Did I ever tell you my oatmeal story? I hated it until about 6 years ago. Well, hated is a pretty strong word, "avoided" may be better. Oatmeal just never appealed to me. Who wants a big bowl of mush for breakfast? At least that's what I thought until I made it for the [...]

I forget how much I love cabbage! For some reason it's not one of my go to produce items. I'm trying to change and picked up a head of red cabbage this weekend. I was planning on grilling a wedge with dinner the other night but after running out of gas I settled on this [...]

First day back from the beach and I'm CRAVING some fresh, homemade food. Don't get me wrong, I love boardwalk treats (pizza, fries, cheesesteaks, ice cream) but after a week, I had my fill. This morning I wanted something a little lighter and little fresher. On our way home yesterday, we stopped at a farm [...]

I woke up with a hankering for something different. I had a rough night--sleep issues--and I wanted to start my day off right. Not in the mood for eggs or oatmeal, what's left? I scan the pantry. QUINOA! <-- new to quinoa? Click here. I've had quinoa for breakfast a few times before. [...]

It's been 2 years since I grilled. TWO YEARS. When we moved in 2009 we couldn't take our outdoor grill with us and it's taken us this long to get up and running with a new one. Sad, I know. But enough of living in the past! This simple, tasty Asian inspired marinade is brought to [...]

I pulled this together for dinner last night for some defrosted salmon fillets but it would be tasty on chicken or pork as well. I say "from the pantry" on these ideas becuase I only used items that I try to keep on hand. Having a few staples like lemon juice, soy sauce and spices [...]

A few days ago the husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Well, we didn't really do much to CELEBRATE. It's kind of tough with a newborn but we had fun all the same. We did do gifts and the husband sent me an Edible Arrangement. I LOVE these things! So much better than [...]

I've been on quite a journey with oatmeal. Five years ago I never touched the stuff. Ever. It just wasn't on my radar. I don't remember eating it much as a kid. It surly wasn't something I made in college and you guys know who I'm married to, right? I don't think the husband has [...]

I told you. Once we made our first Green Smoothie there would be others. This one was inspired by Mo in the comments. We actually recorded this on Friday but I had a TON of technical difficulty with the video. You'll have to excuse the abrupt stop at the end. It was all I could [...]

Based on my Single-Serve Upside Down Pineapple "Cake" I made a new variation. Seriously, the options are endless! Today I used a clementine as inspiration for a small, perfectly portioned dessert just for me. No mess, no leftovers and completely satisfying! Write up below the video.. Note: I forget the vanilla in the video! Here's [...]

This idea came after a day of intense pineapple cravings. I rummaged through my pantry searching for a can of pineapple like a mad woman. I couldn't get the thought of it out of my head. Thankfully I had one. :) I always try to keep a stock of canned fruit, especially through the winter. [...]

I woke up with a hankering for oatmeal again. Tis the season! Honestly, I think I can do a whole blog devoted to just oatmeal toppings. It's such a fabulous vessel to try out fun flavors. Today I took some Georgia Pecans (I won a bag on twitter!) and one of my favorite [...]

There are like three different ways I can start this post that I don't know where to begin! Let me start with what inspired the oatmeal for breakfast this morning. I glanced at my email before Little Man woke up and saw Gina's new recipe, Cinnamon Apple Spiced Oatmeal and thought, "MMMmmm oatmeal! Perfect for [...]

I made these on a complete whim this morning. A few days ago I caught this Molasses Cookie recipe post on Black Book Kitchen Diaries and the seed was planted. Molasses cookies! I couldn't get them out of my head. I thought about them for days. Of course I "Roni-fied" the recipe. I wanted to see [...]

I made this bread on a total whim this morning. I was in the midst of cleaning and organizing the house (WAY overdo) and these two overripe bananas were just starring at me. Asking, no, BEGGING, to be made into bread. I could have gone with my old 100% Whole Wheat Banana Muffins but I [...]

It's Peach and Raspberry season here in Maryland and I'm psyched that both are bountiful in my local grocery stores. They are less expensive then normal and taste absolutely DIVINE! I've been enjoying them straight up but this morning I decided to experiment and make an in season dessert idea. It's cobbler inspired but uses [...]

What's a pancake waffle you ask? Well it's my answer to not really knowing the difference between waffle and pancakes. I *THINK* waffles generally contain a bit more fat and sugar to crisp up more but I'm not sure. Normally I just use pancake batter in the waffle iron leaving them in long enough to [...]

I've never eaten coleslaw in my life. Is that weird? Isn't that was a cabbage salad is? Anyway, I was armed with the cutest little heads of cabbage from the farm and, yup you guessed it, feta. :) So i decided to combine them together and I'm so glad I did! This was fabulous! I [...]

I told you guys I rarely read recipes, right? It's funny but when I read them and actually find out what's in the dish I'm not as inspired to make it. Oh I'm an odd duck, I know. lol Anyway I saw this recipe or should I say picture of Kalyn's Carrot, Parsley, and [...]

I made this dish the other night when I defrosted chicken and didn't know what to do with it. I do that a lot, defrost a protein and then wing it with what I have on hand. I find it super fun and creative. This time I used some POM juice, brown rice and spinach. [...]

Let me start this post by saying, I didn't even know what Tabouli (Tabbouleh) was about a year ago. I had some at a party last year and the cafeteria at my new job has it all the time. I believe it's traditionally bulgur, parsley, mint, tomato, onion, lemon juice and olive oil. But unfortunately [...]

It's Christmas Eve! YAY! I actually made this up yesterday, snapped the most awesome shots of the little guy eating it and then accidently deleted them off the camera. :( So I decided to make it again this morning. It came out even better when I discovered dipping graham crackers in it was a little [...]

Sometimes I just get craving and last night was one of those times. After recording a video for Roni's Weigh I took my hand at an idea I've had for some time. Could I use won ton wrappers as crusts for mini apple pies? Well, I'm happy to say, the answer is YES! I can't believe [...]

Preparing for the toddler's 4th birthday party I decided to make a new marinade and grill up some chicken. The husband pleaded with me to "go safe." Translation: use tried and true store bought BBQ sauce. BORING I said, "Trust me, let me make something new." :) And I whipped us an Asian inspired glaze/marinade [...]

I've been wanting to experiment with a blueberry muffin for FOREVER! I'm not sure this one is complete quite yet. I may tweak it slightly but I'm satisfied with the results and so was the toddler. He ate two! Even the husband took a bite and said they were good. Although he'd never eat [...]