Do you remember how in nineties movies and books, one of THE coolest things that people did was dress up in swanky snow gear (don't forget the reflective neon googles and a look that says I'm better than you) and spend the day on the slopes? Somehow they always found the perfect mountain vista with … Continue reading La Clusaz: French Alps Daydream
I was planning to make a caprese salad type of dish with eggplant, to use up the rest of our Mozzarella, when I realized that the cheese had gone bad. Womp womp. I thought I'd make eggplant gratin instead, so I picked up some Go Veggie Mozzarella shreds. But... I didn't have an onion, and … Continue reading caprese eggplant parmesan
There are SO many things to love about this time of year, one of the most lovable being the many delicious treats to be eaten! Here are some of my favorite recipes to make, share, and munch on throughout the holiday season. Peppermint White chocolate peppermint fudge - This is the best recipe I've found … Continue reading Favorite Holiday Desserts
I am not normally one to wish away summer, but the past few months were so long and full of challenges that I am finding myself overly ready for autumn. Pinterest never fails to be a source of inspiration, especially for holidays, so I thought I would share some of the images that have been … Continue reading Dreaming of Fall
I've eaten a lot of weird stuff so far. I honestly didn't think I would be an adventurous eater here. As it turns out, when food is put in front of me, I feel totally open to trying it with only slight hesitation, as weird as it may be. I've found the food here to be … Continue reading Stuff I’ve Eaten
I like these things... An amazing street photographer from the 50's and 60's How to fight unhealthy snacking - lots of good stuff in here Super rad Mike photos - Political cartoon from last summer... Shiba puppy + horse! [all photos found online in various places; they are not my own]
Remember how I posted that giant list of groceries to keep on hand, that you can make pretty much anything out of? Well, I wanted to give you some actual examples of some meals that I've made while I've been on the 30 Day to Fit. We'll start with the one with the prettiest picture. … Continue reading A Few “Clean-Eating” Style Meals
I think I've started something revolutionary for our meals, grocery shopping, and budget. I never thought this idea would work for me, because 1) I like grocery shopping, 2) We don't like to waste food, and 3) We follow a strict grocery budget. I didn't even really plan for it as much as it just … Continue reading Grocery Planning: Cooking for Two
It's definitely winter now. Cold fronts have come in full force, the wind is whipping around, and snow is now a weekly possibility. What does that mean for your kitchen? I'd venture a guess that you are making (or at least eating) soups every now and then, if not all the time. My meal plan … Continue reading A Potential Soup Fail that Turned Out to Be Delicious
