Author: Messy Masterpiece
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Babybel Plant Based
Babybel Plant Based: 3 delicious recipes using Babybel Plant Based…a fantastic vegan Velveeta alternative Introduction In 1968, a man named Spencer Silver accidentally invented the adhesive used for Post-It notes. The funniest part about this story is that the minimally sticky adhesive product was actually the exact opposite of what he was trying to invent…an…
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The Mess Behind The Masterpiece
The Mess Behind The Masterpiece: A behind the scenes look at the Messy Masterpiece Blog Introduction The most difficult part of any project is getting started. If you’re anything like me, you have to know where you’re going before figuring out the best way to get there. However, this wasn’t always the case. On many…
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Bloom Where You’re Buried
Do you ever feel like life is slowly suffocating you? Between work, spouse, kids, errands, appointments, house cleaning, yard work, bills, and paperwork there’s never enough time a day. Not only are we supposed to balance these things efficiently and effectively, we’re supposed to do it all while maintaining our weight. Dress nicely. Have perfect…
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Sweet and Savory Crepes
Sweet and Savory Crepes Aimer La Nourriture Do you know what the French phase “aimer la nourriture” translates to in English? If you do, congratulations, you know more French than I do. I had to use the handy dandy Google translator in order to know “aimer la nourriture” means “to love with food.” This easy…
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Romaine Revolution
Romaine Revolution Romaine Calm If I were to take a poll during this time of worldly uncertainty and emotional strain, I would bet that everyone’s comfort food of choice would be salad. After all, what better way to soothe the soul than with a giant pile of yard clippings on a fancy plate. Am I…
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Dairy Free Chicken “Parm”
Dairy Free Chicken “Parm” Comfort Food “Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am an emotional eater.” Readers reply, “Hi, Stephanie!” If you’re anything like me, you’ve been down this road before. Sometimes, as a frequent flyer with mile points built up. Fortunately, comfort food doesn’t always have to mean uncomfortable food. By uncomfortable food,…
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Banana Ginger Smoothie
Banana Ginger Smoothie Knock, Knock… Motherhood is funny. In between all the milestones and teachable moments are moments of slapstick comedy, witty retorts, unexpected punchlines, and inappropriate humor. In addition to comedy, there’s also a fair bit of irony. For example, isn’t it ironic that we spend so much time cleaning our houses and washing…
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Paleo Date Snickers
Paleo Date Snickers Sweet Fix If you’ve ever been on a low carb diet for an extended period of time, you understand how drastically reduced your sweet tooth becomes. Suddenly, you start noticing how sweet fruit, and even some vegetables, begin to taste. The need for a sugary meal chaser is gone and you don’t…
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Cinco, Seis, SIETE de Mayo!
Cinco, Seis, SIETE de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, is a holiday celebrated by many. For some, it’s a cultural day full of parades and festivities. For others, it’s all about the food. I fall into the latter category. I LOVE Mexican food.…
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Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken
Homemade Sweet and Sour Chicken What’s For Dinner? For those of you with children, you probably get asked that question daily. Sometimes, multiple times. If you’re like me, most nights I don’t have an answer until I start cooking. I buy ingredients for a week’s worth of meals, but then fly by the seat of…