On my morning walk with Sadie we pass a Panera Bread. Some days the wind doesn’t blow the bakery aroma our way… but on the other days we’re hit with the most delectable scent of cinnamon, buttery pastries and freshly baked bread. Today was one of the other days. As we watched people rushing in…
Snack Time Ain't Just for Kindergartners
I am a constant snacker. I eat throughout the day mainly because I love food and can’t stand only eating three meals daily. I get too excited about my snacks to eliminate my mid-morning and afternoon snack from my food regimen. My post-breakfast snack yesterday was one of my favorites to date. I started with…
Goat Cheese Puh-Lease!
Goat cheese is just so darn delicious. It is so flavorful and can truly hold its own against other strong ingredients. Today’s lunch centered around this strong cheese. I made myself a goat cheese and broccoli pizza using freshly steamed broccoli florets and the best-ever crumbled goat cheese: Monchevré! I used a Joseph’s whole wheat…
Beefin' Up the Beef
Sometimes I get annoyed by the food that sits in our freezer. It mocks me everytime I add something new. Tonight’s dinner was a “clean out the freezer” dinner. I pulled out a package of frozen butternut squash and frozen spinach and put my thinking cap on. I first unloaded the butternut squash into a pot…
My Number One Tip for Resisting Cravings: Don't!
This tip may seem counter intuitive to everything you’ve read about weight loss or dieting. I should start by saying that I am not dieting. I am simply trying to live a healthy, active life that balances nutritious foods with rich desserts and other delicacies I crave. I used to feel like I couldn’t buy…
No Shrimpy Lunch
Last night I made a delicious pasta for dinner using frozen shrimp and lots of veggies. I had a good portion of the little crustaceans leftover and decided to make shrimp salad for lunch today. My mom used liberal amounts of Old Bay seasoning when she prepared various seafood dishes when I was growing up…