{PHOTO DIARY} farewell outdoor markets

Here in Upstate NY the farmers markets go inside for the winter. The market doesn’t go back outside until May-boo-that seems like a lifetime away. That said, I’ll be headed to the indoor market every Saturday excited for my Kilpatrick Family Farm Fall (and Winter) CSA Share, and more! Delmar Farmers Market: Bethlehem Middle School,…

RECAP theme weeks {AND} November Giveaway

We just completed back-to-back weeks of  “theme” focused posts; apples recipes and the theme of indulgence. This was a trial-run. We had thought of the idea at a monthly meeting, put it on the back-burner until recently  and put the concept to the test for two weeks. For this month’s national giveaway, we’ll be asking…

Indulgent …… Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cookies

I had to really think about indulgences when it was brought up as a theme this week.  I’ve been trying so hard to eat healthier over the past 6 months or so to fuel my runs, so I’ve eliminated so many indulgences from my diet.  Anyone who knew me when I was pregnant could tell…

{indulgences} my binge eating secret

Indulgences. If our homes are filled with candy/cake/chocolate/brownies/ice cream/cookies is the act of eating it really an indulgence? If we give into desert on a daily or weekly basis? What happens when your child gets multiple food allergies and whole group of foods are taken away without a say in the matter? These are questions…

Peanut Butter Icing….Who Cares About the Cake!

Butter, heavy cream, peanut butter, sugar…..yeah not so healthy but sometimes you must indulge and if you are going to indulge this is one way to do it! Halloween might be just the right time to pull out this recipe and take it for a spin! I came across a fabulous picture of a chocolate…

My Sweet Tooth

Those that know me at all know that I typically eat a pretty healthy diet. I do a lot of baking, and rarely do I actually follow the recipe. I substitute whole wheat flour for white flour; I use honey instead of refined sugar; I throw in fruits and veggies; I use applesauce instead of…

a lifetime of indulgent eating

As I sit writing this I am eating one of my most recently acquired indulgent food habits, a chocolate peanut butter sandwich.  It’s a snack that I’ve made for several years now, and one that has evolved with my changing kitchens.  When I lived alone in a city apartment with a very small kitchen, I…

{FOUR} simple applications for apple bliss

As our first week of our series {1 food 1 week} comes to a close , I will tackle apples with not one, two or three apple-based recipes but four moderately simple applications. 1. Juicing. When I lived in Los Angeles, I did A LOT of juicing. Daily. Blame it on the 98% sunshine and…

Dinner tonight……….. courtesty of the Bok Choy in our share

Borrowed from a Rachel Ray recipe on Food Network The items from our share are highlighted. Spicy Shrimp & Bok Choy Noodle Bowl Ingredients • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 turns of the pan • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 inches ginger root, peeled and cut into…