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 moreYou 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 moreI 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. 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...
Read moreI love chicken salad for lunch. I always set out to only have one sandwich, but I usually end up finishing however much I make. Consequently, I make smaller batches now. :) I don't follow a recipe for this, because I've found that I know my own taste best, and I like to adjust it each time I make it to what I want at the time. (Many thanks to Hubby for taking most of these pictures!)
Read more had been seeking a great black beans and rice recipe for awhile now, ever since a trip to Mexico in high school. For dinner one night we were served from a big bowl of rice, and a large bowl of beans. That was all. I thought I was doomed. Then I tasted it. Delicious! From that point on, I wanted to learn how to make the dish. The ladies who cooked the meal tried to explain it to me, but the language barrier proved to be too difficult.
Read moreI made this for breakfast when my in-laws were in town for a visit. Chris made pancakes, and we ate it both as a topping for pancakes and separately as applesauce. Mmmm. This recipe comes from my 1930's cookbook. My apologies for the images being a little fuzzy. I was too excited to try this to focus well!
Read moreOk, Hubby and I made this for dinner a few days back, and I have to apologize for not getting this to you sooner, because you must make it as soon as possible! It is so delicious. Don't be afraid of the dates, they perfect the dish. I found this recipe in SousChef, one of the recipe management systems I'm currently reviewing, and the one I actually own.
Read moreDinner doesn't have to be complicated to taste good, and it doesn't have to be difficult to prepare to look good. Sometimes the only difference between a dish prepared at home and one in a restaurant is the look. (And that wonderful little fact that you didn't have to prepare it....but that's beside the point!)
Read moreHubby and I made this last week, and loved it. We did find the recipe needed one addition though. Drizzled honey over the plated dish makes it perfect. I'm not sure how "Keys style" adding the honey is, but it's so needed.
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