Tag Archives: breakfast

Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

I love rhubarb – it’s so pretty and the taste – so unexpected! My mind immediately went to the gobs of butter in my freezer just begging to be made into pie dough but then I quickly remembered that a. … Continue reading →

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Best granola bars EVER

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I’ve been getting myself addicted to Kind bars lately — they are delicious, nutritious, and come in so many fun flavors! But at about $2 a bar, they really add up over time… So what better way to keep up … Continue reading →

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Citrus Smoothie

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Searching through the fresh fruit that still remained un-blended in my fridge this morning I came up with this: two grapefruits, a half pint of raspberries, a couple of frozen bananas, and some organic orange juice. I froze the raspberries … Continue reading →

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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Like Amy I’ve had a bunch of peeled and chopped bananas ready to go in my freezer — they are great for thickening up smoothies and making them taste a bit like ice cream! How decadent! Avocado is another great … Continue reading →

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A Berry Antioxidant Rich Smoothie

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Since being on this smoothie kick I’ve been keeping the freezer chocked full of peeled and chopped bananas and a few bags of this delicious berry blend (Organic AND antioxidant rich? Sign me up!) This classic combo is not only … Continue reading →

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Banana Almond Flax Smoothie

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

It is true! I’m doing a triathlon this July 14th as a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. I’ll be raising money to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. If … Continue reading →

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Spiced Parsnip Muffins

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Last month I had one of the most delicious treats of all time — Spiced Parsnip Bread from the Shandaken Bake stand at the New Amsterdam market in the South Street Seaport. Never before had I experienced parsnips like this … Continue reading →

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Cherry & Plum Jam

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

There’s something so satisfying about making homemade jam, and the absolute best part – it couldn’t be simpler!  This sweet’n’tart summer-y spread is not only the perfect accompaniment to your morning toast routine but also shines when paired with grilled … Continue reading →

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Nutty Plum Oatmeal

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

I love plums in tarts, crisps, cakes… the list goes on. But since I didn’t want to have a whole dessert to myself (which I would obviously finish solo), I decided to craft something with great dessert-y flavor but also … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Since lately my lifestyle has been pretty sedentary aside from my weekly physical therapy sessions (still waiting for that bum ankle to heal…), I opted out of chocolate cakes/brownies/souffles/molten lava cake and attempted to make something on the healthy-yet-still-delicious side. … Continue reading →

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