We're back! Â I was hoping to post a few times while we were away last week, but was only able to squeeze in blogging on one day. Â Of course it was Toddler Tuesday. :-) Â We got back home yesterday afternoon and life has been hectic since then, but I'm anxious to get back into the swing of things. On ...
Toddler Tuesday: I’m in Love
As far as almost-2-year-olds go, I guess Meghan is exhibiting normal toddler behavior when it comes to eating. But that doesn't make it any easier. Last night for dinner, she had a variety of foods to choose from, many that at one time or another have been her ...
Vegetarian BBQ Loaf with Baked Beans
We are getting ready to go out of town for a week, so this was my let's-try-to-use-up-all-of-the-food-in-the-house meal. Â When I looked in the fridge and saw we had carrots and celery for vegetables (and not much else) I immediately thought of making a veggie "meatloaf". Â Then I realized that's sort ...
Hoppin’ John Salad for Lunch
Hoppin' John is a beans and rice dish from the south that is traditionally made on New Year's Day for good luck. Â I don't know about you, but I need good luck all throughout the year, so I have no problem making this salad right smack in the middle of summer. Â The best thing about it is that you can ...
Toddler Tuesday: Have Fun with Food
More than anything, I want eating to be for Meghan what it should be for everyone: a pleasurable experience. Sure, there are times when I get stressed that she is refusing to eat as many vegetables as I think she should or when I wonder if she is eating enough at all. But I ...
Back on the Running Train
As a high school and college athlete, I was accustomed to having my workouts built into my normal day. There was no thinking or extra motivation needed: it was inevitable that I had to show up (blowing practice off to watch The Bachelorette was not an option) ...
Red beans and rice did miss her!
When I told Tim we were having 'beans and rice' for dinner, he busted out with some Baby Got Back lyrics, so I couldn't resist using them as my title. Â Black beans and rice would be more accurate, however. Â This is a recipe adapted from Vegan Yum Yum, which is a fantastic vegan cook book. Â Not one ...
8 Ways to Curb Weight Gain
Did you know that the average adult American gains two pounds per year? So if you're the average bear you can count on gaining a cool 20 pounds as you move from your 20's to 30's. Maybe you're an above-average kind of person. If that's the case you could be looking at ...
Another Quinoa Side Dish
I've been on a bit of a quinoa kick lately. Â You can't get too much of a good thing, right? Â Quinoa is a versatile and delicious whole grain; I especially love it because it's a great protein source. Â That's the first question people ask when they learn I limit my animal products: Â But where do you ...
A Healthified Mexican Meal
I love Mexican food, but don't make it that often because Tim is just not that big of a fan. Â He says he just tolerates it, but I think he does secretly enjoy the flavors of good Mexican food. Â He likes Chipotle, does that count? Unfortunately my favorite Mexican meals are not all that ...
Toddler Tuesday: Thank Goodness for Smoothies
If there is one thing I've learned about toddlers, it's that you always have to be on your toes. Â Once you get comfortable and think you have things figured out, everything changes. Â Meghan goes through stages where she eats a lot and then stages where she hardly eats at all. Â Despite how much she ...
Blueberries for Dinner!
With a whole bunch of blueberries from the farmer's market, I decided to incorporate them into a dinner this week. Â My other criteria was it must be quick and easy. Â Typically I try to mix in at least two super-quick dinners each week. Â As much as I love to cook, time-consuming dinners every night ...