Last year I was given a very cool cookbook: I have to admit, that last night was the first time I made a recipe out of the book. Sometimes I found the book overwhelming because there are a lot of ingredients that are not the easiest to get a hold of… but I had a…… Continue reading Bison, Jicama and an Amazing Dinner
I roasted a chicken, made mashed potatoes for the first time (!) and baked amazing scones… Remember how I did not go to the grocery store on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday? (and for the record the only thing I bought on Monday was 6 ounces of wild salmon – so that does not really count,…… Continue reading This weekend…
Lunch today was the last of the french onion soup along with some veggies and humus. It was so good… but I must say I am really looking forward to tonight’s dinner. I just hope the dough will turn out alright. For my soup I made my own croutons because my mom took the last…… Continue reading Lunch
I read an article in this Sunday’s paper about a woman and her family who are going on a ‘spending diet’ for the month of February. They are not spending money besides paying their monthly bills, putting gas in their cars (but limiting their reliance on the cars) and so on. They are limited to…… Continue reading Dough…
Hi Bloggies: It has been a crazy couple of days around the house – but I am back! I did a lot of cooking over the last couple of days, which was great. I have also been doing a lot of reading – even better! After this post I am devoting myself to the Book…… Continue reading Banana Bread and Barefoot Contessa
I have fallen right back into one of my old habits during the last couple of days of my vacation. Naturally, I am such a night person. Especially when it comes to reading, writing and blogging. I am so much more productive after 10:30 or 11 o’clock in the evening. However, during the week (when…… Continue reading Old Habits Die Hard…
It is still so hot. But I’ve managed to do some eating, just barely. Breakfast yesterday: Chobani vanilla yogurt with blueberries, Kashi go lean crunch and a sprinkle of cinnamon: Along side a piece of Arnold’s double protein bread and raspberry jam. The next thing I had to eat was at dinner – and it…… Continue reading Still Hot…
I always have mixed emotions about Sunday afternoons. When I have time to relax and unwind, I really like Sunday afternoons quite a bit. However, I am always reminded that my weekend is in the twilight of its existence, and that my busy week is about to start in just a few hours. This weekend…… Continue reading Low Key Afternoon
Sugar and Spice 