snacks

maple cinnamon oatmeal bars

March 15, 2012

I recently found a Whiskey Drinkin’ Chimney Sweep, and I want to be her neighbor. She is creative and fun and I want to make nearly everything she shares. Like her Vegan Maple Oatmeal Bars. This recipe is quick, easy and easily adaptable. They are chewy, sweet, and you most likely have all of the [...]

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my favorite snacks

March 13, 2012

When Activia asked for a follow up post about Quick and Easy Snacking Habits, I immediately said yes (then started taking photos at snack time). I am a snacker. Some days I snack all day – smaller ‘meals’ in place of the traditional three. I get even more variety that way, right? I am one [...]

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healthy surprise giveaway

March 12, 2012

I love receiving packages in the mail – many of you have heard me say this many times. I am a consumer, I love product, and have to try the newest thing, always. I recently had a Huge Box of Deliciousness sent my way – a monthly subscription of healthy snacks called Healthy Surprise. Besides [...]

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caramelized onion black bean dip

February 29, 2012

I am all about caramelized onions lately, and this recipe is the recent blame. First of all, I made that recipe um, four times? I wanted to share it with everyone I know. I got it to a few of them, and a few of you. Second, it made me start caramelizing onions nearly every day [...]

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spicy stuffed sweet peppers

February 28, 2012

Dad had another trip to the ER yesterday morning, and we spent the whole day at the hospital. Well, he also spent the night. More complications, and dad is once again in the hospital. This time he has a room with a beautiful view, so we can see the sunshine. The ER was hoppin’ on [...]

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dark chocolate dipped corn chips

February 25, 2012

Will you be watching George Clooney the Academy Awards this weekend? If so, I have a quick and naughty treat for you. Whether you’re just sitting on the couch at home, having people over, or going to a viewing party, these will be a hit. Heck, even if you could not care less about what Oscar [...]

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activia harvest picks

February 15, 2012

One of the aspects of the foodie 100 that I am really excited about is the author program, where we have opportunities to work with brands and new product. One of my favorite parts of being a nurse to my dad recently? Feeding him good food! I have been making fresh green juice for him [...]

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tahini almond date bites

January 27, 2012

I have a new addiction. It’s Yelp. I’m checking in everywhere. All the time. To see my daily ranking go up, to collect badges and Dukedoms. Yes, I am a Duchess now. Do Duchii wear crowns? Because I’d like to wear a crown. There are some actual benefits to Yelping – I’ve been invited to [...]

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gojee potluck

January 18, 2012

Some of you know that I am a contributor to Gojee, a fun website featuring delicious recipes and photos from a group of incredibly talented folks. Somehow I snuck in… gojee remains one of my favorite projects to be a part of. Along with talent, they are a group of really fun folks – they [...]

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homemade Twinkies

January 12, 2012

Too much for you? I plead The Twinkie Defense. My defense is that yes, things like this aren’t good for us all the time – but Twinkies make you happy. Guys, did you hear? This childhood icon is in danger. Jason always surprises me with a sweet treat at the start of my birthday month. [...]

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