Pay no attention to the burnt parsnips in the photo; they tasted delicious, even if a bit overdone. Don’t blame the recipe; I’m sure you’ll pay more attention than I did!
#31 Days Wrap Up: How much did I lose in January?
January 31, 2011 By 21 Comments
This is my current photo. I’m only down 8 pounds, so I don’t think it looks that different from the “before.” Plus DH wouldn’t get up from watching TV to take a decent picture so the angle is a bit weird.
Tilapia Citrus Couscous Salad
January 31, 2011 By 2 Comments
I’m starting to tire of couscous, although I do see its appeal – it cooks super fast! I adapted this recipe from Clean Eating magazine (July/August 2010 issue). I think you could use just about any fish, as the citrus dressing will stand up to strong flavored fish.
Have Recipes Ruined Cooking?
January 30, 2011 By 20 Comments
In a recent Huffington Post article, Linda Buzzell makes a case for “pattern recipes,” which basically means learning the basics of recipe and then varying things as one goes along.
Ideas in Food {Cookbook Review}
January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite experiences is receiving a book to review, then discovering that it was written by some bloggers. It’s almost like getting an extension of the book for free! Such was the case with Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work.
P. Allen Smith’s Seasonal Recipes from the Garden {Cookbook Review}
January 29, 2011 By
Sometimes I feel so “not-in-the-know” when a publisher sends a cookbook to me that features the author prominently, and I have absolutely no clue who it is. Makes me feel like a total poser. What business have I reviewing cookbooks if I don’t even know enough chefs/TV personalities/gardening gurus to recognize them on their own cookbook?
Fitness Friday: A Long Road Ahead {#31Days}
January 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
I can’t believe the #31Days challenge is almost up! I am grateful to Collective Bias for sponsoring it, and have enjoyed using Lean Cuisines and Skinny Cows to help avoid drive thrus.
Wordlock Review & Giveaway
January 27, 2011 By
With the “resolutioners” hopefully clearing out from the gym, next month I hope to get there more often. Although the Y is pretty safe, I always feel better with my locker secured.
Homes {Simple Living Challenge}
January 26, 2011 By 13 Comments
Today we’re talking about how to Live Simply in the area of our homes. Not cleaning them (that’s next week), but the actual structure.
Golden Couscous with Pine Nuts
January 25, 2011 By 3 Comments
On Sunday morning I was inspired to make something to go with whatever my mom would make for our every-other-week Sunday lunch. This sounded good so I decided to once again use my family as guinea pigs for a new recipe.
