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Quick Recipe: Creamed Spinach Grilled Cheese
I know this sounds like kind of a strange sandwich, and it probably is, but stick with me on this one. Despite being a national chain, Boston Market has my favorite creamed spinach around. I’m not sure how they do it, but it’s just really good. It’s not too cream-y, not too spinach-y and it just tastes good. We somehow had some leftover at my house the other day, and I really wanted to eat some of it for lunch, but I didn’t want to just sit there eating creamed spinach because that wouldn’t be a very satisfying lunch. So I decided to make a sandwich out of it. And it was really good! You can use whatever creamed spinach you like, it doesn’t have to be Boston Market, but I can’t guarantee it will work as well (additionally, if you want to use fresh spinach leaves instead that’d probably work too. I’d recommend using baby spinach leaves though).
The Snack Report: Maple Cotton Candy
Cotton candy is a magical treat. It’s sugar that’s been transformed into something light and fluffy and fun. Cotton candy has been around since the 18th century, but it was expensive then, so not many people knew about it. Like many popular food stuffs today, cotton candy got its first real introduction to a wide audience at a World’s Fair, in this case the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Smoothie Sunday: Pineapple Orange Smoothie
Much like mango, pineapple is one of those fruits that I forget how much I enjoy until I eat it again. After being reminded by eating some a couple of weeks ago, I decided I needed to work it into a smoothie. Since pineapple orange juice is a thing, I figured a pineapple orange smoothie would be a good bet. And it was!
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Smoothie Sunday: Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie
As soon as I saw the watermelon in my kitchen I knew I wanted to try making a watermelon smoothie. I also knew I wanted to have some other fruit in it. After some research I decided to use kiwi. Also, I had an extra kiwi from the kiwi strawberry smoothie and wanted to use it before it went bad. The combination was really nice and refreshing.
In retrospect I realize this smoothie is better as a snack/refresher because it wasn’t as filling as most of the smoothies I’ve made so far. But it’s still really yummy and worth making.
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Smoothie Sunday: Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple childhood food. They’re easy to make, yummy, and actually pretty healthy for you (assuming you use ingredients not loaded down with corn syrups and chemical preservatives). Erik and I first discovered this combination in drink-able form as a milkshake last year when we were both recovering from our respective oral surgeries and were desperate for new liquid things to eat. I decided this year to try making it in smoothie form so I could have it for breakfast. And it worked!
What you’ll need
The Poor Couple's Food Guide 
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