This morning I woke up to an email from one of my dearest friends. The subject line read: “Joined the C Club.” REALLY? F-bomb. Big time. This diagnosis is in addition to two other friends who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past 6 months. WTF is going on?!? The reality (with which I am… Continue reading The Sweetness of Friendship
Sweets
Friday's Fixin's: Chewy Toasted Pecan Bar
Recently a friend forwarded this recipe to me knowing how much I do love a good gluten-free, vegan snack. Yes, I promise: delicious, gluten-free AND vegan CAN indeed be used in the same sentence. Trust me, after you eat these bars, you’ll understand why!
Brookside Babycakes
As I have mentioned here many times, I am about 90% Vegan (at the pleading of my oncologic nutritionist, I have wild caught fish once or twice a week). The good news is that being Vegan is not only not that hard, but there are FABULOUS vegan options available now, which makes both going out… Continue reading Brookside Babycakes
Sometimes, it's the little things
FBC has taught me to pay attention. To the little things. And to enjoy every potentially enjoyable moment. Not in a fatalistic way, but in a this is awesome and I need to savor every moment. Speaking of savor, a friend knows that I have a penchant (ok, an obsession) for all things caramel, but… Continue reading Sometimes, it's the little things
The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!
Today, I am obsessed with all things sweet and no, I don’t mean our daughter, Finally Five (who happens to have been very sweet today!). I’m talking about FOOD. DESSERT. SUGAR. Sugar is so bad for me, I know. FBC looooooves sugar. In fact, sugar feeds cancer. So, why is it that I am obsessed… Continue reading The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!