Month: January 2018

Since I have become a mom I have been told on several occasions that I am doing a great job. The truth is, from day to day, moment to moment, I fall on the spectrum from complete agreement to complete disagreement. My response when I am told this is usually, “Thanks, I’m trying”. No one… Continue reading I’m Trying

I have been a runner since I was a teen. My relationship with running has ebbed and flowed over the years, as most relationships do. But, at the core of it all, I am a runner. Running has shaped my life and my career. If I never log another mile for as long as I… Continue reading The Day Running Changed

It is the end of the week!  Which, is evident by my delayed post. Our last recipe was Chicken Fried Rice.  A favorite in our house when we get Chinese Food.  But, this fan favorite is so easy to make at home.  This is traditionally a side dish, but we enjoyed it as a main… Continue reading Chicken Fried Rice and Challenge Success!

I love salad bars.  Endless combinations and so many delicious flavors.  But, so many tasty topping options that I would never in a million years purchase for my own home because we wouldn't be able to eat them fast enough before they went bad. There is a grocery store near my home, which will remain… Continue reading Winter Salad

Salad dressing can be a bit of a challenge.  For those trying to eat healthy, salad is often the place they go for a healthy meal.  More often than not, a half a cup or more of store-bought creamy salad dressing negates much of the good intention.  Often tons of calories and unhealthy fats can… Continue reading Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Welcome to Wednesday - We are half way through the week! Today's recipe sounds intimidating, but, by now you know that's not how I roll. This Spinach, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche is another that really fit the bill for a warm, delicious meal after a cold day.  Quiche can be made in so many… Continue reading Spinach, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche

It is cold here in Michigan.  Like, in the single digits or below zero before wind chill, more days than not since Christmas.  Except that one day it was almost 60, because it's Michigan.  The baby and I have been holed up in the house quite a bit. Cold weather calls for a little bit… Continue reading Chicken Pot Pie

"Hi, my name is Sandy and I have never made homemade Pie Crust." There is a little extra humor in this, as a Dietitian I had to take Food Science classes for my degree.  Not only did I have to take the classes, I was the teaching assistant for said classes for multiple semesters.  I… Continue reading Simple and Quick Pie Crust

As I mentioned yesterday, the key to creating a menu that is as affordable as possible, but not boring, is to include similar ingredients prepared in a variety of manners. For this challenge, these ingredients included: Chicken (4 recipes) Brown Rice (2 recipes) Sweet potatoes (2 recipes) Goat Cheese (2 recipes) Pie crust (2 recipes)… Continue reading A Little Prep and Our First Meal: BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

The Crock Pot is a staple in our kitchen.  I love that I can cook large amounts of food, such as chicken, with little effort.  This is super simple and I highly recommend using the slow cooker as a tool for weekly meal prep.  I definitely don't have a lot of time on the weekends… Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken