I taste tested about 6-8 of these before deciding they were more crisp than chewy. I love big soft cookies, however; this kind of cookie is my favorite with cup of tea. Or for milk dunking purposes . Homemade cookies are comforting and make for the best air freshener. I really should do a baked [...]
Peace, Love and Granola.I’m a granola lover. I love it to top off a smoothie, mix into yogurt, garnish my oatmeal and plain by the handful. Over the weekend I decided that it was time to make more granola. I’ve been playing with a few recipes here and there over the past few months, and [...]
New Year’s celebrations left me feeling exhausted yesterday. I’m one of those people that does not function well without sleep. After 8+ hours of rest last night, I felt renewed. I woke up this morning, slid my fuzzy slippers on and made my way to the kitchen to whip up a batch of chia-banana oatmeal [...]
The holidays are always slightly bittersweet for me. I completely indulge in the comfort of my family, home and luxurious foods. I had a hard time leaving my parents today but knew it was time to get back into my everyday routine. Sadly all good things must come to an end. As much as I [...]
I returned to my parent’s home yesterday evening right in time for dinner. We had take out, however; this isn’t your ordinary fast-food meal. My dad picked up Mexican food from a local place called Alto Cinco. It is one of those eateries you find once in a blue moon and I always look forward [...]
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 [...]
Tea and ToastBreakfast today was a little later than usual. I wasn’t very hungry around my typical lunch hour but I had to drive back to my apartment and knew I would be starving mid-drive. I decided on a toasted slice of multigrain bread with a banana (half mashed and half left for whole slices), [...]
Please tell me you see the peace sign too! Or else I’ll just feel crazy. 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon, 1/2 banana (whipped in at the end). Topped with Crunchy Peanut Butter, Crofters Asia Superfruit Spread and Homemade Pumpkin [...]
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 [...]
I have this thing. Whenever I see unusual food items I MUST try them. I have yet to try a cuisine that completely repulses me, and will give any food a chance. This curiosity has helped me discover some of my favorite foods. Escargot is a new favorite that I sometimes dream about. Who would [...]
