I’ve been working on collecting recipes that can easily be made with just a couple of pantry items and whatever is in the fridge. This recipe is a good stand-by. It also works great for lunches because it doesn’t have to be served hot and it’s full of protein to keep you full all afternoon.Read more
Do you menu plan? I’ve been working on planning and cooking ahead for the week, but it’s a challenge. I have a hard time knowing what I’ll want to eat later on in the week, and as I’m cooking more meals just for the boyfriend and me, it’s hard to know how quickly we’ll goRead more
When I went outside today my car was encased in ice. It was quite the challenge to try and even begin to get through the ice! So with all these cold (or snowy, depending on where you are) days, there’s nothing like a warm pot of chili to help warm you up. I’ve been anRead more
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. I’m always hungry within at least an hour of waking up. Baked oatmeals are one of my favorite breakfasts. I’ve done quite a few variations and love the texture the oatmeal has, which, in my opinion, is so much better than stovetop oatmeal. I typically makeRead more
I’m a bit obsessed with Pinterest. I can spend hours browsing on there, and love all the inspiration that it provides. It’s especially useful for salad inspiration. Salads can be a little boring, and aren’t exactly something I crave in these cold months. But I’m a firm believer of eating your veggies, so with aRead more
Ok, I’m going to let you in on a secret. When I hear that a dessert is vegan and/or gluten-free, I pretty much assume it can’t possibly be delicious. This is entirely unfair. I myself have made several delicious vegan or gluten-free desserts. I know it’s not impossible, yet my skepticism remains. But in an attemptRead more
I’m a bit behind with my blogging, so this is one of the recipes from December’s Carroll Cafe. These bars turned out great and will definitely be a new favorite after Thanksgiving. This is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, but these are so delicious they’re definitely worth making a new batchRead more
As you may have noticed I post a little * on my Carroll Cafe menu posts to warn that the menu may change without notice. Well that little notice is for exactly what happened this month. I’d planned on making a delicious grapefruit bundt cake that I’ve made before. However, when it came time toRead more
I just got back from an awesome vacation in Mexico. My family went four hours south of Cancun to a little hotel on the beach, called Mayan Beach Garden. We had a fantastic time, we celebrated 3 birthdays, Sister and Chris got engaged, and in general had a wonderful time together. It was an excellentRead more
It’s time again for another delicious, and fun Carroll Cafe! I, alas, will not be there to sell my baked goods, but baked goods there shall be! This month’s menu was a bit of a challenge to come up with, since it’s hard to anticipate what the audience will be in the mood for…how manyRead more