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 [...]
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), [...]
From start to finish, today was one of those “blah” days. I woke up late, worked like crazy and returned to my apartment in a fog. I couldn’t help but think, there has to be more to life than this mundane routine. I want to travel the world, experience new cultures and leave my footprint! [...]
The theme of tonight’s dinner was “use it, or lose it.” As I mentioned yesterday, I had a whole pound of kale that needed to be used by today. I put about half of the bag in my soup last night and decided the best way to use more would be to have a family-size [...]
Frozen Walnut Blondie with Dark Chocolate Roots Freezing Desserts–Good Decision. I’m a dessert girl. I really can’t remember the last time I didn’t end my day with a little something sweet. I don’t always have time to make dessert during the week, so I like having a few treats on hand. Dark chocolate, ice cream [...]
Oats In A Jar: 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup oat bran, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 2/3 cup water, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, 1/2 sliced banana, pinch of kosher salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract cooked on the stove top. Topped with homemade pumpkin butter, Crofter’s South America Superfruit Spread, crushed almonds and walnuts, ~ [...]
Hello new favorite meal, it’s a pleasure to meet you!Baked Buttermilk-Pecan Chicken. Warm Roasted Butternut Squash, Spinach, Cranberry and Romanesco Salad. Angeline 2008 Pinot Noir.I hate wasting food. It doesn’t matter what it is or how much it cost. My parents instilled economic values in me and they will never fade. The recipe I used [...]
