Fun story: When I was younger my Mom and Dad used to call me tater. I think it was a variation on ‘Katie’? I’m not quite sure how it got started but I would often respond to tater and tater tot when my parents called. I also liked to eat tater tots because what kid doesn’t like a nice tot? 
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Sweet Potato Toast & Cream Cheese Two Ways
I’m gonna get super trendy and Instagram-worthy with you today. And you know what? I’m ok with that because delicious food, no matter how trendy, is always ok in my book.
If you’ve never heard of sweet potato toast, you’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. Is it toast with sweet potato on it? A sweet potato shoved in a toaster? A new rapper that all the young whipper snappers are listening to? 
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What I’m Prepping In My Kitchen Lately
Whew! I feel like this past month or so has been not-my-normal-routine crazy and it’s not over yet. Last week I was in Mt. Prospect helping out my mom and starting tomorrow I’m headed to Hoffman Estates to help out my sister and brother-in-law by dog sitting.
Oh. And add moving in less than a month to the list. 
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Salad Creations + Italian Roasted Garlic Cloves
I like big salads and I cannot lie. Like, seriously. The bigger the salad, the happier I am.
And I’m not talking boring old salads. I like to dress those things up. Salads are an excellent way to fill up with a ton of veggies and they are good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I know, I’ve had one for each meal. 
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On-The-Road-Food
I have some on-the-road food/snack ideas for you today because traveling doesn’t mean you have to eat at the gas station or stop at every fast food place known to man.
With a little careful and simple planning, you can have some healthy things ready for your road trip or a busy day away from home. You want things that are easily portable, taste good, and don’t necessarily need to be warm or cold. I know that sounds like a tall order but it can be done! 
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