This year I’ve tried to cut down on the amount and type of meat that I eat, for health reasons. I can go most meals without any meat at all. When I do want a meal that isn’t just vegetable-based I eat seafood. It’s easier on my digestive system and I love it! I try…
Appetizers
Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread
For my nieces sweet sixteenth birthday, my sister-in-law asked me to make pineapple cream cheese spread with pecans. I’ve never had pineapple spread, let alone made it. She had a printout of what she wanted it to look like. She gave me all of the ingredients and I went to mixing. I had no clue…
Farmers Market Grilled Garlic Spicy Salsa
I love shopping at our local farmers market. Every week, I buy the freshest fruits and veggies around and go home to make some new recipes. I love entertaining during the warmer months, so I’m constantly grilling. Yes, I’m a female who loves to grill! Of course, I have to throw some veggies on the…
Hummus and Veggie Roll
I finally hit my third trimester and I’ve been doing pretty well with my weight gain. So far, I’ve gained only eleven pounds. I know it’s not all from eating healthy because I’ve definitely been snacking (just ask my husband) a lot. It may be from the increased activity from chasing a toddler around, but…
Chocolate Cherry Chip Popcorn
I know that I can find many types of popcorn. There’s butter, extra butter, light butter, kettle corn, salt, or no salt. What if I want to try something different for my next movie night? What if I don’t want the same old humdrum popcorn? Now that my husband has brought home two cases of…