Bread Pudding One of my all-time favorite desserts is bread pudding. Even the thought of it makes me drool! I seriously love it in an indescribable way! On this Game On diet that I’m doing with my girl-and one boy-friends, we are allowed to have one meal a week completely off. Yes, that means that… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Bread Pudding
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Friday's Fixin's: Quinoa Arugula Salad
Below is one of my favorite recipes: Quinoa Arugula Salad. I posted it about a year ago and it has been the most requested recipe. Weekly, people email asking, “What is that quinoa-is it quinoa?-salad that is so good?” So, I thought I’d post it again for you. I made a big batch that I… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Quinoa Arugula Salad
Silver Lined Discovery: Mint Chocolate Chip Bars
One of the Silver Linings of this Game On program that I’m doing with my friends is that every day you get 100 calories of ANYTHING that you want. Uh huh. ANYTHING. Well, let me tell you about my major treat every single day: the NugGo Mint Chocolate Chip protein bar. They taste like Girl Scout… Continue reading Silver Lined Discovery: Mint Chocolate Chip Bars
Game ON!
Last week, I was invited to participate in the Game On Diet with a group of girl (and one boy) friends. I’ve been hearing about this four week program for some time and decided that once and for all it’s time for me to lose the pesky 5 pounds that I’ve been carrying around, especially… Continue reading Game ON!
Friday's Fixin's: Fast and French Salad
One of my favorite blogs is called Everyday Musings written by Olivia Rae James. It is a delightful and inspiring blog that always makes me smile. Last week, Olivia posted an amazing salad that made me drool when I first saw it and then drool even more when I made it. She generously agreed to… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Fast and French Salad
Friday's Fixin's: Breakfast Cookies
Ohhhhh am I ever excited to share this easy peasy and absolutely delish recipe with you! These breakfast cookies are SO.GOOD. In fact, I had one before my toushy-kicking hike this morning and found myself zooming up the mountain. In addition to being yummy and healthy, they are a great energy boost (Silver Lining Trifecta).… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Breakfast Cookies
Silver Lined Discovery: Almond Water
This week, I came across a delish, Silver Lined treat: Almond Water. Who knew?!? Originally from France, Victoria’s Kitchen Almond Water has just arrived Stateside thanks to husband-and-wife team David and Deborah Meniane. Their company, Victoria’s Kitchen, takes its almond-water recipe (and the company’s name) from David’s grandmother, Victoria. First, the nuts are soaked for hours to capture… Continue reading Silver Lined Discovery: Almond Water
Friday's Fixin's: Cucumber Salad
Last week’s Tomato and Fennel soup was such a hit that I decided to post another recipe from Hope Cohen’s upcoming book, Fast Fresh and Simple. Yesterday at a play date, I was sitting with my girls (c’mon, aren’t play dates less about the kids and more about the parents?!?) talking about how excited I… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Cucumber Salad
Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup
Today, I’m excited to share a recipe from a great friend, Hope Cohen. She has a cookbook coming out this fall called Fast Fresh and Simple. Uhhhhh, hello? How FABULOUS is that title? I have had a sneak peak at the book and I am super excited about it. Heaven knows I’m always looking for… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Tomato Fennel Soup
Friday’s Fixin’s: Austin’s Carrot Pineapple Birthday Cake
Ohhhh, I’m giddy about today’s Friday’s Fixin’s post because this recipe is a doozie of deliciousness. For book club this week, a dear girlfriend, Cynthia Spivey, offered to bring dessert. Hmmm, let me see: “Y.E.S.!” She arrived with the most yummy looking cake and told me that it is one of her daughter’s faves. Not… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Austin’s Carrot Pineapple Birthday Cake