Breakfast can be tricky when you’re single. So I’m working on finding new ideas for breakfast, or even for quick snacks on the run. I love baked oatmeal a lot, but most recipes are too large for one person. Baking these in individual portions seemed like a better option for me. I have some...
When it comes to getting more produce in your diet, salads can really help! I have been enjoying trying new taste combinations in my salad. This past year, there’s been a good amount of emphasis on sweet and savory combinations. This salad is no exception, but it’s not over the top sweet. I love...
If you spend time of social media you will undoubtedly see friends or family members discussing the latest diet they are on. And there are plenty of different ways of eating, that’s for sure! Of course, all of them have a large group of followers who swear that their way of eating is the...
My family faced some scary days early in 2020. In January I received a text message from my step-mother informing us that they were taking my father to the hospital because they suspected that he was having a heart attack. And he was. It was his second. There were definitely some frightening moments for...
I’m going to admit something to y’all. I had never really eaten chickpeas until recently. I’m a recent convert to hummus and chickpeas in various recipes. And I had truly taken for granted these little bundles of nutrition packed joy. There are a few ways you can get chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans....
It is a new year here in SC and the weather has been pretty cold the past week. We had a very warm start to the year so this was a nice change! I love every season, but I do love it when the weather is cooler. That’s because I LOVE soups and stews....
Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices. It’s popular during the fall and winter months when it is found in many baked goods and hot beverages. But people consume this spice year round because it’s so tasty. But did you know that it’s also good for your health? There are several types of...
I love this time of year. The weather has gotten cooler, and it gets dark earlier. And it’s the time for some wonderful fall produce. We also move towards using heavier, more dense produce such as root vegetables and winter squash. But I like to continue finding ways to incorporate fresh produce throughout the...
