My apologies to my readers for again delaying on posting. Yesterday was my day for catching up a bit, as I forgot to buy pumpkin for yesterday's oatmeal, and so we had pancakes instead. We'll resume the oatmeal challenge today, but in the meantime....
Read morePeaches and Cream Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal.
The Peaches and Cream Oatmeal was pretty good, though I wish I'd broken up the peaches a bit more before cooking...the flavor may have permeated a bit better. Other then that, it was wonderful to have a recipe WITHOUT any banana in it, for once. A good breakfast.
Read moreApple Crumble Oatmeal, German Chocolate Oatmeal, & Strawberry Dumpling Oatmeal.
Up next, Apple Crumble Oatmeal, German Chocolate Oatmeal, and Strawberry Dumpling Oatmeal. All three were delicious, but I'd have to say my favorite so far, of any that we've had, is the Apple Crumble Oatmeal. It was more like eating dessert, with no extra sugar actually added other than the natural sugar in the apple. It was a healthy indulgence that I'm tempted to sub in for some other day later this month if the planned one doesn't sound as good. We'll see...
Read morePseudo-Bento Lunch.
This was a quickly thrown together lunch for Hubby and me between a large breakfast and an early dinner. We split the plate, though he didn't like the veggies I chose, so I got them all to myself. I wasn't going to put celery on, but I decided there wasn't enough color on the plate, and so added it with the happy face to finish. The salsa is called Texas-Style Salsa, from Harry and David's.
Pumpkin Oatmeal with Sunflower Seed Butter, and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Oatmeal.
While this first image does not appear to be the most appetizing thing, let me assure you that it's lack of color has nothing to do with a lack of taste. The Pumpkin Oatmeal with Sunflower Seed Butter was delicious. I replaced the stevia originally called for with sugar, but otherwise stuck pretty close to the recipe. Also, the sunflower seed butter may not look like what you'd normally see in stores, because I made it.
Read moreBanana Flax Oatmeal with Pecans.
Mmm. Oatmeal.
Ok, this isn't something I'd usually say. I do like oatmeal, but only on the occasional, 'can't think of anything else to have for breakfast' day. Besides this, I'm not accustomed to having a regular breakfast time, and often breakfast becomes brunch, or is simply missed. As I said previously, one of my resolutions this year is to actually eat breakfast on a daily basis. To cement this as a habit in my life, I've begun the 30 Day Oatmeal Challenge, found on the Live Well 360° Blog.
Read more30 Day Oatmeal Challenge.
The New Year swiftly approaches, and with it, the dreaded new year's resolution. This year, my resolution is simple: to eat healthier and get moving. As part of this resolution, I include the clause that I will *try* to eat breakfast each day. To launch into this new resolution, I've discovered this 30 day oatmeal challenge, which I will begin on January 1st. (Or possibly January 2nd? Party plans may inhibit the first day...we'll see.) In any case, I invite you to rediscover the joys of oatmeal and join me in this challenge. See you in the new year!
Thank you to the Live Well 360° blog for the inspiration!
Read moreThe Sweet Smells of Christmas.
You know the way your mom or your grandma's (or whoever does the baking in your family) kitchen used to smell after a long day of baking holiday goodies? Now inhale. Your place have that lovely aroma? Here's a great way to get it. (While you can probably eat this, I wouldn't advise it. It's for scent only!)
Read morePumpkin Custard Cups.
I had some leftover pumpkin from a pumpkin creme roll cake I made this weekend for friends, (which I unfortunately forgot to photograph), and so Hubby and I decided to make this classic-with-a-twist that his mom makes nearly every year for thanksgiving. This recipe is easily adjusted to your tastes, as you can take the same idea and use your own recipe if you wish! The idea is that you make pumpkin pie, but without the crust, and pour the filling into ramekins instead. Delicious, especially with whipped cream!
Read moreSucculent Pasta.
Succulent Pasta. Doesn't it just sound delicious? I love this recipe because it is relatively flexible, simple, and fun. Just be sure you've got a glass of milk handy to cool the burn...
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