Easy Christmas Toffee

As much as I love health, nutrition, running, and all things exercise, that does not mean that I don’t enjoy Christmas cookies and treats as much as the next person. I have enjoyed my sweets this Christmas season, but am ready for a break. Before …

Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole

Most people know that sweet potatoes are my favorite. Because they are my favorite, I generally bring them to any family gathering we have during the holidays. I have tried several different sweet potato casserole recipes, but this one is my favorite. It was slightly …

WIAW: Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal

I know I just said goodbye to fall,  but as I ended the last post, that doesn’t mean that I am a going to give up my fall flavors (and maybe candles) that quickly. Yesterday morning, after my six-mile run on the treadmill, I came …

Sweet Potato Fries

There is something magical about French fries; with the crispy outside and soft inside, there’s nothing to not like. Except for the fact that most French fries, as good as they are, are deep-fried in a vat of grease.  Now don’t get me wrong, there …

Barbecue Lentils

Upon request, (ahem Sunnie )  I have my Barbecue lentil recipe up! I really, really enjoy a good barbecue and have an intense passion for barbecue sauce. I created this recipe when I decided I wanted something different from the average sloppy Joe and in honor of my …

WIAW- Favorites

Welcome back to one of my favorite parties! The What I Ate Wednesday Part.  Thanks for hosting, Jenn! Remember What I Ate Wednesday is not about judgement or guilt, but celebrating what we all have in common.  We all eat. While we all celebrate, we …

Honey Wheat Bread

Nothing says fall like warm homemade bread baking in the oven.  When the cooler temperatures arrive, I turn the oven on and get to baking.  Homemade bread is easy to make and just as easy (if not more) to eat.  I prefer Whole Wheat Bread …

WIAW- Making it Work

It’s Wednesday and we all know what that means! It’s WIAW, also known as, What I Ate Wednesday. WIAW is not about comparison or judgement, but a celebration about what we all have in common. We eat! Without further ado, let me introduce my WIAW. …

Coo Coo for Cookies

Sometimes I start craving cookies in a bad way.  Although there is a time and place for them, I don’t always care for the heavy, sugar loaded, buttery cookies all the time.  A couple of days ago, I spied two over-ripe bananas and a bunch …

Thursday Thoughts III

Welcome to Thinking out Loud Thursday! Let’s jump right in shall we? 1. Can we just take a moment to recognize how much of an accomplishment it is to finish a journal! I’ve polished off seven and am just starting on my eighth.  I love …