A few weeks ago, my father-in-law bought us a can of canned crab meat because it was on sale. The nice thing about canned crab meat is that it usually lasts for a few months if you don't open the can. Once the can is opened, it needs to be used within a few days. I finally decided what I wanted to make with it, so I cracked it open and got to work.
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It's September & fall is in the air. The days are starting to get cooler and the nights are perfect for leaving your windows open. Autumn is my favorite season; it always has been. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. In fact, I dread the summer heat and I much prefer the cool weather of autumn and even the cold weather of winter.
Read moreBanana Pecan Oats & The Food of the Mediterranean
Today I am sharing another overnight oat recipe. I actually wasn't originally going to share it, but I posted a photo of it on Facebook and Instagram and was requested to post the recipe. Besides this delicious recipe, I am also sharing some of my favorite foods of the Mediterranean trip we went on. We were actually on a cruise ship, so we ate a lot of typical cruise food. But, we made sure that every time we were at a port, we ate the local cuisine.
Read moreQuinoa & Lentil Citrus Bowl
I’m back – have you all missed me? Have you been wondering if I fell off the face of the Earth? I didn’t fall off the face of the Earth but I did take a dream vacation to Greece. My husband and I spent 11 glorious days in Italy and cruising the Mediterranean into Greece. It was so relaxing and just what we needed. When we came home, I immediately started a new job – so you can say things have been a bit crazy.
Read moreCaprese Baked Chicken
A few weeks ago I decided to revisit an old recipe that I had made for my husband years ago. Chicken can get pretty boring, so I came up with the recipe to spice things up. Summer is the perfect time to make this recipe because basil is in season and it's so light and refreshing. Every year I grow basil from seed in my windowsill and it is honestly one of my favorite herbs because it's so versatile.
Read moreBlueberry Almond Overnight Oats
Are you tired over the overnight oat recipes? I really hope not. Because I can guarantee as the weather turns colder, you will be seeing more of these -- possibly with a pumpkin or cinnamon spice flavor. Hint, hint.
I recently switched jobs and I now work at a community college as an instructor. So, I haven't been able to say this in years, but, it's time to go back to school! With going back to school means that I have to get up earlier to fit my workout in before class. And with getting up earlier means tiredness, crankiness, and possibly a bit of laziness. Laziness only in regards to cooking myself a breakfast.
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