I’m not sure what it is about being pregnant, but I either crave salty foods or sour, citrus-y foods. Lately, it’s the citrus stuff I can’t get enough of. So I’ve been buying absurd amounts of grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, lemons, and limes. Sometimes, I even slice into those lemons and limes and just suck on…
Breakfast
The Perfect Orange Julius Smoothie
It’s freezing today! It’s foggy and there’s this light mist of snow in the air. You’d think all I’d want is a warm cup of cocoa or a bowl of hot soup? But no, I’m craving an ice cold Orange Julius Smoothie. You know, like the ones from store in the mall. Yes, those…
Holiday Granola
I saw this Holiday Granola over at Yummy Mummy a couple of weeks ago and couldn’t wait to try it. I’ve been eating it non-stop sprinkled over a big bowl of greek yogurt! (Granola is healthy and so is greek yogurt so it’s all good;)) I might have slightly…
High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes
I’ve finally jumped on the Pinterest train and I’m seeing so many pumpkin flavored sweets it’s killing me! Re-pin. Re-pin. Re-pin. I feel myself gaining weight pin by pin. These High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes are one way to enjoy the taste of pumpkin this season without busting the waist-line. Of course they don’t compare to…
Overnight Spiced Vanilla-Pear Oatmeal
As sad as I am to see summer go, I’m certainly enjoying the cooler weather September is offering. We’ve started turning off the air conditioner at night and cracking the windows to let the natural cool air in. And surprisingly, yesterday morning I woke up a little chilly. I got up at 6 to…
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These pancakes taste like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I think I’ve said it before, but I’m not so much of a breakfast person. Unless of course, my breakfast tastes like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (they happen to be a favorite). Then I’ll take a stack of four please…..with some milk. And…
Two for One: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
With that other big, giant zucchini I snagged from our neighborhood crop drop, I made some zucchini cookies as well as some delicious zucchini bread. And I’m sharing both recipes today! You’ll be happy to know both are on the healthier side. This Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is from Skinny Taste (love this…
Chile & Cheese Egg Bake
This is another recipe of my mother-in-laws. She made it for brunch on Sunday while my parents and Brett and I were there. She says it’s great company food, because it’s so easy to throw together, and much easier than making individual omelets or an enormous batch of scrambled eggs. I say it’s great any-day…
Vanilla Bean Paste Giveaway & Vanilla Bean Coffee Cake
For the last few months I’ve been baking with Vanilla Bean Paste. Oh. my. word. It has changed my world of baking. Vanilla Bean Paste is a cheaper and easier alternative to use when a recipe calls for whole vanilla beans, but I’ve been using it in my every day baking too. Cookies and cakes…
Seven days of Sweets for your Sweetheart Day 7: Red Velvet Waffles
Making a special breakfast on Valentine’s Day is a simple way to tell someone you love them. It’s a kind and genuine act of service. If you are looking for something different and something that will really knock their socks off tomorrow morning, give these Red Velvet Waffles a try. The waffles are thick and…