Wow, I can’t believe I am over due for my second trimester report! Not wanting to turn this into a pregnancy blog, I haven’t posted a whole lot about the pregnancy, HERE you can find my last update that recapped my first trimester. Somehow I am already a few weeks into my third trimester which started at…
Archives for October 2013
Cheesy Brown Rice Gratin with Zucchini and Eggplant
I wouldn’t say rice is my favorite grain; I do love it with Asian food but it doesn’t make a very regular appearance in my weekly menus. A couple years ago my kids tried the traditional cheesy broccoli rice casserole during the Holidays and loved it. When I saw this dish, Cheesy Brown Rice Gratin…
Stress Eating and the The Power of Sugar Cravings
Image courtesy of Marcus/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net I don’t know whether it’s the colder weather, the fact that my joints hurt and I am not able to exercise very much, the stress of parenting, or all the temptations of the Holidays and birthdays, but I have been craving sugar….stress eating one could say. I don’t stress eat….
Tips for Easy Gluten Free Entertaining
Most people today have a child, spouse, friend or family member that is gluten intolerant and with the Holidays quickly approaching there will be many opportunities for entertaining gluten free guests. Entertaining can be stressful and intimidating enough but by adding food allergies or special dietary restrictions it can make the experience overwhelming if you don’t…
Monsters University Birthday Party
Ahh, I can finally take a deep breath. My oldest turned 7 this weekend and we celebrated with a party for his school friends. I tend to get a little anxious up about things like birthday parties. I enjoy the planning but the actual execution stresses me out. This year since Daddy wasn’t going to…
Friday’s Favorite Things
Have you ever had so much going on in your head that it results in very little action. I swear, I have had all these great post ideas, recipes I want to experiment with and just when I think I’ll should have a post up everyday to get it all done I’ve got nothing to…
Chickpea and Squash Sorghum Salad {Vegan, Gluten Free}
When I made this frittata, I had half of a butternut squash leftover so decided to throw together a quick grain salad to have for lunches all week. I had a bag of Bob’s Red Mill Sorghum that I received from the food blog conference I went to last month and wanted to give it try….
Beano Before Your First Bite & Beans and Greens Soup
The following post is sponsored by Zest Placements on behalf of Beano. I can’t tell you how many clients I have worked with in the past who avoided eating healthy foods like cabbage, beans, certain fruits and vegetables just because it caused them to have gas. Although bad gas can certainly be uncomfortable, it doesn’t…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Congratulations to the winner of the goodie food box Jessica F. you have been emailed! I finally busted out the pumpkin this week. I already feel like the month is off to a quick start so don’t want to waste any time! Pumpkin desserts are one of my favorites this time of year- pumpkin cheesecake,…
Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata {Meatless Monday}
Kale and butternut squash…what’s not to love? This Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata is one of those dishes that requires minimal ingredients (only 5 not counting salt/pepper/oil) and it’s super easy to make which makes it perfect for a quick weekday meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner); it’s fancy enough for a brunch or the Holidays…