The baby has battling a cold all week and Kirk has it with me trying hard to not get sick. Yuck. I really cannot wait for spring to come, so I can open the windows and air out the winter sickness! A big pot of warm soup, rich in broth sounded so good for lunch.… Continue reading A Pot of Warming Potsticker Soup
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Meals and whatnot.
Hearty Bowls of Flax Oatmeal
I tried a new variation this morning of our usual one-pot oatmeal and added in some flaxseed meal. Wow, what a difference - it thickens up the oatmeal considerably! But delicious and hearty. And the flaxseed meal adds in so much nutrition! Flax Oatmeal Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla almond milk (or soy/rice/coconut/etc) 1 single serving… Continue reading Hearty Bowls of Flax Oatmeal
Gluten Free and Vegan Quinoa Raisin Drops
While they look like a cookie they are not one - rather imagine a blend of cookie/soft biscuit/energy bar/breakfast bar in a circle. The drops are gluten-free, high in fiber and protein and portion controlled. Quinoa Flakes can be found in many natural food stores, usually with the breakfast cereals. It can also be found… Continue reading Gluten Free and Vegan Quinoa Raisin Drops
Brown Rice and Lentil Salad
I came across this recipe on another foodie blog (Chewsy) which in turn led me to its source, Eating Well. I altered it by cooking the carrot, including cooking directions for the rice and a few other minor tweaks. The smoked paprika really makes a difference and is worth having on hand (I pick mine… Continue reading Brown Rice and Lentil Salad