There have only been a handful of days this spring where it has been pleasant to be sitting on our porch. Our family enjoys grilling and eating outdoors so we're hoping to get more days before it starts getting really hot outside.When it comes to grilling, it is usually my husband's job to make sure the main portion of the meal is prepared. I work with sides or if I plan it correctly, even the … [Read more...]
Mango Spelt Pancakes with Mango-Strawberry Salsa / Peeled Snacks Review and Giveaway
Wow, how much can I get on today's title? I simply had to get both of them in today since they work together. I wish I have been able to share with you more breakfast posts since they are the MOST important meal of the day for me and it should be for everyone! I usually get my fill of protein with black beans, egg scrambles and more. I was very much into tofu scrambles but I have not been able to … [Read more...]
Recipe Challenge: Electric Mixology by Marx Foods {**Electric Green**}
I know it is probably too early to be talking about cocktails but hey, it is 5 o'clock somewhere, right?When Marx Foods approached me a few weeks back asking whether I would be interested in creating a cocktail I was excited. When I heard about the secret ingredient, I was a bit apprehensive.Szechuan Buttons was the secret ingredient which I had never heard of before, but buttons in a … [Read more...]
Vegan MoFo Survey 2010 and Mango-Mint Green Monster #5
This is going to be a simple post today since it was a busy week! I thought that I would combine 2 surveys I have seen floating around and talk a little about what goes on here.Before I get to that though I want to share my 5th Green Monster Smoothie of the day. Even though I took a day to rest of early morning workouts (my body was tired) I still enjoyed a nice smoothie today with some frozen … [Read more...]
Minty Green Lemonade and Grandma’s Berry Birthday Cobbler
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThe weekend is here and it is time to get way laid back! We had a few mishaps yesterday from a tempermental A/C unit down to a car breaking down. Such are things in life, right? Yesterday morning was spent making food for my grandma's birthday. She and my grandfather drove in from Brenham to come and see Ryan and me, but at the same time, we wanted to … [Read more...]