Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Mango. Pineapple. Coconut. Can it get any more deliciously tropical? Okay, maybe a margarita or and a mojito wouldn’t hurt. But this post is all about the crisp. Why is it that apples and berries typically get all of the love when it comes to crisps, when there are so many other equally worthy fruits? In keeping…
Memorial Day has come and gone, and with it the unofficial start to summer. The weather here in New England certainly contributes to the summer mindset, as does the fact that my school lets out for summer vacation in a mere three weeks! Given the warm near sweltering temperatures we’ve had in the Boston area for the…
Back when I posted my Tofu Egg Salad, Caroline from The Broccoli Hut mentioned that she makes a vegan “egg” salad with avocado… an idea that I just couldn’t get out of my head after I read her comment. Name: Avocado Egg Salad Cuisine: Various Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings:…
When I found out about the 2012 North Carolina Sweet Potato “No More ‘Mallows” Blogger Recipe Contest, my mind went in a dozen different directions with ideas of what to make. My initial instinct was to make something sweet, but I eventually decided to push the envelope by going the savory route. Name: Individual Sweet Potato Breakfast…
I hope you all enjoyed the healthy heart breakfast recipes shared by Cara, Nicole, Amy, & Natalie last Wednesday! This week is all about lunch, and Nicole is hosting today’s giveaway. Up for grabs are The Pure Kitchen cookbook by Hallie Klecker, our own Amy Roskelly’s Healthy Kids Plates, and both a 32 oz. jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil & a 2.2…
What with the stifling heat wave we experienced on the East coast last week, there was no way I was turning on the oven. No way. So I ignored a craving for homemade fudge brownies and instead opted for these no-bake bars… the idea for which had been brewing in my mind ever since I…
Baked oatmeal. It’s warm, comforting, filling, delicious, and perfumes the air with an irresistible aroma. In other words, it is pretty much cold-weather breakfast perfection. Name Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal for One Cuisine Fusion Prep Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 40-45 minutes Total Time 75-80 minutes Servings 1 serving Yield 1 This version is different…
As soon as I read through Emily‘s post on her Guilt-Free Carrot Bundt Cake, I knew I had to make it. Carrot cake is without a doubt my favorite kind of cake, as is evidenced in the many carrot-cake inspired recipes I’ve posted (see end of this post for links). Name Carrot Cake Bundt Bread Cuisine American…
Another Thanksgiving full of food, family, and fun has passed, and attention has now shifted to the winter holidays. Along with gift shopping, holiday music-listening, and apartment decorating this time of year, I look forward to cooking & baking the foods I associate with winter – one of which is gingerbread. I munched my way…
When the warm and sunny days of summer roll around, there’s nothing quite like a slice of Strawberry Banana Bread to capture the essence of the season. This delightful twist on traditional banana bread adds the fresh, vibrant flavor of strawberries, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. We’ll share…