I liked the idea of baking something healthy for a change. You know, a recipe that uses oil instead of butter and some form of whole grains. If you like Fig Newtons I think you would enjoy these. I had the good fortune of eating this along side a bowl of Greek yogurt with banana, [...]
Pumpkin spice and chocolate. It’s going to be a good day .Stove-top Pumpkin-Banana Oatmeal In a small sauce pan bring 1/2 cup (plus a splash more) water, 1/3 cup vanilla soy (or any milk), cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, a pinch of salt and vanilla extract to a boil. Add your oats. I used 1/4 cup [...]
It took me approximately 8 years to finish my breakfast this morning. Oat bran my friends, is not for the faint of heart. In my oversize cappuccino mug: 1/4 cup oat bran, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 banana, 1 TBS chia seeds, 1 cup (plus ~1/3 cup added after stirring and cooking) water, cinnamon and [...]
Happy Wednesday! I thought you might be getting sick of my daisy bowl and cold oats, so I decided to switch things up for today with a new combination. Actually I’m lying, the daisy bowl is dirty. Enter: dancing crab bowl. For the first time in months I was craving hot oatmeal for breakfast. I [...]
Saturday was my last day working at the bakery. This job has been one of the best experiences of my life and has influenced me to pursue a career in the food industry. Working in the customer service bakery of a large grocery store has taught me the importance of consumer relations and shown me [...]
Happy Mother’s Day!!!! Mom: I have to wish you an extra Happy Mother’s Day since I am unable to be with you today:(. This is the first Mother’s Day that I have not been home for, and it makes me sad that I am unable to spend this special day with the most amazing woman [...]
Did I really just complete my undergraduate college education? Ladies and gentleman, at 4pm this afternoon I emerged from the confines of my minuscule apartment looking half-human and walked to campus to hand in my last college paper ever. It still hasn’t hit me yet. Do I really not have any readings to do? Tests [...]
Ina Garten, aka my kitchen hero, charmingly states “What could be bad?” as she incorporates decadent and simple ingredients into her divine creations. This morning with each heavily bite of my oats in a jar, I started to channel Ina and kept thinking “What could be bad?” Answer: absolutely nothing. Putting warm oatmeal in an [...]
I was on a bit of a chocolate kick late last night (you should see Mr. Chocolate Almond Bunny now….I forgot to take a picture but large chunks of my chocolate almond bunny were stuffed into dates and apricots in my snacky post dinner state yesterday! So good though!) and thought it might be interesting [...]
Rain, rain, GO AWAY! I suppose that rain is just a natural part of April, so the saying goes: “April showers bring May flowers.” I have to look at the positive side of rain. YES, it is miserable to walk outside and YES I hate the dark sky, but with rain comes growth and beauty. [...]
