Key lime pie seems to be the dessert of the moment. I’m seeing dessert specials all over the place featuring it, and I even saw a key lime cupcake in my FB newsfeed this weekend. I love key lime pie, but I don’t love the effort to make it. I also can’t imagine a dairy […]
Archives for January 2017
Quick and Easy Cauliflower Etouffee
January 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We’re coming up on Mardi Gras soon and I live near Louisiana so that means it’s a perfect time for etouffee. Bam, y’all! For those of you new to etouffee, it’s typically a seafood stew that’s served in New Orleans and area. I’ve seen shrimp etouffee and sometimes a crawfish version. Like many Southern comfort […]
Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai
January 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Oodles of zoodles! Yes, zoodles can make the world go round… or at least make it easier to squeeze in some veggies. Zoodles are zucchini noodles for those of you not in the know. I love using them in place of pasta. They keep calories down, add a nice punch of vitamins and fiber, and really […]
Double Chocolate Muffins
January 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I spent many Summers growing up in the kitchen with my grandmother, baking this and that. I’ve got a lot of cherished memories of morning donuts and cinnamon rolls, afternoon goodies, and all kinds of things in between. I usually get a boxed mix at the grocery store and make chocolate chocolate chip muffins for […]
Compassion Is The Key To Long Term Change
January 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever just not wanted to go to the gym but thought “I don’t want to but if I don’t get my minutes in, I won’t lose weight this week?” What about eating tuna, chicken and steamed veggies while thinking “Gah, I just want a burger and fries but I can’t.” I want to […]
