I've been preparing for my foot surgery that will have already taken place by the time this is posted, and in the process of meal planning I found myself really wanting to make a soup.
I know, it sounds crazy! It's 100+ degrees F. in Texas and I want soup. But, I was craving some comfort food that would be easy for me to deal with in the process of getting surgery-ready and then healing...
Read MoreWell... as skinny and simple as you can make it without losing any of that great distinct flavor.
I think I made my weight in pesto last summer when my basil plant outside was going growing like crazy. I love fresh basil, and what better to do with it than make some yummy fresh pesto with it?
Really. What better?
Read MoreLet's have a moment of honesty here. These were so damn good that I ate two instead of just the one that I originally planned on. Do I feel guilty? Not for a second...
Read MoreI'm in love with this new sweetener Habitall.
I was fortunate enough to be sent a few free samples to try out over the last few weeks. I used one of the sample packs in my own kitchen and gave a second one to my mom to try out in hers.
I was very surprised when I opened the package of Habitall. It looks like sugar, feels like sugar, and most importantly tastes like sugar! I've always found that a lot of the other sweeteners out there taste artificial, chalky and are just flat out too sweet. Habitall isn't at all like that. It's so very similar to the real deal .
The good folks with Habitall are hosting my second give away!
One lucky reader will a free package of the new monk fruit based low calorie sweetener.
Read MoreHow can I call this a 'Detox Lemonade'?
Well, I've been toying a lot with the whole detox water phenomena that has struck the Food & Drink pages of Pinterest lately. The basic gist of it is that you soak fresh fruits and herbs in water overnight and wake up to a lightly flavored water to sip on during the following day...
Read MoreHappy Birthday to me!
Okay, so my birthday isn't today - it's tomorrow. But, I won't be around my computer for a day or two since I'll be busy bikini-ing it up at Schlitterbahn (the local water park.)
Work hard, play harder. ..
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