This, my friends, is what happens when you take your peanut butter and jelly sandwich out for dessert. That’s right – you get a peanut butter and jelly muffin that’s bursting with yummy goodness. Oh, and did I mention it has no refined sugar? I didn’t? Well, it doesn’t. I’m guessing you’re loving it just… Read More Whole Wheat Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
One of my cheap, go-to dinners is spaghetti. A box of noodles + a jar of sauce = food that everyone in the family will eat, and it all comes together in less than 20 minutes. Toss in some rolls and add a side of salad or frozen veggies, and it’s a fairly healthy meal.… Read More Happy Meatballs
I’ve been using coconut oil more and more in my cooking. It’s a healthy alternative to vegetable oil, butter, etc., and it tastes great. I recently came across Iowa Girl Eat’s granola bar recipe. She uses coconut oil, and knowing how much Joe loves to snack + needing healthy snacks to send in Chris’ lunch… Read More No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars with Coconut Oil
Yesterday’s weather was beautiful – sunny and 60 degrees. I had clothes hanging to dry on the line and the sun was shining, but I couldn’t do much outside because Jack was napping and our baby monitor only reaches so far. I remembered that I had some blueberries that needed to be used up, so… Read More Jumbo Bakery-Style Muffins
The recent cold snap has hit us in Williamsburg, though not so badly as our family in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana (stay warm you guys!). The lower temperature has meant staying indoors more than normal, which calls for some creative play. Enter waffle making! Joe loves to help in the kitchen. I’ve never had him… Read More Banana Blueberry Flaxseed Waffles: Fun Activity, Fun Lunch
I pinned a recipe for “Crusty Bread” from the Simply So Good blog I don’t know how many months ago. At the time I was in the midst of a bread-making bonanza and was particularly interested in recipes that required as minimal involvement from me as possible (i.e., no kneading, no punching down after a… Read More Overnight Stoneware Pot Bread
This recipe is definitely up there in my top 5 favorite salads: “Avocado, Corn, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad with Lime Dressing”. I can never seem to make enough of this dish. It’s always – poof – gone within 24 hours. Chris will even eat it for breakfast. Why do I like it so much? … Read More Avocado, Corn, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad with Lime Dressing // One of My Faves
I’m still enjoying having access to a full, complete kitchen once again. My cooking and baking senses have gone into overdrive, and Chris and Joe (and lets face it, me as well) are reaping the rewards. This is a photo of two meals that I made recently. The first is the one in the background… Read More Good Eats (and cookie dough that this pregnant woman can safely eat!)
I’m enjoying being back in a proper kitchen. One with a decent amount of supplies, cooking utensils, a full-sized oven and stove, and a freezer that will fit more than an ice cube tray. It’s also nice to be back in New Zealand with familiar ingredients, familiar brands, and my usual recipes. Yes, flour is… Read More It’s nice to have a real kitchen once again.
I was packing Joe’s gear for our swim lessons on Monday morning when I realized, “Hmm… there’s nothing here that’s great to take for a snack.” Joe’s lessons are at 9:30am, which is prime morning tea time. I’ve found that if I wait to give him a snack after lessons, he’s grouchy and not as… Read More Oatmeal Applesauce Mini Muffins (egg-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free)
Last night was night #3 of feeling like we were back to the newborn stage with Joseph. Up at least every 2 hours? Of course. There was no sleep for me till after 2am this morning, and then he was up at 6:30am. Sigh. And yawn. I’m ready for his fever and congestion to vacate… Read More Early Mornings and Make-Ahead Individual Oatmeal Servings
A few days ago I was digging through the pantry and came across a forgotten bag of kumara. I looked at it for a minute, realized that it was getting awfully close to spoiling, and decided to turn it into rolls. Because, of course, the first thing one thinks when looking at kumara is, “Hey…… Read More Kumara (Potato) Rolls
I recently stumbled across an article about American foods that haven’t proved all that popular the world-over. It was an interesting read. Some of them aren’t favorites of mine (scrapple – ick, or fried green tomatoes), but some made me smile and have a gumbly homesick tummy. It got me to thinking about some of… Read More Living in New Zealand: Marmite
I’ve seen the recipe for chocolate avocado mousse floating around for the last few months. I even considered making it when I was doing my “30 Days, No Processed Sugar” challenge, but the thought of mixing avo + chocolate put me off. Then, I met a friend who made it and I thought, “If she… Read More Chocolate Avocado Mousse? More like Chocolate Avocado Fudge Frosting (and only 3 Ingredients)!
I tried a new recipe tonight. And you know what? It was sooooo good. Healthy, too. And yes, it was pizza. And I love pizza. You should try it. It’s pretty easy. And the crust? There’s no grains in there – it’s made from cauliflower. Cauliflower. Check it out. This is what fresh cauliflower looks… Read More Pizza Made From Cauliflower? Yes, Please!
I was recently asked to review the latest cereal offering by “Be Natural”: Manuka Honey & Spice Clusters with Flakes I’ve seen the “Be Natural” range of cereals in our local grocery but since Chris is the primary cereal eater, I usually go off what he suggests rather than picking other options. I was keen… Read More “Be Natural” Cereal Review
I made these for dinner tonight: So delicious! If you’d like to give them a try, just follow the recipe below: 4 whole wheat tortillas 2 C spinach leaves, chopped 1 medium red onion, diced 1 red capsicum {bell pepper}, roasted and chopped 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, roasted with olive oil + salt 1… Read More Greek Quesadillas
It’s February, which means summer, which means hot. Like many places over here, we don’t have any air-conditioning in our apartment. That means Joe spends a lot of the day like this: If only it were permissible for adults to go around dressed in the same fashion! It might help cool some of the tempers… Read More Summertime and Controversy
We headed over to Jekyll Island yesterday to ride bicycles. This was our “anniversary day out”, as Chris and I had just celebrated 7 years of wedded bliss on the 18th of December. Those are our borrowed bikes on the borrowed bike rack on the back of the borrowed car! Side Story: That rack took… Read More Jekyll Island and “Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon”
I went to the grocery the other day and bought a large box of cornflakes. Then, I remembered that Chris doesn’t particularly care for plain cornflakes. Whoops. So, I now have a big box of cornflakes at home and a husband who doesn’t care to eat them as is. I can’t eat them because I’m… Read More Easy, Semi-Unsweetened, Homemade: Peanut Butter Coconut Cornflake Cookies
