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What's Cookin'?

Here are some Gottatries that I've seen this recently around the web:

Easy pickles!  It's been a while (about 4 years?) since I've made pickles.  These are easy and you don't have to can them!  My last fermented ones weren't so great so I may opt for the fast track with vinegar.  The jalapenos that I preserved with apple cider vinegar 2 summers ago are still good:
http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/easy-pickle-recipes

Oat cakes.  Simple.  I love it and can't wait to try it.  For some reason that I cannot fathom my children do not like the texture of oatmeal (one dd in particular but it puts a damper on my enthusiasm to make oatmeal for breakfast).  They do all like homemade granola bars with lots of oats, and oatmeal muffins, so I think they would like this too.  (note to self: leftover oatmeal and eggs):
http://nourishedkitchen.com/boxed-cereal-is-not-food-plus-two-nourishing-alternatives-for-breakfast/

Carrot salad:
A friend brought a super delicious carrot salad to a cook-out (Thanks, D, it was amazing!).  It had shredded carrots, apples, chopped walnuts, some lemon juice (to keep the apples from browning), and a tub of vanilla yogurt.  I hope I remembered right!

I almost bought some chocolate granola at the grocery store today but I put it back.  Here is a recipe to make it at home -
http://allergyfreetestkitchen.com/2013/06/chocolate-granola-for-anyone/

Cream cheese frosting colored with pureed veggies or fruits.  Amazing idea.  I can't wait to try it!  We don't use artificial colors and I try to keep petroleum out of my kids as much as possible.  This looks like a great change from plain white, off-white, or chocolate frosting.
http://mommynificent.com/2013/07/05/sneaky-cream-cheese-frosting-and-fruit-dip-with-no-artic/#comment-1675

My family isn't big into any 'fresco de...' (or 'agua fresca de...') but this post inspired me to try again.  I love frescos and find them very refreshing.
http://girlmeetsnourishment.com/gmnwordpress1/watermelon-agua-fresca/

Homemade powdered drink (like instant lemonade):
http://simplynaturalhealth.com/recipeblog/2013/07/03/homemade-effervescent-drink-powder/

Cranberry Orange Bars (with coconut flour):
http://laurasglutenfreepantry.com/2013/07/cranberry-orange-bars-grain-free-dairy-free-paleo.html

Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Snacks (fresh strawberries, lemonade, gelatin):
http://laurasglutenfreepantry.com/2013/07/strawberry-lemonade-fruit-snacks-gluten-free-dairy-free-paleo.html

Trail Mix Oatmeal:
http://easynaturalfood.com/2013/07/30/trail-mix-oatmeal/

What's Schoolin'?

Here is a free Kindle version of Creating Transcripts for Your Unique Child.  I'm not sure how long it will be free.  I just downloaded it to my Kindle after seeing the preview ("Look Inside") feature.  You can also read Kindle books on any PC by downloading their free reader.  I did that for years before getting my Kindle as a gift:


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What's Creepy?

First hamburger will be served made from stem cells in a lab.  This creeped me out so bad that I couldn't finish reading it - I kept getting the heebie-jeebies!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2380308/250-000-hamburger-First-test-tube-grown-beef-served-London-restaurant-week.html