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