Sunday morning, we decided to take advantage of our beautiful winter weather and go on a little walk. Between our subdivision and the one below us is a large wash. We love going down there to run, walk, explore, whatever. Sunday, we took the kids and Hobbs down to the wash for some playtime. Hobbs romped and swam, the kids ran and threw rocks, Jeff and I laughed and lunged…
This week’s organic bountiful basket included a large eggplant, a few zucchini and some huge tomatoes. I love eggplant in pasta, but I didn’t want to make lasagna or eggplant parmesan. Instead, I grilled the zucchini and eggplant, chopped them up and threw them in with some whole wheat penne, chopped tomato, feta cheese and the last of the basil from my garden. I also added some shredded chicken breast…
Because of Jeff’s new job, we have been meeting with realtors as we attempt to figure out our housing situation. One of their suggestions was to “de-personalize” our house by removing family photos. Our favorite photos were arranged on the biggest wall in the living room. I didn’t want to take them down and have a giant blank wall staring at us. So I decided to make a cheery Christmas…
Whether you are hosting a holiday party or attending one, caprese skewers make for a simple, beautiful and healthy appetizer. Only a few ingredients and no mess, they are the perfect finger-food. Look for mini heirloom tomatoes to make this dish even more colorful. Caprese Skewers Ingredients: -16 oz. mini heirloom tomatoes (can also use grape or cherry tomatoes), rinsed and dried -1 bunch fresh basil, rinsed and dried…
Flickr Photo by Mr. Wright So I’m kind of on a garbanzo bean kick right now. I add them to soups, sprinkle them on salads, wrap them up in flatbread, or roast them until crispy. Garbanzo beans or chickpeas (yes, they are one and the same) are an excellent source of fiber, protein and iron. In fact, one cup provides almost half of your daily fiber needs and 25% of…