Sometimes I do crazy things. Like buy an 8-pound Butternut Squash or cook an entire head of cabbage for one person. Last night, the veggie section of my refrigerator was about to explode and required immediate attention. I planned to make a pasta toss, however; cabbage in pasta didn’t sound appealing and I have two [...]
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 [...]
The taste and smell of maple syrup will forever remind me of cozy weekends at home. When the sweetness of maple syrup filled the air, I knew it was time to push aside my warm sheets and venture downstairs for a stack of pancakes or french toast with my family. My dad, the breakfast chef, [...]
Now that’s what I call oatmeal! I got a little overzealous making breakfast this morning. I was afraid that my bowl wouldn’t hold the contents of the sauce pan I cooked them in. This bowl was huge! It looked like a big pumpkin pool, and I was more than happy to dive right in. 1/2 [...]
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 [...]
I am a planner. I have mile long to do lists with check marks on the sign, two calendars and every Sunday make a “plan of action” for the week noting what work/activities I have to do each day complete with a time line. Granted, you can’t always plan everything, but when I know I [...]
