Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie with Yogurt Whey

March 13, 2013

Well, friends, I’ve been doing the gluten-free thing for a couple weeks now, and here are my observations: #1: I love gluten. Of course, I don’t actually love it, but it’s in a lot of things. Things that I grew up eating and have emotional attachments to and am not likely to ever want to give up permanently. Things like meat loaf and chicken and dumplings and Samoas. Also, I tried gluten-free pasta this week, and it tasted horrible. It took all of the self-control I could muster to not throw it out and boil up some of the whole …

Spiced Pear Smoothie

January 28, 2013

Today, my friends, is an exciting day. So many good things to share with you! First I want to tell you about the stash of Blends yogurt I recently received from the folks at Stonyfield. This is a brand new line that they are introducing, the idea being that it would satisfy the cravings of consumers who want a thicker, creamier yogurt but who don’t particularly care for the tang of Greek styles. The flavors are quite mild, and as the name suggests, the fruit is blended in entirely. You won’t find any chunks of peach or blueberry here, just …

Curried Yellow Squash with Mint Yogurt Sauce

July 6, 2012

A few weeks ago, I mentioned the struggle I’d been having with vegetables. Our relationship had been splintered for some time, and as I think back, it was probably close to a year ago that they began to feel tepid on my tongue. When pregnancy came, my normal proclivity for nutritious foods was replaced by a powerful urge to eat cheesy nachos, Klondike bars, and nearly every other processed food available. I was thankful for my prenatal vitamins, which helped bridge the gap, but I was not at all satisfied with what I was eating. Though I bounced back rather …

Overnight Oats, Two Ways

February 16, 2012

My, how time has flown! Our sweet Elijah is 2 ½ weeks old and growing like a weed. He’s strong and healthy, and my heart is filled with gratitude that he could be part of our family. While the joys of this phase are numerous, so are the challenges. The honeymoon period has come to an end, and we are now figuring out how to juggle the needs of an active toddler and a very hungry boy. More change looms on the horizon as Dan prepares to take a job at a new company at the end of this month. …

Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad

December 19, 2011

With Christmas just 6 days away, it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks still undone. This last week went by at lightning speed, and I’m definitely feeling the crunch (I haven’t exactly made any progress on my to-do list since my previous post…). Thankfully, all the gifts for my immediate family have been purchased and wrapped, but I have a few items for extended relatives that need to see the inside of a post office ASAP if I want them to arrive at their destination before the holiday. Considering the final preparations that need to take place and the fact …

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Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie with Yogurt Whey

Spiced Pear Smoothie

Curried Yellow Squash with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Overnight Oats, Two Ways

Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad