Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

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  • Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

    This barbecue sauce is easy to cook and also delicious!  Both Wee One and Hubby gave their seal approval with this sauce. The only issue is that I’m trying to avoid eating or drinking foods or drinks that include high… Continue reading

    Root Beer Barbecue Sauce (GF, DF)

  • Letter to Moore, OK

    The Imaginative One has decided to write a letter to those affected by the May 20 tornado.  He was saddened but also proud of the people of Moore, OK.  Here is his letter: Dear people of Moore, OK: I heard… Continue reading

  • Mom, What’s for Dinner? – Week of May 20

    Monday BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, mashed sweet potatoes, carrots Tuesday Parmesan chicken burgers, salad Wednesday root beer chicken, apricot glazed carrots Thursday pork chops, roasted sweet potatoes Friday pork tenderloin, red potatoes with green beans Saturday eat at… Continue reading

  • Mom, what’s for dinner? Week of May 13

    So Friday night, I went to the freezer to make a smoothie, and it was OFF! Argh! Hubby walked on from work and informed me that the breaker had tripped a day before. He didn’t realize the freezer was on… Continue reading

  • My new favorite foodie place

    Last month as I was getting ready to shop for my foodie pen pal, I decided to visit the Second Street Market.  I had driven by it many times but it was closed so I couldn’t stop.  The boys and… Continue reading

  • 14 years ago today . . .

    Let me take you back further than 14 years ago because that’s where this story begins.  It was September of ’97 and the fall quarter at the college I attended.  I was running late to one of my classes because… Continue reading

  • Foodie Pen Pals – April

    Another month has come and gone. I had fun buying it for Kristen and then receiving it from Ashley. Kristen lives in Sonoma County, California. My boys and I went out and found some goodies from our area to send… Continue reading

  • Obsession

    I have an obsession with granola.  I love trying new flavors.  We were at Whole Foods yesterday, and I was checking out the granola.  The Imaginative One had to tell me to step away from the granola area because I… Continue reading

  • Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad

    I tried to come up with a witty blog entry about this salad.  Even though I thought and thought, I couldn’t come up with anything.  So I’ll just be straightforward.  This recipe is delicious and easy to put together.  You… Continue reading

  • Need to get refocused

    I had been doing great with my eating. Then illness and other things halted my progress. Spring break was a killer for me. I didn’t eat right during a lot of it. I’ve gained back a pound, so I need… Continue reading