Meatless Meatloaf Ohhhhh, am I ever excited to share this week’s recipe! Maili had a stroke of genius with this one. I have always loved meatloaf, but haven’t had it in years because I don’t eat meat. Knowing this, Maili came up with the most scrumptious meat and gluten-free meat loaf. It is so doggone… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Meatless Meatloaf
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Friday’s Fixin’s: Italian Vegetable Stew
Italian Vegetable Stew Happy Friday and Happy Weekend! How was the first week back at work & school? I must say that I was overjoyed to be back in a routine. As much as I love time off, the truth is that I’ve always been a schedule-loving kind of girl. This week, Maili, Blue and I were… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Italian Vegetable Stew
The Fiddle Diet
The Fiddle Diet January is always a month of rejuvenation for me. It is an opportunity for me to start the year off healthily. Post-FBC (f-bomb breast cancer), I no longer do yo-yo dieting (not that I haven’t ever done it — prior to getting sick, I was a master at gaining and then losing… Continue reading The Fiddle Diet
December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy
December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy With the holiday season upon us, the word that immediately comes to mind is “Joy.” After all, if ever there were a season for it, this is it! C’mon…work with me here. Joy is defined as: “the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.”… Continue reading December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy
Sautéed Corn on Friday's Fixin's
Today’s recipe, Sautéed Corn is quite possibly the easiest recipe in the history of The Silver Pen Friday’s Fixin’s Recipes. The Silver Lining is that it is also one of the MOST delicious! Now that we are fully entrenched in summer, fresh corn is omnipresent at the farmer’s market. The HOTY and Suddenly Seven looooooove fresh corn. Last… Continue reading Sautéed Corn on Friday's Fixin's
Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad
Happy Summer! Can you believe that it is already July 12th? Is summer flying or what? I always feel like after July 4th, time seems to move at warp speed. I wish that there were a magic switch to slow down time. Alas. Anyhoo, I’m thrilled to share the most PERFECT summer salad with you. Chef… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad
Friday's Fixin's: Watermelon Passion
Happy Friday, everyone! Phew, what a week it’s been. My goodness, I can’t believe how quickly time has gone…time for Friday’s Fixin’s again? Well the Silver Lining is that Friday’s Fixin’s is one of my favorite weekly posts! This week I’m excited to share another one of Chef Maili’s treats. She is so creative. I mean,… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Watermelon Passion
Friday’s Fixin’s: The Perfect Spring Salad
The Perfect Spring Salad Are you all ready for the most PERFECT spring salad? My friend (and chef extraordinaire) Maili shared her super special salad with me and encouraged me to share it with you (Silver Lining). Oh my gosh, I literally can’t stop eating it! Hope that you enjoy it as much as I… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: The Perfect Spring Salad
Friday's Fixin's: Vegan Kale Salad
Boy, oh boy, am I excited to share a new recipe with you. After my holiday season of pure decadence, I’m back on my all vegan train (and already feel so much better!). My good friend and chef extraordinaire, Maili Halme, came up with the most yummy kale salad. Oh dear heavens is it ever… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Vegan Kale Salad
Fixin's Special: Christmas Morning Breakfast
We have wonderful traditions every Christmas. We get up in the morning (not before the Curious George alarm clock says 7:00 by the way!) and check under the tree to see if Santa has come. Most years, he has indeed come and gone, leaving beautiful presents and cookie crumbs in his wake. There is nothing… Continue reading Fixin's Special: Christmas Morning Breakfast