Roasted Chickpeas and an update on my new ride
Remember how, a while ago, I said that I was the proud new owner of one of these? And remember how I also said that mine would be white and that I wouldn’t be getting it for another 5 weeks? Well, that was over 10 weeks ago!!! Believe it or not, up until today, I’d [...]
Hazelnut Butter meets Dark Cocoa Powder
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- Posted in: Breakfast, Nut Butters, Snacks
Now that I’ve realized just how easy it is to make nut butter at home, I get the feeling that I will be experimenting with many flavors and combinations. Already, my batch of Vanilla Almond Hazelnut is pretty much ancient history, so I thought I better get busy making a fresh batch before I completely [...]
Mango “Green Monster” and other smoothies
When I came back from Cuba, I was unbelievably bloated and literally felt like I had gained 10 pounds. 10 pounds in one week is A LOT! Now, I don’t know whether I had really gained that much, as I refused to step on the scale to find out. All I know is I’d *ahem* [...]
Fennel, Pear and Cranberry Salad
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- Posted in: Cold dishes, Portable Dishes, Salad, Side dishes, Vegetarian
Do you like fennel? I know I do. I really, really do! However, I don’t eat it as much as I’d like to. Why? Well, because frankly, I lack the inspiration as to what to do with it. Apart from this classic “Paper Thin Fennel Salad” which I’ve made and enjoyed on a few occasions [...]
Fresh Pear and Dried Figs Bran Muffins
You guys already know this. I have a thing for muffins. I have an even bigger thing for bran muffins. I will flip over backwards, then forward and sideways, and then backwards again for a bran muffin. The problem is, most bran muffins, although one might believe are healthy and good for you since they, [...]
