Healthy Recipes
Easy Beef Stew
Sometimes you just need a good old-fashioned stew, like this classic beef stew. You can find my recipe for easy beef stew over at Babble’s Family Kitchen. Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh … [Read More...]
Cheap and Easy Yellow Rice
Saffron can be pricey, but I found a cheap trick to tasty and beautiful yellow rice. You can find this cheap and easy recipe for yellow rice over at Babble’s Family Kitchen. Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh … [Read More...]
Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon
This is one of those super fast and easy weeknight dinner ideas. I served this with sauteed spinach and a little yellow rice. You can find this recipe for sweet chili glazed salmon over at Babble’s Family Kitchen. Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh … [Read More...]
Vegetarian Recipes
Mango Peach Mousse
Peachy Keen I'm feeling rather good about this year so far; for no reason in particular though :) Bound by an academic calendar for as long as I can remember, I really think New Year's Day should fall in August or September. But then again January 1st gives me a chance to reorganize and refocus … [Read More...]
Not Your Mama’s Green Bean Casserole
I spent Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's of 2010 quite sick due to my pregnancy, and was unable to enjoy the delicious meals and treats throughout the season. That was my reasoning for pigging out this past holiday season. However, I tried to keep it semi-healthy, beginning with this dish! I'm … [Read More...]
Butternut Squash Gratin with Poblanos and Cream
When I first saw this recipe on Elly's blog months ago, I starred it in my Google reader. Then, when she had it listed in her Favorites from 2011 post, I decided it was about time I make it! It's an unusual combination, poblanos and butternut, but it's a match made in heaven. Coincidentally, … [Read More...]
Healthy Eating Tips
Gooey Goodness
Last night I attended the January Cooking Demo at my local Whole Foods. It was lovely… lots of delicious food (per the usual) and fun company … [Read More...]
Sparkly Soul Headbands – A Review and Giveaway
Despite the freezing cold weather we’re experiencing here in VA the weekend is off to a great start! As I mentioned on facebook, Isaac and I … [Read More...]
Take Me to the Tropics
Nothing warms me up like a bowl of oatmeal on a winter morning – especially if it involves flavors that make me think of white sand, suntan … [Read More...]
Weight Loss
Losing 80 Pounds in Eight Months
Maria weighed 210 pounds eight months ago. She is 5'4" tall. A Zumba class inspired her to start her weight loss journey and now she feels fantastic … [Read More...]
