For dinner tonight, I made gruyere mac & cheese. Can you believe that I have never made mac & cheese without the assistance of a boxed version!? This is a dish that takes me back to my childhood. I remember my mom armed with baking dishes full of cheesey goodness to help my brother and [...]
When you have ricotta, you’ve got to make frittata. Or at least that’s how I feel. Behold, Pumpkin Curry Frittata. Pumpkin Curry Frittata with a side of Apple I wanted to go for a run today after work. It has been awhile and I was feeling rather antsy. The second I walked in the door, [...]
I’m not a vegetarian by any means (I would not have traded my Filet Mignon this weekend for anything!), however; I do find myself eating “vegetarian” a few times each week. I tend to eat like this for one reason: it’s easy. When I get home from work I want a meal that is fuss [...]
1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 banana, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon, sunshine raspberries, blackberries, almond butter, dark chocolate peanut butter. It has been such a busy week. I haven’t had time to post many of my foods. I have had this exact bowl [...]
Cumin Dusted Flour Tortilla with Whole Wheat (brushed with Canola Oil and Cumin and baked), Mixed Greens, Shredded Orange Chicken, Black Beans, Homemade Guacamole, 2% Greek Yogurt, Chopped Cilantro and Cherry Tomatoes. Hello summer! When I left work today it was HOT outside, the temperature was pushing 90. I did not feel like cooking….much . [...]
Crunchy. Dreamy. Wonderful.Overnight Oats: 1/3 cup Rolled Oats, 1/3 Cup 2% Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup Vanilla Soy Milk, 1/2 TBS Chia Seeds, 1/2 of a Banana, Cinnamon, Blueberries, Granola, Crunchy PB, Dark Chocolate PB and White Chocolate PB, Honey. 3/4 of my peanut butter collection. You better believe I have a jar of Natural Creamy [...]
All day long it rained…and rained…and rained some more. My parents and I decided to call it an early night and have 5pm cocktail hour.Russian Jack 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (brought to me while I finished blogging! THANKS DAD!)A couple of pieces of Farmer’s Market Bread and Olive Oil/Herb Dip.Pan-seared Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob [...]
1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, cinnamon, 1 TBS almond butter. Constant Comment Tea. My almond butter stash needed to be replenished so I finally broke down and bought my very first jar of Barney Butter. I have seen this almond butter all over blogs and needed to give [...]
Sunday dinner is a big deal in my house. Growing up I remember the house smelling of herbs and butter–promises of a comforting meal. My grandparents and relatives would come over and we would sit down as a family to share one final meal before another crazy week. I love Sunday supper. When my mom [...]
When one goes berry picking, one must make pie. I will work for food.After brunch today, my mom went down the street to do some berry hunting. I use the phrase “hunting” because I believe that picking berries requires instinct and bravery. I have battle wounds from the prickly stems, my hands are stained red [...]
