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		<title>Peach Melba green smoothie, 14 oz</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cook&#8217;s notes: I&#8217;ve found that a green smoothie with baby spinach and two fruit servings is a great way to start my day. It&#8217;s also an easy way to eat more vegetables every day. Blend together the following until absolutely smooth: 1/2 coconut milk beverage, unsweetened 2 cups raw baby spinach 1/2 banana, peeled and <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/peach-melba-greensmoothie-14-oz/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2490&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like to analyze my knitting and crochet projects periodically to look for trends. In 2011, I completed 66 projects using these methods: Crochet: 56 Knit: 9 Repair jobs: 1 The top 3 project types I completed in 2011 were hats, utility cloths, and scarves. Hats are definitely my favorite thing to make, and I <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/2011-yarn-projects-in-review/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2456&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Projects in December 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I completed 4 projects in December 2011: The Wycheproof Shawl, a crocheted shawlette in Cascade Venezia Sport for a friend&#8217;s winter solstice present. Without a doubt, this is the most complicated crochet project I have ever made. The pattern is very well written with no mistakes, and I love the way that you complete the <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/projects-in-december-2011/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2449&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Green Smoothies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Edited 14 Jan 2012 &#8212; Cook&#8217;s notes: I&#8217;ve learned some things about smoothies since posting the original version of this post: 1) It&#8217;s better to make a small batch (one serving). Although you can store smoothies in the fridge overnight, they lose color and look less appetizing. 2) They definitely taste better when they are <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/green-smoothies/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2440&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>2011 in review: Thanks, readers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog, with some of my comments included. The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 60,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 22 sold-out performances <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/2011-in-review-thanks-readers/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2437&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Tortellini Primavera</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cook&#8217;s notes: I wanted to make a tortellini salad that wasn&#8217;t weighed down by a heavy cream Alfredo sauce. This pasta dish is full of vegetables, with a light dressing. You can also add a 16-ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables (cooked) to it. Start this dish the day before so the flavors can combine overnight <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/tortellini-primavera/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2418&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cook&#8217;s notes: We had a family-size package of fresh boneless skinless chicken breast halves that needed cooking. This recipe was inspired by fat-free salad dressing recipes that use broth instead of oil and balsamic vinegar. It uses a broth-based sauce instead of spaghetti sauce. Because the herbed chicken is low in fat and doesn&#8217;t have <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/slow-cooker-balsamic-chicken/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2416&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cranberry Oatmeal Buttons</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cook&#8217;s notes: Adapted from a recipe by Sunmaid Raisins (link). These are tasty, low-fat cookies. As the original recipe said, &#8220;This is one recipe where low is good. Low sodium, low fat, and low cholesterol &#8212; now that&#8217;s a really good cookie.&#8221; The recipe has several options: I used white whole-wheat flour, canola oil, plain <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/cranberry-oatmeal-buttons/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2406&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Blackberry Pie</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cook&#8217;s notes: We made this pie for a potluck recently, and it was very popular with guests as well as easy to make. Simple ingredients let the berry flavor shine through. I reduced the sugar by 1/2 cup, and it was still delicious. Next time, I&#8217;m tempted to cram 4 boxes (6 oz) of berries <a href="http://qctester.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/blackberry-pie/" class="excerpt-more-link">[&#8230;]</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2403&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Projects in November 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of November was consumed with my work on Eve&#8217;s Shawl in Plymouth Yarns Mushishi yarn, a wonderful silk and wool blend. I also made a gray cowl with Kollage Fantastic, a purple cap in Berroco Comfort Chunky yarn, and a hat for a dear preemie boy in washable DK.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=qctester.wordpress.com&amp;blog=180416&amp;post=2427&amp;subd=qctester&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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