Not long ago I posted the top items I wanted to obtain this year. I recently acquired two of the items from my list, sorta. A french rolling pin and a large cooking pot. If you remember I really wanted a cast iron enameled pot. These pots are not cheap to come by. However, not… Continue reading Kitchen Essentials – Thinking Outside the Box
Yeast Rolls – Thanksgiving Flop
I don't typically cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal. This year it was Pepper 'Steak', Macaroni and Cheese, Yellow Cupcake with Hot Chocolate Icing. Some reason this year I really wanted my Grandmother's Yeast Roll. She used to make the best rolls, flavorful, moist and buttery. mmm, I can still taste them. And the smell, OMG… Continue reading Yeast Rolls – Thanksgiving Flop
Easy Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet Potato Hummus might sound like an unexpected combo, but trust me, it works. The sweet potatoes add a smooth, subtle sweetness that blends perfectly with classic hummus flavors. It’s easy to make, comes together fast, and is a fun twist when you want something a little different on the snack table.
Skinny Bitch – Book Review
It took me a while to consider reading this book. My first impression was that it was just another diet book. I don't care to read nahn-nuther diet book, besides I'm not a fan of diets. I believe we should eat to live and enjoy it. After much conveniencing I place the book on… Continue reading Skinny Bitch – Book Review
Easy Quinoa Salad
Since I came to learn about this little seed, I loved buying quinoa salads at my local farmers market. You probably knew it was only a matter of time before I got tired of paying for it and started making my own version. This makes a perfect hot-summer dish since the only cooking required is… Continue reading Easy Quinoa Salad
Simple Veggie Breakfast Hash
Veggie breakfast hash is a quick, one-pan meal made with potatoes and your favorite vegetables. This hearty, healthy breakfast recipe is perfect for busy mornings or an easy lunch the next day.
This is my Confession
I have a confession. I don’t own or use a microwave. That’s right, I don’t even use the microwave oven at work. I gave up my microwave a few years ago when I was moving across the country and didn’t want to travel with so much stuff. During that time, I had become accustomed to… Continue reading This is my Confession
Strawberry Leathers
I have been going back and forth with the title for this post for a while now. Fruit Roll Ups, Strawberry Jerky, Fruit Leather, Dry Fruit Strips or Dehydrated Strawberry Thins. As you see in the end, I went with Strawberry Leathers. It was the closest way to describe the waterless pile that lay before… Continue reading Strawberry Leathers
A Sweet Birthday Treat: My First Watermelon Cake
Looking for a healthy birthday dessert? This light and refreshing watermelon cake is naturally sweet, low in sugar, and comes together in just 10 minutes.