Over the past three years, I’ve consciously worked to lower sugar in my diet.  Aside from the history of diabetes in my family, I’ve come to understand the overall negative side effects of a diet rich in sugar.

Pyure Organic Stevia Sweetener is an all-natural sweetener derived from a plant.  Instead of a sweetener substitute, stevia can actually be termed a supplement with many reported health benefits including lower blood pressure and blood sugar.

Stevia is gluten-free and calorie-free making it a preferred sweetener for many dieters or people managing diabetes.

This is why Pyure Organic Stevia is our favorite product of the week.  With the holiday baking season coming up, Pyure Organic Stevia can be a healthy and deceptively delicious alternative.

Pyure Organic Stevia

Check out this easy recipe featuring homemade organic coconut chocolate with Pyure Organic Stevia.

Homemade Coconut Chocolate with Pyure Organic Stevia

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Recipe of the Week

Our Recipe of the Week is our Italian Sunday Gravy.  And, by sharing this recipe with you, I’m helping in the fight against childhood hunger.  Romano’s Macaroni Grill is making a donation to the No Kid Hungry campaign to feed 500 children, just for me sharing my favorite Italian family dinner.

Italian Sunday Gravy Recipe: (click image for recipe)

Italian Sunday Gravy Recipe

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Meatball Baker by Chicago Metallic

For those who love to cook meatballs, here it is- The Meatball Baker. This product was invented by a mom who got tired of having her meatballs fall apart. This brilliant baking pan produces beautiful meatballs which is great for someone like me who loves to photograph them! The best part is that the meatballs don’t cook in their own grease.

Meatball Baker $24.99

Check out this simple recipe from our “Picky Eaters” Weekly Meal Plan for Turkey Meatballs:

Turkey Meatballs Recipe for “Picky Eaters”

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Grilled Herb Flank Steak Recipe

Summer Vegetable Cavatappi Salad

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad

Fourth of July Barbeque Menu

The Grocery Shopping List

Print the below grocery shopping list for this entire menu here:

4th of July Menu with Grocery Shopping List

Summer Beverages

Homemade Summer Sangria. For the best sangria, prepare 2 days in advance.

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If you asked me a month ago the difference between soy sauce and Tamari sauce, I honestly couldn’t give a correct answer.  Now, I find out that traditional soy sauce contains about 50% soy and 50% wheat, while Tamari is made with 100% soy.  In fact, San-J Tamari is 100% Certified Gluten Free.

(Kirstin sending images)

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