Monday madness began first thing. I had one of those “how is it already time to wake up?” moments followed by a pounding headache provided by the barking dog downstairs. For the first time in a long time I starred at my refrigerator completely dumbfounded for a solid five minutes before deciding what I was [...]
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 [...]
I have been craving sandwiches. I had tortillas in the refrigerator, however; a wrap sandwich would not do. I needed hearty, toasty bread. I made a mandatory pit stop after work yesterday. I spend WAY too much money on food. 2 slices whole wheat bread (toasted), whole grain dijon mustard, honey drizzle, mixed greens, mozzarella [...]
Dear Breakfast, Your such a sweet-tart! Love Always, Nora If you haven’t been able to tell, breakfast and I have a long-standing love affair. Not a day goes by where breakfast isn’t apart of my life, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I can’t imagine what a world without breakfast [...]
I’ve had a sandwich for lunch every day this week. For lunch today, I was bread-less. Sad, but I think I made up for it .Spinach salad with avocado, goat cheese, walnuts, raisins English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, celery. Dressed in olive oil, balsamic and honey.1/2 cup plain Chobani, honeydew melon, Nature’s Path Vanilla Almond Flax [...]
1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, 1/2 banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, 1 TBS crunchy almond butter, sunshine raspberries and golden raisins. Sunshine and spice and breakfast is nice. Sweet, tart, creamy, crunchy, chewy and warm–this bowl had it all. [...]
Chicken and Andouille Etouffee; Skillet Cornbread with Honey; Kale and Garlic Saute with Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese; Cabernet Sauvignon. Born and raised in Upstate New York. Southern girl at heart. Dinner tonight was leftovers. Typically I dislike leftovers. I love cooking and they deprive me of the opportunity to make something new. Even though [...]
I have not lived. Dinner was ridiculously simple and delicious: Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans; Homemade Skillet Cornbread; Kale Sauteed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Lemon topped with Cherry Tomatoes and Grated Parmesan Cheese; and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Photos first, then words. This knocked my socks off. Er…well flip flops. Sandal season is [...]
Hot Chia-Banana Oatmeal: 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup instant oats, 1/2 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup water,1/2 banana, blackberries and 1 heaping TBS crunchy natural peanut butter. I’m all smiles. The fall weather is finally here. After my run today all that I wanted was a gigantic bowl [...]
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 [...]
