are the fabulous recipes brought to the “Green” recipe swap, listed below in alphabetical order. Baked Kale Chips submitted by becky r  •  prep time | 5-10 min  •  total time | 15-25 min  •  difficulty | easy Ingredients: 3-4 Cups Kale 2T EV Olive Oil 1 t Salt 1/2 t Pepper 1-2…

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These are the fabulous recipes brought to the “Brunch” recipe swap, listed below in alphabetical order. Apple Muffins submitted by dorota a  •  prep time | 20 min  •  total time | 45 min  •  makes | 15  • difficulty | easy Ingredients: 4 cups diced peeled apples 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped…

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After taking a break over the holidays, I was eager to have you all in my home again for another recipe swap.  I appreciate all of you for bringing your delicious dishes; the time & laughter that was shared was just what I was in need of.  And thank you to Satu for helping to…

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I have to admit that it was a little bittersweet that this was the last recipe swap for 2011.  I’ve loved having the excuse to hang out with you and enjoyed meeting new friends; expanding my recipe box was just the added bonus!  Since this was the last one before the end-of-year busy-ness, we shared…

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Leland says this last recipe swap trumped them all, based on the amount of laughter he heard coming from upstairs.  I’d say that’s a good sign!  The food is always yummy, but it’s the company of friends, old & new, that warms my heart.  Here’s a sampling of what you all brought to the Mexican…

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