I’m still enjoying having access to a full, complete kitchen once again. My cooking and baking senses have gone into overdrive, and Chris and Joe (and lets face it, me as well) are reaping the rewards. This is a photo of two meals that I made recently. The first is the one in the background… Read More Good Eats (and cookie dough that this pregnant woman can safely eat!)
Thank you to everyone who expressed their sympathy regarding my grandmother. I learned today that she passed away very peacefully. She was holding my grandfather’s hand and simply stopped breathing. I’m glad that he was by her side. Joe is still feeling pretty crook. His temperature has remained fairly steady at 40C/104F. And I discovered… Read More Thanks, and Enchiladas
I give up. I wave the white flag of surrender. This cold virus has me beaten. I’ve tried just about every remedy – homemade and otherwise – and none of them give me much relief. I’ve decided that if this cold wants to be declared the winner, then fine by me. Just so long as… Read More Pizza that’s good for you
I was so glad to see butternut pumpkin squash at the grocery the other day (yes, I know that it’s called “pumpkin” in NZ). I scooped up two of them – one for a lasagna and the other to try out this new recipe. I was in a rush when I made it. I had… Read More Butternut Squash + Parmesan Bread Pudding
I’ve seen the recipe for chocolate avocado mousse floating around for the last few months. I even considered making it when I was doing my “30 Days, No Processed Sugar” challenge, but the thought of mixing avo + chocolate put me off. Then, I met a friend who made it and I thought, “If she… Read More Chocolate Avocado Mousse? More like Chocolate Avocado Fudge Frosting (and only 3 Ingredients)!
I tried a new recipe tonight. And you know what? It was sooooo good. Healthy, too. And yes, it was pizza. And I love pizza. You should try it. It’s pretty easy. And the crust? There’s no grains in there – it’s made from cauliflower. Cauliflower. Check it out. This is what fresh cauliflower looks… Read More Pizza Made From Cauliflower? Yes, Please!
If you’re like me, then you’re often on the lookout for recipes that are filling, nutritious, easy to make, and easy on the pocketbook. Here’s one that satisfies all of those criteria, and it’s a cinch to modify based on taste. It can function as a side dish or, if you’re like us, work as… Read More Lentil Rice Supper
This week’s recipe is a good one – Carrot Raisin Breakfast Cookies. They remind me of a sweet muffin or bread, only in cookie form. And I love muffins and bread! They do have added sweetener, but the sweetener is real maple syrup – something that’s naturally occurring. I’ll admit that they’re a little on… Read More Easy, Naturally Sweet, Homemade: Carrot Raisin Breakfast Cookies
I had a whole bunch of apples that were starting to get a bit soft. Rather than letting them go completely bad, I decided to make applesauce. Applesauce is easy to make in a slow-cooker. And it tastes so delicious and looks so yummy. To make the applesauce, follow these 5 steps: Peel, quarter, and… Read More Easy, Unsweetened, Homemade: Applesauce
Hey everyone – I hope that you’ve had a great weekend! Joe and I have a few things going on this week. We’re going to a Plunket parenting class where we’ll hopefully meet some other mums and bubs. The menu for the week will be pretty low-key with lots of veggies and healthy options. Here’s… Read More Menu Monday
Moving to NZ has forced me to pay a lot more attention to what we eat. Food is more expensive here, and things that are readily available in the States aren’t on the shelves of our local grocery. While I wouldn’t mind if the food prices came down a bit, overall, this increased attention to… Read More Easy, Unsweetened, Homemade: Granola Bars
It has been a long time since I’ve posted a “Menu Monday”. Time to resurrect that tradition. Lately, I’ve been making a lot of recipes from Eating Well. I’ve subscribed to their email service and have been pleasantly surprised with the suggestions that they send. I’m trying to do a better job of using fresh… Read More Menu Monday!
I’ve mentioned before that since moving to New Zealand, I’ve started branching out in some of our recipes. One particular ingredient that I’ve been using a lot of is squash {or pumpkin, as it’s called over here}. I’ve turned to Cooking Light many times for meal ideas and recipes, and they were the source for… Read More Cheesy Pasta with Roasted Squash and Bacon
Since starting the night shift, the amount of time that I have available to devote to cooking has gone way, way down. However, I’ve noticed that if I shop from a menu, our grocery bill is much more manageable. So it’s a quandary – to cook and save, or to spend and have extra time… Read More Menu for the Week
