I’m so glad that the Holiday season is upon us. I love cookies. Call me the cookie monster, and feed me a few. I’ll be as happy as a clam.Whole Grain Oatmeal and Whole Grain Peanut Butter Cookie. I decided to splurge and pick up a couple of cookies at my bakery. I sampled their Whole Grain [...]
Sometimes I do crazy things. Like buy an 8-pound Butternut Squash or cook an entire head of cabbage for one person. Last night, the veggie section of my refrigerator was about to explode and required immediate attention. I planned to make a pasta toss, however; cabbage in pasta didn’t sound appealing and I have two [...]
Stir-fry: It’s as easy as chop, sizzle and serve. Spicy Lemongrass Stir-Fry with Tofu, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach and Jasmine Rice. Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Riesling. I made this amazing jasmine rice with garbanzo beans about a week ago and to my surprise it has been holding up in my refridgerator quite well. I had [...]
Peanut butter and jelly. My two best friends. Why not make it in cookie form? It is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month after all! I can’t think of a better way to end my day than with a little PB&J.Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup [...]
I love bonfires. Tonight ended fireside with family.There was a mish mash of food along the way.I slept in today and had a late morning breakfast. I scrummaged the kitchen and wound up with bowl of Greek yogurt, almond butter, strawberry jelly, banana and cinnamon.Followed by an extra foamy daddy special cappuccino.Where there are cappuccinos, [...]
Surprise! I came home for the weekend to spend some quality family time with my parents and brother. We have a few football games and a winery dinner planned. I am very excited . I haven’t seen them in a while and wanted to bring home something special. Pear-Walnut Bundt Cake with a Maple Glaze [...]
On Wednesday when I admitted to having 7 jars of peanut butter on hand, I had NO idea that November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. How I did not know this is a mystery to me, and I am ashamed. I like to think that I have a special relationship with peanut butter. My [...]
It’s no secret. I love peanut butter. I always have and always will. My tastes have changed over the years. I’m a tried-and-true crunchy gal, but once upon a time I had an affinity for creamy. I love it in all forms. In sandwiches, topping oatmeal, in ice cream, candy or heck…it’s perfect by the [...]
Breakfast today was salty. I am at the very bottom of my sunflower seed butter jar and was taken back by the potent flavor of the last few bites. I added some sweetness with honey, Crofter’s Europe Superfruit Spread, banana and homemade gingersnap granola.~3/4 (last of my container) plain Chobani Greek yogurt, 1 TBS chia [...]
I’m not sure what came over me today, but I decided I needed to make Medjool Date and Walnut Bread.Spinach, Roasted Sweet Potato, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Tomato, Carrot, Hummus and an Apple. I had a light late lunch as this puppy baked. The smell of cinnamon was getting to me. I needed food.It took all [...]
