I hope everyone had a relaxing and happy day yesterday! Cobalt and I spent another year with his family, opening stockings, eating homemade eggnog cinnamon rolls, sharing presents and enjoying lunch with their grandmother. The day before my brother and his family graciously met hubs and I in town to take us to lunch and spend the afternoon […]
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Bagel Egg Breakfast Sandwich
1 over medium egg + shredded cheddar cheese + salt, pepper + everything bagel = a delicious, filling and nutritious breakfast *you can premake a whole bunch and freeze them and pull them out as you want to eat them! Like it? Share it!
To-Go Smoothies (I’m not talking about Smoothie King)
WOOP!! Today is my last day of freedom before school starts! Can you tell that I’m super excited about this last year of college? :) Above everything that happens this year (which I’m anticipating will be stressful at times due to career-related decisions), I’m looking forward to getting to know my Class (we all have […]
Grilled Green Beans
Super delicious with the turkey burgers I made last week, these grilled green beans makes a fabulous French fry substitute! I seriously almost ate Cobalt’s portion after devouring mine!! Grilled Green Beans Ingredients 1 TBS Oil for every two cups green beans Green Beans, ends trimmed Garlic and onion powder (or freshly minced garlic and onion) Salt Pepper Directions In a […]
Beans and Rice with Homegrown Peppers and Tomatoes
My husband Cobalt really likes beans and rice. He’s told me time and again he could live off just these two foods and be just fine! I’m grateful to have married such a man. :) Lots of guys would eat burgers and fries everyday or steak and potatoes or drink bottles and bottles of beer. […]
Cobalt’s Birthday: Herbed Turkey Burgers + Berry and Cherry Pies
I made these delicious burgers for Cobalt’s birthday party at the end of July. They were super easy to make and tasted better than any burgers I’ve ever had!! Since I used 5 lbs of ground turkey meat (1.79/lbs at Aldi), I nearly tripled every other ingredient. So I used a LOT of dried herbs (green ones […]
10 Minute Granola
I always thought making granola with the oven method was sort of a hassle and messy. But then I found this recipe, written below. The method introduced here is so easy that I’ve put making granola back onto my “regular things to make & bake” list!! Like it? Share it!
Backpack Snack: Cereal Trail Mix
Find this recipe on Tales of a Mountain Mama Ingredient Ideas Cereal (cheerios, chex mix…) Nuts, whole or chopped (peanuts, almonds…) Candies (M&Ms, choc chips, yogurt covered raisins…) Dried Fruit (raisins, craisins, bananas, apricots…) Bite-sized pretzels, bagel chips, etc. Directions 1. Pour all ingredients into a bowl and toss well. 2. Distribute in snack bags or […]
A Healthier Alternative to French Fries
Enjoy along side tuna patties, bean burgers, or steamed veggies. Like it? Share it!
“Baked” Potato or “Baked” Sweet Potato (Microwave-Style)
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