Carrot Cake Oatmeal

I am apart of a fun cooking group on Facebook with other self-taught chefs. Every week a new ingredient is posted, and we are challenged to make a dish. This week the ingredient is carrots.  For my challenge I decided to make a couple of dishes. One for breakfast, and a new dessert. For breakfast, … Read moreCarrot Cake Oatmeal

Cucumber And Celery Fruit Salad

Hot day here in the Valley of Cali. I have lived in a couple of hot places, but never in a place where the temperature gets over 100 degrees! If we didn’t have a really good air conditioning unit, I don’t think I would be able to make it out here in this heat. I would … Read moreCucumber And Celery Fruit Salad

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Are you an Overnight Oats fan? I know I sure am. It’s my morning obsession at the moment. Being the first one at the crack of dawn, I tend wake up hungry. I drink my lemon water, makes some green tea, I grab a jar, and eat. Overnight oats for breakfast has become a meal that … Read moreApple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Banana Split Overnight Oats

      I love oatmeal. It’s healthy for you, it’s filling, high in fiber and considered a good carb.  Oatmeal aids in Weight loss. It keeps you fuller longer. Helping to fight off hunger. A balanced breakfast packed with fiber and protein. Oatmeal is also packed with nutrients and minerals like  iron, magnesium, and … Read moreBanana Split Overnight Oats

How To Cook Quinoa

 Qunioa pronounced [Keen-Wah] is a gluten-free seed that is a good source of Vitamin E. According to WholeFoods Quinoa is typically consumed in the same way as the cereal grasses (wheat, oats, barley, and rye), we group it together with those foods on our website. However, quinoa is not a cereal grass at all, but … Read moreHow To Cook Quinoa

Butternut Squash & Bacon Hash

Happy Sunday Everyone! I was starving like Marvin this morning, and decided to put something together with what I had in my kitchen. I knew I didn’t feel like having just bacon and eggs. I didn’t want pancakes, or waffles, and it definitely wasn’t a ‘greek yogurt with chia seeds and fruit’ kind of day. My appetite always … Read moreButternut Squash & Bacon Hash

Saturday Sweets: Maple Bacon Cupcakes

It is Saturday morning and I’m up baking a treat for the hubby. I bought him a box of one of his favorite chocolates, pecan delights, just to say I love you. Apparently, they are my favorite too because I accidentally ate the whole box. Needless to say, In reality, I think I really bought … Read moreSaturday Sweets: Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Cinnamon Pancakes Topped with Candied Bacon

Our family loves bacon. We also love pancakes and waffles. For me, it’s cheaper on the pockets to make from breakfast from scratch. You can make a big batch of pancake mix and set it in a air tight container for a later day. I’ll be posting about my mixes soon. To make Candied Bacon … Read moreCinnamon Pancakes Topped with Candied Bacon

Waffle And Pancake Mixes For Your Pantry

Due to make hot breakfasts so often I make it a point to prepare what I can beforehand. Homemade pancake and waffles mixes is easy to make. You can store it up for later. I like having accessible ingredients that can be used to make something in a decent time. Whole Wheat Waffle Mix Ingredients: … Read moreWaffle And Pancake Mixes For Your Pantry