Have you ever noticed how things, even ordinary things like a cup of coffee or a pile of oranges or a messy array of beans, are more interesting when you’re on vacation or visiting somewhere new? This may be because, well, just about anywhere on earth is more interesting than where you live. Or it could mean that you’re looking at things through ‘holiday eyes.’ Let me explain.

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A Bright & Colorful Mother’s Day Brunch

Happy weekend everyone! Do you have any recipes bookmarked to try for the first time this weekend? Are you planning for Mother’s Day, or a graduation party? Or maybe you’re just headed to the farmers market to get an armful of fresh ramps and asparagus? We’d love to hear all about your cooking plans!

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Happy weekend, all! Do you have any big cooking plans for the next couple days? We’ve got a few recipes this week that’ll keep things fresh and easy. For dinner try a scrumptious 30-minute chicken posole or crunchy black bean tacos. If you’re in the mood for a spring-y dessert, check out the dairy-free raspberry rose pudding or chocolate-dipped strawberries. And for brunch? There’s nothing better than waking up to one giant pancake (Dutch Babies!).

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Q: I’m a breastfeeding mom and my daughter is sensitive to dairy and soy, so I’ve had to cut them out of my diet. I can have a little bit of butter but that’s it. I’m desperate for breakfast ideas — I’m so sick of plain scrambled eggs. Please help!

Sent by Lizzie

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The angle: Skip the juice aisle and get creative

Recipes for right now: Apples & Oranges Juice, Tropical Cooler, Mango Madness, Spiced Carrot-Orange Juice, Strawberry Colada, Banana-Cherry-Pom Smoothie, Spiced Banana-Coconut Lassi, Grape Sports Ade

Who would enjoy this book? Parents hoping to curb the amount of sugar in their kids’ drinks; anyone with a juicer and a bowl of fruit.

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