That’s right. This is a cocoa-tea! The idea hit me when I was craving chocolate the other night and refused to dip into the halloween candy. Again.
Instead, I hit the pantry and decided to experiment with a spiced hot cocoa idea using this Organic Fair Trade Unsweetened Cocoa Lake Champlain sent me months ago.
I went on a date with The Husband last night and had a blast out with friends, enjoying a bit too much wine, and way to much food. All I’ll say is… MAN why is fresh Italian bread so darn good?!?
Anyway, this morning I woke up still full. This always happens when I’ve been eating mostly clean and then overindulge a bit. That one meal stays with me, and I’ve learned to wait a few hours until I actually feel hunger before eating something light. Read the rest of this post
I’ve been keeping a food journal on Instagram (click here to check it out) and people are starting to see my almost daily omelets. It’s true, I’m obsessed. Honestly, right now I’m really only eating 1 of 2 things in the morning, eggs or oatmeal. Both are amazingly versatile and can be prepared so many different ways, I’ll never, ever get bored.
In this 6 minute video I share how I make most of my omelets. Read the rest of this post
Yesterday this idea smacked me across the face. I was looking for something to eat, noticed my huge butternut on the counter, and realized I haven’t posted a Laughing Cow Recipe idea in awhile. Then I thought…
hmpf, cheese and butternut… they go together. Right? Why not. Let’s try something different.
This idea was born.
I ran out of Nut and Oat bars last week and missed them so much! I loved being able to grab a homemade snack out the fridge instead of something I’d regret out of the pantry.
Just a reminder, these aren’t quite “granola” bars and they aren’t cookie like. I am going to try my hand a more traditional granola soon, but in the mean time these are a tasty combo of seeds and oats in a fun portable form. They are dense, tasty, and very satisfying. Read the rest of this post
A few weeks ago I bought a bag of frozen raspberries and have fallen in love all over again.
I’ve used them before, in smoothies and my favorite, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal, but then I run out and forget about their awesomeness. That is, until I catch a glimpse of them in the grocery store.
I’m obsessed all over again.
Last month I posted An Italian Pulled Chicken Sandwich Idea without much detail. It was one of those meals I just made on instinct without measuring or getting into specifics. Surprisingly the family LOVED it and I’ve made it again since with the same reaction from the boys.
This time, however, I took notes so I can share how I prepared it with a little more detail.
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at homemade granola bars for years now. I’m not sure whats been stopping me, probably the ease of simply picking up a box of them at the grocery store.
In an effort to eat overall less processed this month, I’m happy to say I took the leap and experimented with my first homemade granola bar, but sad to say the result wasn’t very granola bar like. However, they were yummy and still worth sharing as my goal is to inspire, not necessarily give you the most perfect recipe. Read the rest of this post
Sorry, this took me longer than I expected. I had to find about 2 hours to cook the squash and record so I can show you the process.
This is my new technique. I used to do it in the microwave which is still a great alternative when you’re in a hurry, but the texture does comes out better in the oven.
Oh! and watch the end. I put in a cute clip of Little Bean. :) Read the rest of this post
The husband wasn’t home for dinner yesterday so I decided to have a little fun. Although, in hindsight, I think he would have liked this one.
My idea was a simple sausage and cabbage stew, kind of like this one but without the potatoes because I didn’t have any. Then I spied apples in my fruit basket and was inspired, pulling out some fun stuff for flavoring.
