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Eating on the run
Pies made with local berries, white homemade bread (with globs of butter), meat and potatoes...and gravy. Lots of french fries, snack foods and sugary Pepsi. This are the ingredients for a poor diet and weight gain. But, this has been my[...] -
Use what you've got
Some nights you just want supper plain and simple...and quick. Here's another go-to pasta dish that's mostly impromptu or experimental because it allows you to use what you have in your fridge or[...] -
Best laid plans...
Last week I wrote about trying to stay on track with my meal plan and eat well during a particularly hectic week. I did OK, but my healthy eating plans didn't pan out nearly as well as I'd hoped. I have gained a pound or so back from my original loss[...] -
Busy work
This is a busy time for me - work, volunteering, event planning, finishing a course, buying a house, planning renovations to that house, and still trying to stick to my meal plan/diet. And my cat puked in my purse this morning. But that's another[...] -
Chilly weather chili
In anticipation of a snow day, I decided to make chili to have for supper and keep leftovers for a treat in case I got snowed in. Well, today ended up being a snow day so am I ever glad I had this tasty treat to tide me over! The chili was[...] -
Bit of breakie
There's nothing quite as lovely as a weekend breakfast of Newfoundland eggs, low-sodium/low-fat (but still yummy) bacon, and lots of fresh fruit. And a big cup of coffee, of course. -
Raw
I'm a member and volunteer of FEASt (Food Education Action St. John's) and we're gearing up for a big event/fundraiser next month. There will be local food, gardening and kids activities, and lots of like-minded people. We'll be cooking up lunch[...] -
Dessert for dinner
Pancake day is today and it's tradition to have pancakes for dinner around these parts. It's the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the last day before the 40-day lent period. Traditionally, this was the last day to have fat, eggs (meat) or anything[...] -
To cook before it's too late...
At a friend's birthday part the other night, I was asked what I would like to do before I die. One thing and one thing only. So there, with wine in one hand and a sharpie in another I made my choice quickly and soundly. Make crème brûlée from[...] -
Stir fry: kinda like a warm salad
I'm not a huge fan of stir fry, to tell the truth, but it's a good option when you need something quick and healthy for dinner. All you need is a big fry pan (or wok), some garlic, ginger, salt and pepper -- and whatever veggies and base you'd[...]
