Roll out of bed, slide your fuzzy slippers on and wrap yourself in a blanket. Preparations for a cozy, slow morning.Greek Yogurt mixed with Pumpkin Puree, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pumpkin Pie Spice. 1/2 of a banana. Homemade Gingersnap Granola. Crunchy Peanut Butter. Honey. Crofter’s South America Superfruit Spread. Honor the empty jar. Well served. Make a [...]
I love the weekends. There is no rush. I have time to really enjoy breakfast. I never burn my tongue on piping hot banana pieces like I do almost everyday during the week.1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 cup water, cinnamon, cloves, 1/2 banana, 1/2 TBS chia [...]
Yesterday was simply amaizeing. Yes, I know that I am spelling “amazing” wrong. After work, a few of my coworkers and I did something WILD and CRAZY. We went to a corn maze. It was actually called, “The Amazing Maize Maze.” 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 [...]
Cinnamon Infused Quinoa with Spiced Pumpkin, Spinach and Goat Cheese. Roasted Brussels Sprouts.Life is beautiful. It may seem challenging, trying and frustrating at times, but it is always beautiful. In the past week I have had three very unique and meaningful conversations with an insightful co-worker, an old friend and my mom surrounding the theme [...]
My palate follows the seasons and I love it. The variety fuels my imagination.Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Homemade Gingersnap GranolaFor the first time in a long time, I branched away from stove-top chia banana oats with peanut butter and jelly for breakfast. I decided to be fancy and celebrate…Thursday. Everyday should be a celebration! Layers [...]
When ginger meets orange it’s a match made in heaven. I think I was still channeling my chocolate cream pie with gingersnap crust and orange whipped cream this morning. My spice drawer got the best of me and my oats were gingerlicious.1/2 cup rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 cup water, [...]
I’ve never been one for sleeping in. It’s a blessing and a curse, really. I love the peacefulness of the morning and having time to myself before a busy day. On the flip side, I like sleep and hanging out with friends. When the rest of the world doesn’t wake up until noon on the [...]
1/2 cup old fashion oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 cup water, cinnamon, 1/2 sliced banana, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon. Topped with 1 TBS crunchy almond butter and Crofters South America Superfruit Spread. The freezing rain is getting to me. Last night when the kitchen was clean and I was finally [...]
“Mom knows best!” I feverishly fought this phrase throughout my teenage years. I was convinced that in my 13-years of life, I had more insight into the ways of the world than she did. I was always wrong, of course, and met with a big “I told you so!” with the expectation to listen next [...]
Tea and ToastBreakfast today was a little later than usual. I wasn’t very hungry around my typical lunch hour but I had to drive back to my apartment and knew I would be starving mid-drive. I decided on a toasted slice of multigrain bread with a banana (half mashed and half left for whole slices), [...]
