How is your Back-to-School menu planning going? We have already tweaked ours a bit. One example: leftovers are always an acceptable substitute for any meal listed on the “plan.” To be reminded of all the benefits of the weekly meal plan check out my previous post. Here is a blank one if you want to… Continue reading Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats (Overnight)
Hey Everyone! Sorry I have been away for a few weeks. This holiday season has been a perfect blend of busy and lazy. For me, busy + lazy = Wonderful. I hope yours was as well. This season I did a pretty good job of mixing my healthy eating with my splurge eating: healthy during… Continue reading The Perfect Vinaigrette
About a month ago we had a week without kids. We made the most of our time which included going to a Sonoma wine dinner. I tried to recreate one of the dishes at home but I wasn’t happy with my first attempt. I made a caponata and even though it had a traditional flavor… Continue reading Eggplant Agrodolce
This is my last Whole30 (Whole27) post for a while. At least my last one that will be on purpose. It has gone well and I am proud of myself for making it through. I feel better and I think this will help me have healthier eating habits in general. I actually have a plan… Continue reading Whole30 Stir-Fry
I’m going to assume I have mentioned how much I love zucchini. It’s my favorite vegetable. I love it in every form: grilled, sautéed, baked, roasted, in breads and muffins, as pasta sauce, as noodles, in zucchini casserole (the best!)… I haven’t found a way I don’t like it. My daughter, E, does not like… Continue reading Creamy Zucchini Soup: Soup Month Continues
