Healthy, Homemade Peppermint Patties

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    Makes 9-12 pieces   2/3c shredded coconut 1 Tbls + 2 tsp honey 1 Tbls + 1 tsp coconut oil tiny pinch smoked sea salt {or regular} 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract {optional} 1 dark chocolate bar {or milk chocolate, but less healthy}   In a small cuisinart mix the… [Continue Reading]

Roasted Vegetable Tacos: A Healthy and Beautifully Colored Meal

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Over the next few weeks we are all going to be eating things that we probably usually stay away from the rest of the year. But that’s okay because it’s all about moderation and balance, right? If you are looking for a yummy and healthy meal to mix into the holiday madness, try roasted vegetable… [Continue Reading]

Yet Another Secret Hissong Family Recipe

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The Famous Hissong Secret No Bake Cookies Recipe! We Hissong’s  have a number of secret recipes. You might have read my Hissong Secret Family Pumpkin Pie recipe at Thanksgiving time. Sometime you just need an old fashion, unhealthy, comfort food. Here’s what you need: 1 3/4 cups white sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 4 tablespoons… [Continue Reading]

SNOOZE AN A.M. EATERY OPENS IN HILLCREST

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As you may have noticed from some of my other posts here at Momfia, I LOVE my neighborhood of Hillcrest! My family and I always try to shop and eat locally to support our neighbors. So I was delighted to have the opportunity to try what I KNOW is going to be a new favorite… [Continue Reading]

Green Chili Cornbread Stuffing and Pumpkin Pochettes, need we say more?

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Let’s start the Month off right!  How about 2 amazing recipes from 2 amazing moms. First Laura aka SemperFiMomma shares her favorite Pochettes recipe. Pumpkin Pochettes Pochettes are probably one of the easiest pasties you can make. The dough is only 3 ingredients, and can be made ahead of time. I love making these and… [Continue Reading]

It’s Turkey Time: A foolproof turkey recipe.

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Brining the turkey is done TWO days ahead of time. I started using this recipe to brine my turkey about five years ago and I have not served a dry turkey since.  NOT KIDDING.  And yes, I know, people are afraid of me and wouldn’t dare tell me if my turkey was dry for fear… [Continue Reading]

San Diego Businesses Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Until the end of the month many San Diego businesses have joined in the fight against breast cancer by offering portions of their sales on special items to non profits that conduct research or spread awareness. Ra Sushi Bar Restaurant 474 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Ra Sushi is selling a glass of ONEHOPE California… [Continue Reading]

MOMmorsels: Chicken and Rice Soup

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With cold and flu season upon us, we can all use a quick and easy chicken soup recipe.  This isn’t a brothy soup, more of a meaty version.  Everyone in my family loves it, even Colton. He likes it, hey Mikey! It is a big batch, but freezes nicely.  Even if you don’t need it now,… [Continue Reading]

MOMmorsels: Dessert Shooters

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Seen ‘em? Little mini desserts in glasses about the size of a tall shooter, or in those little, fat shot glasses. Just the right size to satisfy your sweet tooth, and not completely over indulge. But why only have them at a restaurant? You can make your own at home. It’s a fun way to… [Continue Reading]

Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Missing my family

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The holidays are just around the corner, which means, I’m missing my family! Most of my side family lives on the other side of the country, 3000 miles away.  That pretty much make me the left coast Hissong. When we were growing up we moved away from our family because of my Dad’s job.  During… [Continue Reading]

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