Apparently I have reached the point in my blogging life were I start to revamp my recipes and make them better. I've told you guys before that around 10am my stomach starts growling and it reminds me that it's time for a snack. This semester, I am off campus with my students in assisted living facilities a few mornings per week, so, when 10am rolls around, I need something quick.
Read moreThin Mint Shake
Fun Fact #1 - I really love Girl Scout cookies. More specifically, I really love Thin Mints. A little girl came knocking at my door a month or so ago, so of course I bought cookies from her.
Read moreBerry Muffins
After making my last batch of muffins, I found that they are the perfect mid-morning snack. I usually eat breakfast by 7am, so by 10:30am, my stomach is growing. With these muffins coming in at about 120 calories, they are just perfect to hold me over until lunch. They also have 4 grams of protein per muffin, which can be increased by using Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt.
Read moreZucchini-Banana-Coconut Muffins
I worked in retail for nearly five years. Last July, I left my retail job and took a job as a full time instructor. During the five years in retail, I worked weekends – like most of them. Most Saturdays until about 4pm, you could find me in the grocery store. It’s funny, because even after five years, I never got used to working on Saturdays; I hated every single Saturday that I had to work.
Read morePeanut Tofu Buddha Bowl
I am always looking to create meals that are easy to prep ahead of time and throw together last minute. Since I teach late two nights a week, my dear husband is usually responsible for putting dinner together. I try to make things as easy as possible.
Read moreOrange Creamsicle Smoothie
I know - it's cold outside. Punxsutawney Phil just let us know that we have six more weeks of winter. But, with cold winter comes citrus season! Clementines, grapefruits, oranges - they are all in season and absolutely delicious.
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