Every morning I eat peanut butter, toast or oatmeal, and eggs. I love eggs, any version, for breakfast. They keep you full and are inexpensive. They’re also very versatile and tasty! However, when I’m visiting my family, I can’t have my typical breakfast. My niece is allergic to eggs and peanuts (among other foods). All […]
December 19, 2011
Check out the new blog here This time of year is not so good for your waistline. Most people over-indulge during the holidays and pay for it come the new year. {Here are helpful tips for avoiding it!} However, I understand that you would like to enjoy the parties and the food there… If you […]
December 15, 2011
Recently, I had a friend ask me for some more slow-cooker recipes. The slow-cooker lentil soup that I posted in October is the most visited page on the blog, so she’s right that I need more of those recipes on here. She asked Santa for a crock-pot, and I hope she gets one! She is […]
December 9, 2011
This little thing is allergic to eggs (as well as chicken and peanuts, ah!) But one of her favorite things to do is make “coooooookies” It’s sort of hard to find a good recipe for sugar cookies that doesn’t have eggs in it. I’ve tried two that were OK but not great… I think I […]
November 23, 2011
Green bean casserole is a standard dish on Thanksgiving tables around the country. Most people use the tried-and-true recipe printed on the back of a French fried onion can, and rightfully so because it’s delicious. However, just one serving of this one casserole can be pretty high in sodium and fat. By making your own […]
November 20, 2011
The great thing about making caramelized onions is that they can be added to so many dishes to add a lot of flavor without a lot of calories and fat. For Thanksgiving, I make caramelized onions to add to two different dishes – green bean casserole and the gravy. Make the onions ahead of time, […]
November 18, 2011
I’ve never been a fan of sweet potato casserole. Maybe it’s because my parents and sister don’t eat it… I don’t know. Either way, I think it’s weird (don’t be mad). It’s too sweet, too mushy, and I just don’t understand why it’s even on the table for a meal. In my mind it’s definitely […]
December 27, 2011
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