I’m ashamed to say that I hit a bit of a snag recently. I hurt my feet–damn you, plantar fasciitis–and found myself snacking on chocolate chips when I couldn’t find anything else to assuage my chocolate cravings. Sigh. I took some time off the cardio but kept on doing some yoga and Self [...]
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Regression and progress
Posted in book review, recipe, recipe review on May 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Hits and misses
Posted in diet, recipe, recipe review on April 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I enjoy trying new recipes. If I had my way, that’s what I would do for a living. But since there’s not a lot of positions available for a self-trained cook/recipe-tester, I guess I’ll have to finish my ConLaw reading…
This weekend, I tried two different recipes: an Apple-Ginger Oat Bran muffin from an old issue [...]
Spring cleaning, with a side of Quinoa Caprese
Posted in diet, recipe, spring, weight loss on March 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I always get excited when spring starts popping up, and it’s not just because we actually get more sunlight here in the Pacific NW. I get excited because I automatically eat better. I adore all the summer fruits; I love picking berries, and summer salads are the best! Olive oil and vinegar [...]
Apple Harvest Oatmeal (tweaked)
Posted in recipe on March 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal (NOT those packets of instant)3/4 cup water1/4-1/2 Tbs. butterOne medium apple, cored and diced1/2 Tbs brown sugar1/4 tsp. cinnamonDried cranberries, golden raisins, whatever is on hand
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.Add the diced apple and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.Add the cinnamon and brown sugar; cook until [...]
