On My Nightstand

Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption

Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting (this is actually coming in the mail, a bday gift from Pete)

The Widow's War

What are you reading?

In the Kitchen

I have this intention to post more than every two weeks! Let's see if I can make this intention a reality this week.



Italian Minestrone, a new family favorite


Menu for 1/22-1/29

Breakfasts:
bran muffins and fresh squeezed OJ
eggs and toast fingers, orange slices
omelets and smoothies
yogurt with granola & frozen berries x 2
oatmeal x 2

Lunches:
soup and rolls x 3
grilled cheese and apple slices
leftovers
snack lunch

Dinners:
dinner with my parents
roasted organic chicken with Yukon gold oven fries, steamed peas
Greek chicken soup and rolls
Italian minestrone soup, bread
Vegetable stir fry with soba noodles in Asian sauce
homemade pesto pizza by JH
having friends over for dinner (menu tbd)

I am reading Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, and loving the concept. Has anyone tried this method? Did you like the results?

No Bake Energy Bites Recipe Review

I found the recipe for no bake energy bites from Smashed Peas and Carrots I had everything I needed in the pantry so yesterday I decided to make them, with the following mods:

- we didn't use vanilla
- instead of peanut butter I used almond butter
- instead of a 1/2 cup of just ground flax I did 1/8 cup ground flax, 1/8 cup toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 cup wheat germ
- added 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

The results: all those eating solids in our home loved them, I think this makes a nice occasional treat! We ate all of them in two days, so clearly they are good! It felt good to make something from scratch for my family, and know each and every ingredient that went into them.