This morning I joined the productive member of society club, rising before the sun to shovel my way out of my apartment and de-ice my car. I said hello to all of my neighbors, who were also looking their 6am best, and made my way back inside for a warm shower and bowl of whipped [...]
I am thankful for oats in a jar and loose leaf tea.1/2 cup instant oats cooked stove top with 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves. With the remainders of a Crunch Time Jar, topped with leftover apple-orange cranberry sauce, almonds and honey. The perfect way to start [...]
Thanksgiving 2010 was complete with my favorite things: family, food, and a new canine friend. My mom set a beautiful table, with “harvest” dishes.I went to Starbucks in the afternoon for a cappuccino pick me up. Their red cups make me happy, and I was feeling the holiday cheer. We had dinner early, however; I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apple-Cinnamon Muffins with a Pecan Cinnamon-Brown Sugar ToppingButtermilk and apple sauce in the base made these muffins moist and luscious. Yep. Luscious. I love the toasted pecan on top. It reminded me that the world is good .After incorporating apple butter into my yogurt with lunch yesterday, I had an urge to make homemade pumpkin [...]
I love the weekend. It’s my time to relax and catch up on LIFE before another busy week. This usually means housework to re-organize and cooking to indulge in my favorite hobby.Stove-Top Oatmeal: 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, 1 banana [...]
WE DID IT! My dad and I completed 13.1 miles this morning both in under 2-hours(pictures to come…they are on my mom’s camera) . I’m so proud of my dad. It was the furthest he has ever run! I ran my first half-marathon 2-years ago and never thought I would do one again. All summer [...]
I am proud to say that my parents were my very first dinner guests. They came up today to help finish my apartment. I feel so lucky and am beyond grateful. I made them dinner as they worked hard to hang blinds and photos.Fettuccine and Scallops with Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes in a White [...]
