For those of you who protest that it's 'weight loss season', and I've just posted a chocolatey dessert, allow me to share with you my favorite summer salad, with not a lettuce leaf in sight!
Read moreBourbon Brownies.
These brownies are great, with or without the bourbon. Gooey, chocolatey, and not cakey, as so many brownies are. Personally, I prefer a lighter dose of the alcohol than what is recommended, or none at all, but feel free to adjust to your own tastes. Be warned though, the alcohol DOES NOT cook out.
Read moreIntermission.
I apologize for the lack of posts this month. My church here in Lincoln is putting on their 19th annual easter pageant this week, and as the interim choral director, I'm rather involved. :) Regular posting should resume in April, after the holiday. Until then, Happy Easter!
If you are interested in attending our pageant, upcoming performances are at Southview Baptist Church in Lincoln, NE, on the 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7 pm. There is an additional performance on Saturday the 27th at 3 pm. Our pageant depicts events in Christ's life including his death and resurrection. It is fairly realistic, so if you have very young children you may want to consider the provided childcare. (You can trust the childcare, I'm trusting them with my son as well.) :) I hope you are able to join us!
Light Corn Chowder.
This recipe was delicious, light as promised, and dead simple to make. I love having soup for its filling yet light quality, especially when it's just packed with flavor. I topped this bowl with paprika, mainly for color, but it did add a nice depth of flavor to the bowl.
Read moreBanana Cookies.
I love these cookies. I remember coming home from school and my mom pulling these out of the oven. I'd always sneak one before they were completely cool, but they were so delicious I couldn't wait!
Read moreAllow me to rejoice.
I now weigh what I did when I got married. It hasn't been that long, about 2 1/2 years, but between having a baby and simply not always watching what I ate, I ended up 11 lbs heavier. I realize, this isn't incredibly terrible, but it wasn't great either, considering I was overweight to begin with.
But let's get past the past. What does this mean for me now? I can fit into some of my favorite clothes again. I can shop for clothes at target again. (Cheap, but great place to get layering clothes.) I will need new jeans soon. (My current ones are slightly loose straight out of the dryer and get crazy loose by the end of the day.) I am simply more comfortable with myself, more confident. I don't feel guilty having the occasional high calorie or high fat meal as I always have before, because I know it's not the end of the world, it's one day, one meal.
I'm by no means stopping here. My doctor has challenged me to lose 20 more lbs by June. I will try to be open and honest along the way, and let you all know how I do. Until then, please excuse me as I go celebrate this mini victory!
Sunflower Oatmeal Bread.
Well, I didn't time this recipe very well. It's still in progress, so I'll update the post with pictures and timing as I can. If you have a bread machine, you'll have an easy time with this recipe, as it's designed for it! If you don't have one, like me, it will take a bit more time to make, but you'll not be disappointed with the result! I've chosen to have a double rise time, but it's not really necessary. You can skip the first and head right to the second if you are pressed for time.
Read moreSmashed Potato Chowder.
I love this recipe in the winter. Every time I make it, it goes a bit quicker, and this is no longer a 'labor all afternoon' recipe, so I'm inclined to make it more often. (I used to peel the potatoes while watching tv, a movie, whatever...not the fastest method!) In any case, when there's a blizzard outside, I don't immediately think of having meatloaf, casseroles, etc. I think of soups, and this is one of my favorites.
Read moreKrum Kake.
This cake is light, flavorful, and completely satisfying as a dessert, or in place of coffee cake with your morning coffee. The recipe is my great aunt Hazel Imsland's recipe. I remember making this with my mom when I was a little girl, but I really hadn't made it since, until I needed to bring a snack for our Sunday school. It was a hit, and as good as I remember it.
Read morePracticing Yoga.
I went to my first yoga class the morning I was to meet my parents to shop for my wedding dress. The class was at 6 am, and I was to meet them in a town an hour away at 9. I wasn't sure what to expect out of our marathon shopping day ahead, but I knew I was going to need energy, and I wanted a quick tone up as well.
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