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Seeds to Sushi

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Hi, friends! Happy Saturday! We stayed out pretty late with Qman last night , so he didn’t get to bed until after 9:00 PM. He was exhausted, so, not surprisingly, he went right to sleep when we got home. A late night here and there isn’t usually an issue for him, but he woke up FIVE times last night. Five! It was totally unlike him, so we’re not quite sure what happened. Maybe his brain was still amped up from the live music? I dunno… he didn’t say much when we asked him, but we’re all pretty tired today. Qman and I were awake (for the 5th time) at 6:00 AM. We went downstairs, watched a little TV, and ate breakfast together. Recently, I’m loving a  seed-tastic overnight chia-flax oatmeal , which is quite delicious, especially with a big ol’ scoop of nut butter. In the mix: 1/4 cup oats, 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds , 2 tbsp chia seeds , 1 scoop collagen , 1/4 cup goat milk, and 1/2 cup water. Qman barely ate any of his breakfast, but he downed a Minion banana! A little before 9:00

We’re Never Leaving the South Shore

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Hi, guys! Friday afternoon and evening were so incredibly fun! Seriously, it was probably the best of the summer so far! After Quinn’s nap, we took Murphy to the park to stretch his pug legs and give the humans a little exercise of their own. Obviously, Murph Dog was pumped – just look at that face! We haven’t been to the park (Bare Cove) in awhile because dogs are now required to be on-leash. It’s a huge bummer because it was the best dog park ever. ***Update: I did some Googling and it looks like both Hingham residents and non-residents can apply to get an Off-Leash Dog Walking Permit . We are definitely going to look into this! Murphy would be so psyched for regular visits to the park again! So, when we arrived at the park, the (huge) parking lot was literally empty (ok, there was one car, but usually it’s packed), so we broke the rules and let Murphy run free for most of the walk. Rules were made to be broken! Haha! I mean, there was NO ONE at the park, which was kind of str

Lemon and Sage Chicken in Cream

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Primal lemon and sage chicken in cream is a riff on Jamie Oliver’s recipe for chicken in milk, an unusual recipe with a fervent following. In Oliver’s recipe, a whole chicken is roasted with an odd combination of ingredients: milk, cinnamon, garlic, sage and lemon. That odd combination turns into a roasted bird swimming in an amazing sauce scented with lemon and sage. You really have to try it to believe how good it is. But consider trying this version first, which is richer, creamier and even more succulent. Using bone-in chicken thighs instead of a whole chicken cuts down on the cooking time and guarantees juicy, succulent meat. Using whole cream instead of milk results in a sauce that is rich and smooth instead of curdled. The combination of whole cream, chicken drippings and butter sends the fat content of this dish soaring, which is a good thing if adding healthy fat to your diet is a priority . This lemon and sage chicken is so good and so easy to make that it’s sure to bec

5 Berries You’re Not Putting in Your Basket (But Should Be)

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Scientists have found that berries as a whole pack more disease-fighting antioxidants than almost any other fruit. So why do many of us stick to the same ol’ blueberries and strawberries when there are a bunch of other under-the-radar options with big health benefits? Here are five to try this summer.   Lingonberries If you’ve ever been to Ikea, you’ve seen these tart Scandinavian berries in jam and alongside meatballs. A 2014 study from Lund University found that their high polyphenol content may offset the effects of a high-fat diet. Try them in Icelandic Provisions Strawberry & Lingonberry Skyr , technically a fresh cheese with a Greek yogurt-like consistency.   Marionberries This sweet-tart cross between two types of blackberries is too fragile to be shipped fresh outside of Oregon, where they’re grown. But you can buy them frozen from Northwest Wild Foods , and for each 2/3 of a cup you add to your smoothie, you’ll pump up the fiber by 8 grams. For a treat, try a smal