I eat a LOT of oatmeal. Some might say that I have an oatmeal obsession. Every day I wake up early, at least an hour and a half before I have to leave for work, just so I can make, sit down and thoroughly enjoy a quiet bowl of oatmeal. A typical bowl includes rolled [...]
New Year’s celebrations left me feeling exhausted yesterday. I’m one of those people that does not function well without sleep. After 8+ hours of rest last night, I felt renewed. I woke up this morning, slid my fuzzy slippers on and made my way to the kitchen to whip up a batch of chia-banana oatmeal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 strongly believe that all holidays require special meals. For Halloween morning that means pumpkin pancakes.Pumpkin Pancakes with Caramelized Banana, Maple-Apple Peanut Butter Spread and Chia-Greek Yogurt I broke out my favorite pancake mix.Whisked in cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin pie spice, all spice, ~1/4 cup pumpkin puree.Caramelized some bananas.Melted Mighty Maple Peanut Butter with apple butter [...]
BOO!Pumpkin-Chia Greek Yogurt. Homemade Gingersnap Granola. Banana. Almond Butter and Crofter’s Europe Superfruit Spread. Breakfast was terrifyingly delicious. It all started with a spooky base of Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, all spice, pumpkin pie spice and chia seeds.I love the little chia seeds. They make the pumpkin yogurt even more festive. [...]
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 [...]
