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Happy Easter!

Well hello there! Happy Easter to you and your family. Hopefully you are having a sunny day filled with lots of chocolate goodies and FUN. Wishing you plenty of bluebird days and a joyous spring. Stay tuned for lots of bright, cheerful, happy & delicious recipes here MarlaMeridith.com.

Here is a glimpse of some photos I took last Easter in sunny Southern California…..

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

One of the best things about an Easter Egg Hunt is how much exercise the kids get.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

There are tons of smiles.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

And a whole bunch of wonderment.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

Seek and you shall find.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

All kinds of bright goodies and perhaps even the Easter Bunny himself.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

At the end of the day it is fun to enjoy the bounty of the hunt.

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

And then plenty of time to snuggle, rest and enjoy the day together!

Happy Easter! | Easter Egg Hunt on MarlaMeridith.com

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Happy Easter to you and yours!

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~ Marla Meridith

Breakfast

60 AMAZING Egg Recipes

 

Eggs. Simple perfect & we can’t get enough of ’em. What’s more fabulous than an energy packed meal in one self contained, eco-freindly package? Eggs are an every season food that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and mini meals.  Here are 60 AMAZING Egg Recipes…sunnyside up, baked, shirred, scrambled, over easy, hard boiled, deviled….etc. Oh did I have FUN with this recipe round up!

 

Sweet Coconut Scrambled Eggs on Toast | MarlaMeridith.com

Sweet Coconut Scrambled Eggs on Toast

 

Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata Recipe | Healthy Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner on MarlaMeridith.com

Baby Peas & Cheese Frittata

 

Spaghetti Squash Baked Eggs with Salami & Parmesan | recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

Spaghetti Squash Baked Eggs with Salami & Parmesan

 

Chile-Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs | Recipe on MarlaMeridith.com © MarlaMeridith.com

Chile-Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

 

Scrambled Egg Stuffed Baked Potato recipe on MarlaMeridith.com © MarlaMeridith.com

Scrambled Egg Stuffed Baked Potatoes

 

Perfect Scrambled Eggs on MarlaMeridith.com

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

 

Baked Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Eggs Benedict

Frittata

Hard Boiled

Huevos Rancheros

Quiche

Egg Salads

Scotch Eggs

Soft Boiled Eggs

Scrambled Eggs

 

~ Marla Meridith

Berries

Simple Strawberry Sauce

 

Oh wait a minute…I was just about to post an amazing frozen cocktail recipe. But then I realized that this Simple Strawberry Sauce needed to take center stage first. Be patient….the drink recipe is around the corner. This fruity sauce can be used in gazillions of recipes. It makes the best pancake & french toast topper. Spoon some over your PB& J Oatmeal or Strawberries & Cream Quinoa Porridge.

It is also one of the best things you could ever lick off a spoon….

 

Simple Strawberry Sauce | recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

 

I have been obsessed with strawberries lately. Perhaps it’s the slightly longer bluebird days we have been enjoyed in Telluride, CO. This town is bouncing around with spring fever. Even though we are all winter lovers there is something exciting about the change of seasons.

 

Simple Strawberry Sauce | recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

 

Did you get to glance at my 60 AMAZING Strawberry Recipes earlier this week? Do check that out & prepare to spend some time over there. There are great recipes that are worthy of your eyeballs and taste buds. You can make this fruity sauce out of any fruit you wish. Sweeten to taste with stevia, honey, maple syrup, agave….or nothing at all. Your choice.

 

Simple Strawberry Sauce | recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

 

Another nice thing is you can use fresh or frozen berries. You are gonna heat the heck out of them in a pan anyway. You will get a thicker sauce with the fresh berries though. Think about using this sauce (purée) in your cocktails, mixed drinks and more. It is ideal for strawberry daiquiris!

 

Simple Strawberry Sauce | recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

 

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Strawberry Sauce Recipe Links

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~ Marla Meridith

Baked Sweets and Treats

60 AMAZING Strawberry Recipes

60 AMAZING Strawberry Recipes | MarlaMeridith.com

I sure do LOVE strawberries. This perfect fruit has a just right blend of sweet ~ tart flavor. I use ’em often in my recipes and of course enjoy them out of hand.

Whenever I post somethin’ with strawberries you guys go kinda wild. Sooooo here are 50 recipes you need in your back pocket

There are quite a few from MarlaMeridith.com and also a selection from around the web…..
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~ Marla Meridith

Entertaining

Mandarin Roasted Rainbow Carrots

From what I gather bunnies love carrots. Not any carrots will do….they prefer carrots that are colored like the rainbow. Add some sweet mandarins and I bet the Easter Bunny will be banging down your door with all four paws.

Carrots have a natural sweetness that is fondly brought out when you roast them. Adding mandarins sweetens ’em even more…

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~ Marla Meridith

Commentary

Introducing My New Facebook Fan Page!

Become a fan of the NEW @192.163.193.237/~marlamer Facebook fan page! https://www.facebook.com/MarlaMeridithLifestyle

Become a fan of the MarlaMeridith.com Facebook fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFreshCooking

Happy Sunday! Happy everyday! Why have one Facebook Fan Page when you can have two?! As if I am not all ready busy enough I feel the need to start dividing posts & info in a few places. I LOVE my community over at Facebook so I decided to make it bigger and better.

I reach out to YOU with this question…how would you like to see the content divided?

I present these two options (and I would LOVE if you followed me over at both places)….

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~ Marla Meridith

Commentary

Bob’s Bird: A Pheasant Hunt

Pheasant Hunt in Southwest Colorado | Upland Bird Hunting | MarlaMeridith.com

Most of you are aware of my new hobby~interest~obsession. That would be shootin’ guns if ya didn’t know. I am learning how to aim, shoot and fire shotguns here in Colorado. You see living here you gotta embrace all aspects of the great outdoors.

I shoot clays not only because they are fun, but with a goal to make upland bird hunting my thang.

Here is my story about my very first field hunt…

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~ Marla Meridith

Baked Sweets and Treats

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

 

Who says you can’t have a guilt free cookie? Not me thats’s for sure. Grab a few of these Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for breakfast, snacks and tuck some in your lunch box. I’ve been known to pocket some in my ski jacket (you can shake out the crumbs when off the slopes.)

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Berries

Strawberries n’ Cream Quinoa Porridge

Strawberries 'n Cream Quinoa Porridge | Breakfast Recipe | MarlaMeridith.com

This is an interesting time of year. We straddle crisp, cold winter days with wisps of spring teasers. With all this weather confusion my tastebuds are sure all over the place. One minute I crave hearty rustic soul warming foods. The next I crave lighter salads and sunnier fare.

I came up with this Strawberries and Cream Quinoa Porridge which is a delicate mix of comfort meets light ‘n healthy breakfast. No matter what season your tastebuds or reality is living in, you will leave the table smiling.

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~ Marla Meridith

Giveaways

Sucré Gourmet Chocolate for One Year! {giveaway}

Win One Year of Gourmet Sucré Chocolate from MarlaMeridith.com  #giveaway

Are you grinning? I bet you are. I am thrilled to share New Orleans sweetest boutique with you. Sucré welcomed me a few years ago to the Crescent City with a HUGE gift bag filled with their sweet treats. I will never forget the stunning packaging & delicious nibbles inside.

Sucré is well known for their luxury chocolates, French Macarons & the finest indulgences.

Now you can try some too! One lucky winner gets a full year of elegant Sucré Chocolates delivered to their doorstep. Wanna be a member of their Quarter Club? I sure do…..

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~ Marla Meridith

Gluten Free

Giddyup Pasta LunchBox

Giddyup Pasta Recipe | Project LunchBox | MarlaMeridith.com

Well boy howdy ~ it’s been quite some time since I posted a Project LunchBox recipe. I came up with this Giddyup Pasta for all your big & little cowboys ‘n cowgirls.

This is as perfect for kiddos as it is for a grown up ranch style lunch. It’s fun to bring out your inner cowboy or cowgirl even while at school or work…

Perfect balance is what we strive for in our energy packed meals. Let’s grab our lasso’s and round up a rootin tootin meal. OK?!
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~ Marla Meridith