It was easy to fall in love with the salad bars at my local grocery stores. The produce looks almost too pretty to touch, so it almost pains me to pick out those delectable veggies from their chilly resting places. But, hey, a busy girl's gotta eat, too. This particular day was one of those where I would be spending most of the day delivering mail to the southeast corner of rural Riley County, Kansas. If the in-laws aren't...

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I'm not sure I remember what compelled me to buy pumpkin seeds. Maybe it was the need for a portable, satisfying snack that didn't melt, wilt, or wouldn't require chopping, peeling, or refrigeration. I like my snacks to be a bit on the sweet side and, while pumpkin seeds on their own are okay, I found a palatable way to enjoy them. What You Need: 2 measured cups of pumpkin seeds 2 measured tablespoons of extra virgin olive...

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