Breakfast · Lunch

Abnormal day…

Hi everyone: I had a day that was sort of out of the ordinary, at least for me. I did not leave the house until about 8:30 this morning. I took advantage of the later than normal work day and had breakfast at home. And not just any breakfast, I had oats in a jar.…… Continue reading Abnormal day…

Cooking · Dinner

Day off… oh, and a Dinner via Bittman

…from the blog. Sort of. Hey All – Today was one of those super busy days at work. I did not photograph my food. For breakfast I had a cup of coffee with skim milk on the go, on the train. I was planning on having breakfast on the bus, but was able to eat…… Continue reading Day off… oh, and a Dinner via Bittman

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It is great to have a favorite meal…

What is your favorite meal? It is great to have a favorite meal, I think. For me, my favorite meal changes from time to time – often depending on the season. One aspect of having a go to meal is you know the ingredients off the top of your head – or you know 95%…… Continue reading It is great to have a favorite meal…

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Sunday Night Dinner

Wow, my third (?!) post of the day. I just wanted to let you know how dinner turned out 🙂 The fresh pasta, pesto, chicken sausage and grape tomatoes turned out well. My mom even finished her entire serving, which is always a good sign. I just love fresh pasta – it is such a…… Continue reading Sunday Night Dinner

Breakfast · Lunch

Healthy Eating on a Budget?!

Hi Readers: So, the other day I talked about one of my new quests – eating healthy, whole foods on a budget. This week is my first few days of the “budget”. I have not come up with an exact dollar amount, but I wanted to let you know how I was doing so far!…… Continue reading Healthy Eating on a Budget?!

Breakfast · Cooking · Lunch

Heather and Bittman… sitting in a tree

Just kidding. But seriously – I think I am having a culinary love affair with Mark Bittman. I hope that is ok with you readers out there. 🙂 Seriously. I don’t know what it is about Bittman. I have no idea – but I love being inspired by him! Last week before I came down…… Continue reading Heather and Bittman… sitting in a tree

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Monday – back to work.

Hey All – Well, it was back to work for me today! As a birthday gift to myself, I had told my boss that I would be coming in on the later side. It was such a treat to get up at 7:50 instead of 5:45 this morning! I got to work at 9:45 and…… Continue reading Monday – back to work.

Cooking · Dinner

I love Mark Bittman

That was my facebook status today… I love Mark Bittman. 😀 I also love his recipe for Pasta e Fagioli, or pasta and bean soup. When I woke up this morning it was the only thing I could think of. One of the great things about having holidays at your extended family’s house is that…… Continue reading I love Mark Bittman

Cooking · Dinner

Friday and Saturday in the Kitchen

Hi Everyone: On Friday night my friend Katherine and I made a fantastic pasta fagioli. Katherine has Mark Bittman’s How To Cook Everything and that is where we found the recipe. It was fantastic – and I will definitely be making the recipe again soon. I think it is one of the most perfect foods…… Continue reading Friday and Saturday in the Kitchen