Hi Friends. As I started to write this post about these Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oats, my mind kept going to the word I chose as my focus word this year. In the last few years I’ve seen more and more friends select a word for the year instead of setting goals and resolutions. That’s what I’m…
As I sit here with my daughter in the doctor’s office, I find myself thinking of all the things I need to get done at home. This was not a planned visit. Basketball season is here and we’re looking at broken finger. So I’m writing this while waiting for the x-ray results. Actually, it is…
When I first entered the world of dietetics (it seems eons ago), steaming vegetables was all the rage. I still have my little metal steam basket, and I do use it – just not as often. Why? I’ve fallen in love with roasted vegetables. Roasted asparagus, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted broccoli, and my new favorite…
I have a confession to make. I don’t care for pumpkin very much. I like the look of pumpkins on my porch when autumn rolls around; they add a bit of color and there are so many interesting kinds that are fun to look at. But the flavor just isn’t one of my favorites. I…
It’s apple season and lately I’ve seen recipes for apple nachos come up on Pinterest and other recipe sites. Maybe I’m a little late to the apple nacho scene, but seriously – I’d never heard of them before. Have you? They’re usually loaded with marshmallow cream, or caramel, and sometimes bits of candy bars. While…
I love cucumbers. They’re one of my favorite summer time vegetables. But when the cucumber vines in my garden have a prolific year, I find myself thinking of different ways to use up all the cucumbers I harvest. Even if you don’t have a garden, you may find your CSA box filled to the brim…