Alton Brown's granola bars are seriously too good, y'all. I made my second batch in three weeks this past Wednesday, and I don't expect those bad boys to very long at all. After experimenting a little with the recipe, I think I've perfected it by replacing half of the almonds with unsalted peanuts and halving the amount of brown sugar.
Feelin' snacky? Maybe you should give them a try as well. : )
This weekend is going to be so fun-filled! I can...
It has been pushing 90 degrees around these parts lately, and that means at least three things: I have been sweating like a man. Walking to class is now a chore. I need a refreshing beverage (or four) in my life. I can't do much about numbers 1 and 2, but I'm well on my way to remedying the third (with the help of my good pal Pinterest):
There are very few things I cherish more than a midday purse snack.
For the past few weeks, I've been fond of these three in particular:
Goji berries have fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and pretty much everything awesome. Some folks aren't crazy about the taste, but they remind me of green tea (which just so happens to be my hot beverage of choice).
Raw almonds are full of fiber, protein,...
I've been known to unintentionally mutilate an egg or three (in a row) in the process of frying, but Kirby recently taught me how to fry the perfect egg every single time! Wanna know his secret?
First, use a non-stick pan/skillet. He bought one that doesn't release harmful chemicals because he's a gem. Next, if you'll be eating two eggs or more, crack them into a bowl. Turn the stove on high and let the skillet get hot; once you can feel...
I've been pinning some fly recipes lately. Wanna see?
Appetizer
Side
Main Course
Dessert
Annnd a midday/late night snack...just for fun.
Sources: Salad, Eggplant, Pizza, Ice Cream, Snack Bars. Oh, and if...
I am of the opinion that any tea is worth trying, but I've also learned over time that all teas are not created equally. Some brands are consistently impressive, and others cost much more than they're worth. Lately I've been reading about the pros and cons of buying loose tea instead of bagged tea (and vice versa), and, for the most part, what I've read is very much in line with my own observations. Loose tea is often praised for its superior flavor, while bagged tea...
In what was, for me, an unprecedented streak of domesticity, I cooked dinner almost every night last week. Honestly, most of the recipes required minimal skill, but if I tried to make a savory soufflé this early in the game then we'd all starve to death. Here are a few of the highlights: Get the recipes: French Bread Pizza, Potato Soup,
I had PB&J and Coconut Cream Pie Lärabars this past weekend, and they were so delicious that I acquired three more flavors to try in the days following. Go big or go home, right? P.S. Have you guys been following Walmart's burgeoning relationship with Monsanto? It's interesting and scary and gross. P.S.S. Would you believe me if I said those weren't my Cheetos in the first picture? They really weren't. Enjoy the holiday weekend, and wear something green if you dislike being pinched. Does...
Somehow I've been successful at avoiding Luna Bars lately, but a girl still needs a midday snack every once in a while...right? That's where Larabars come in. I've only ever tried one or two varieties, but I seem to remember not hating them. Also, they'd probably be right at home in my snack bar shaped pocket inside my schoolbag. How do you feel about Larabars? If you're a fan, then do you have a favorite flavor? The blueberry muffin one is kind of calling my name. You guys have the dreamiest weekend, you...
In last Friday's post about my favorite food blogs, I completely forgot to mention one of my absolute favorites: Budget Bytes!
Budget Bytes is full of simple recipes that cost very little to make, and many of them are healthy to boot! Each recipe includes the average cost for the entire recipe as well as the average cost per serving. For an unemployed student such as myself (ie: busy and usually overwhelmed), this blog is kind of amazing. Lately, Kirby and I have been...
