We just got home last week from an amazing Alaskan cruise with Oceania Cruises. To celebrate my Grammy’s 80th birthday, she took the whole family on a cruise. We had such a great time! There were 20 of us, so lots of people to hang out with, eat dinner with, and go on excursions. IRead more
Sister sent me the recipe for these pancakes about a year ago. And I’d never gotten around to making them, but when I visited her and her fiancé a few weeks ago, I suggested we make these. Don’t be like me. Don’t wait over a year for these delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes! These pancakesRead more
This has been a very busy Spring! Easter was a whirl, with Sister and her fiancé coming down for wedding planning and the holiday. My grandpa returned from his year in Japan. Organic Chemistry is…exactly what you’d expect: HARD. And in the midst of all that, I’ve made more time for eating than for blogging. SoRead more
Easter morning we have a potluck breakfast at my church. This year mom and I debated what to make all week, we wanted something that would be easy to make ahead of time, would be healthy and vegetarian, and couldn’t be too fussy to heat up. So we tried out this recipe I’d printed outRead more
I don’t usually make muffins because they tend to be a bit indulgent, but aren’t quite indulgent enough to feel like a dessert. Well, these muffins are the perfect solution. I loved these because they’re just the right amount of sweet and are full of good-for-you ingredients. These muffins are perfect for breakfast with theirRead more
I made this for dinner yesterday for a quick, easy weeknight meal. It came together in a jiffy and was a great meal to have on a snowy evening! This is a lightened up version of casserole, but I thought it was great. It’s rich and creamy but not overly heavy. With a bit ofRead more
This purple people eater is a delicious summer-time treat. It’s crazy hot in the DC area now, so flavorful, nutrient-dense drinks are super appealing. I used the blackberries Mom and I picked last week (in the rain…so much more pleasant than roasting in the sun). This is also a great use of bananas that areRead more
Time for another chicken salad variation! This is a refreshing summery version. By adding Greek yogurt instead of just mayonnaise, you have lighter version full of good for your protein and calcium. The basil adds a great fresh taste that feels totally refreshing. This comes together quickly and stores well in the fridge for atRead more
In this season of lots of holiday parties, and lots of desserts and cookies, it’s the perfect time for a veggie dip. This dip is a great healthy way to sneak some more vegetables into your diet and makes a great addition to any holiday party. This has tons of flavor and is great withRead more
Last Tuesday’s dinner was pretty simple. I went back to the basics with egg salad on whole wheat spinach bread, salad and strawberries with ice cream. Even though it was simple it was big hit and I think everyone enjoyed it. I made up this recipe as I went, so taste as you go andRead more