Boy oh boy, I ate my way through this past weekend. I did a few other things: some house cleaning, more yard work (it truly is never-ending), grocery shopping , laundry, cat sitting (my new weekend hobby is taking care of other people’s pets), and I even caught the Hubby’s softball game. And I ate and ate. And…
How To Love Your Kitchen and Cooking & Baked Sweet Potato Fries
I love to cook, eat and pretty much anything which involves the kitchen. It’s my second favorite room in the house, next to the boudoir, of course (wink, wink). I was recently discussing my love of food with a friend, and she said “Yeah, but you like to cook.” This is true and I’m not…
Soapboxes and CSA’s
I’m going to forewarn you. Today’s post is a hot button issue for me, and one I haven’t delved too deeply into since I get excited, and not always in a good way. What you eat can kill you. Now for the opinion part. I think there are a lot of reasons for our predicament, including…
Pumpkin Cranberry Crunch: Let the Snacking Begin
A while back, I blogged about the importance of having healthy snacks ready and within arms reach. If they’re there, you’re more likely to make the right food choices When things taste this good, you actually want to make the right choice. When you start to feel healthier and better about yourself, you’ll never look back. Eat…
Top of the Muffin To You
I don’t tuck in my shirt, pretty much ever. I don’t want to draw attention to my tummy area. Let’s be honest, unless your pants are a perfect fit and your mid-section is pretty small (and really, how often does that combo happen), most people walking around are sporting a muffin top. And I mean most people, men and women equally. Despite…
Dining Solo? I Hope So…..Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
I like when the Hubby has plans, and I am left to my own devices for dinner; partially because I’m an introvert and love the “me” time, but also so I can make Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. It’s become a tradition of mine. The Hubby actually likes this particular recipe, but the problem is, I don’t want to…
Taking a Time Out
Happy Memorial Day To You…… My guilty pleasure is lying around doing a whole lot of nothing or watching bad TV, like the Housewives of every county or state, bad (don’t judge). I know you’re supposed to take time out for yourself, ideally, on a daily basis, but I don’t know anyone who actually does this, and I…
No No Dieting: The Proof is in the Pudding
I don’t believe in diets. I think they are a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Saying you’ll never eat pizza, ice cream, and potato chips again isn’t realistic and ultimately you’re setting yourself up for failure. If you diet, you will lose weight, but unless you actually enjoy what you’re eating, you’ll never be able to maintain it. …
The Hubby Goes Granola: Granola Recipe
The Hubby has been on the lookout for a trail mix which is both healthy and delicious. He’s found some which are tasty, but sorely lacking in the healthy department. He was content to stick with tasty, until I read off the list of ingredients (I’m a real peach to live with), most of which I couldn’t pronounce,…
No Bake Energy Bars
Earlier this week, I blogged about the importance of snacking, and I shared a recipe for Roasted Candied Almonds. If you liked those, you’ll love this next recipe. It’s for Energy Bites, which taste like a little piece of heaven, are a great substitute for a candy bar and, most importantly, the Hubby’s favorite. I pretty much make a double…