One week of school is in the books, and I’m still alive. Turns out waking up early isn’t so hard if you make it to bed on time. (I know, duh.) Joe and I have about 20 minutes for breakfast, so I’m getting back into the mode of making something quick and filling. Quick so we don’t have to cram it down our throats in 2 minutes, and filling so…
A few years ago I started making breakfast cookies. Most mornings I’m a grab-n-go kind of person, and who doesn’t like the idea of eating a cookie for breakfast? But then I went gluten-free, and my baking life came to a halt. I wasn’t a huge fan of baking to begin with (it’s so messy…and precise), and the extra challenge of baking without gluten just overwhelmed me. But oh, how…
Leila and I experimented in the kitchen yesterday with some California raisins, nuts, chia seeds and cinnamon. We were trying to make a healthy snack that would be perfect for before dance class (her) or after a run (me). I thought for sure that we would have to do a few rounds to get them right, but BAM, the first try was just right. These raisin nut bites are sweet,…
With crazy summer schedules, and Joe starting kindergarten in July thanks to a year-round school schedule, I haven’t been cooking many large meals. We’ve been eating lots of snack plates, tons of fresh produce, and of course breakfast for dinner. Plus, the kids have decided that cutting paper is their new favorite hobby. Which means my kitchen table is completely covered in paper scraps at all times. And I haven’t…
Have you noticed that I’m on a bit of a coconut kick lately? I’m cooking just about everything in either coconut oil or coconut milk. I can’t help myself. This recipe is no different. I made a hot gluten-free breakfast cereal out of tri-colored quinoa and coconut milk, added maple syrup and topped it with pecans. A delicious and healthy way to start the day. You get protein and fiber…
Joe started soccer last week. Does that make me a soccer mom? Whatever it means, I know one thing. Our schedule just got a little busier. Between soccer practice and spring training right around the corner, I need to have ingredients for quick dinners handy. On the nights when I haven’t planned well enough to get a crock pot meal together, a frittata is one of my go-to meals. It…
You’ve heard it a thousand times, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. “But I don’t have time for breakfast,” you think. So you grab a cup of coffee, maybe a breakfast bar or a piece of fruit on your way out the door, and an hour later you’re hungry. Well, I want to challenge you to set your alarm 15 minutes earlier to make and eat an…