A Hearty Stew
One great thing about all this cold weather (other than warm, fuzzy gloves, lovely scarves, and bundled-up runs)? Making soups and stews! Shane and I teamed up to make this yummy, hearty stew:We even made it on a work night! …
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Recipe reflection
It seems like the hectic day-to-day lifestyles that we’re so used to living leave very little time for reflection. For me, running has helped provide more reflection time, but I think it’s a good idea to also include quiet, non-activity …
Morning Glory Muffins
While adding more flour to the flour jar that sits on top of my counter, I noticed a recipe that I must’ve seen several times before, for Morning Glory Muffins. I thought, I must try those! So yummy! The recipe …
A Nourishing Tradition
Have you heard of the awesome book Nourishing Traditions? Well, let me give you a teeny sneak peek… Dilled Potato Salad Nourishing Traditions is a cookbook that “challenges politically correct nutrition.” It includes a variety of recipes that our ancestors …
Spinach Quiche with homemade pie crust
Feast your eyes on today’s lunch: Homemade spinach quiche Yum, yum! Well, I did it. I made a fancy homemade pie crust. Forget the spinach quiche filling, this thing is a beauty. I’ve only ever made a pie crust from …
Pink (Green) Monster
Have you tried a green monster yet? Started by Angela of Oh She Glows, a green monster is a drink concoction that includes spinach or kale. The simplest and most common includes spinach, milk, yogurt, and banana. The spinach turns …
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Still on a pumpkin kick from last week, I decided to add some pumpkin to my favorite whole wheat pancake recipe! Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes! Topped with powdered sugar, honey, and pecans. Yum! Ingredients:This little bowl keeps finding its way …
Roasted butternut squash risotto
I made a yummy treat for dinner last night! Inspired by Marci, I decided to try my hand at risotto.First, I felt very compelled to write a little tribute to my beloved butternut squash (P.S. – two of these cost …
Making crackers
On my way to the first holiday party of the season, I was asked to bring some extra crackers for cheese. At first, I thought I’d head to the grocery store, and grab a couple of different kinds, but then …
Ultimate Comfort Food
Need to warm up with a yummy easy-to-make dinner? I’ve got you covered! I’d like to call this the ultimate comfort food Potatoes, broccoli, milk, and cheese. It’s warm, it makes you feel good, and it’s delicious! I started out …