Slow cooked oatmeal is one of my new favorite things. This time I made Apple Pie Oatmeal. I swear this is the best oatmeal I’ve ever tasted. The best part? It reheats perfectly! So when you make a big batch, store some away in the fridge or freezer for a simple, quick week dayContinue reading “Apple Pie Oatmeal”
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Window to a Birch Forest
The timing of my finger splint coming off lined up perfectly with the start of school. Due to the possibility of damage to the soft tissue, I had to wear the splint all day and all night for 7 weeks. I was able to start weaning off of it just before heading off on ourContinue reading “Window to a Birch Forest”
Slow Cooked Pear Oatmeal
This is an easy breakfast that is sure to get you out the door a little more quickly in the mornings. Just prep the night before, set on low, and you have hot filling breakfast in the morning. The smell alone will get you out of bed! 1. Start with 2/3 steel cut oats andContinue reading “Slow Cooked Pear Oatmeal”
Autumn in NC, Spinach Quiche, and a New Spider Friend
Fall is most certainly upon us. This past weekend we were at the Science Center and the Carolina Cup for its 40th annual bicycle race. The weather has been beautiful – high 70s during the day and into the mid to low 50s at night. I could not ask for more beautiful days. TheseContinue reading “Autumn in NC, Spinach Quiche, and a New Spider Friend”
Squash Sweet Kidney Stew
This stew was everything I want in a meal: quick to prepare, ready when I got home, filling, vegetarian, spicy, and full of contrasting flavors. The sweet potato and butternut squash flavors paired perfectly with the kidney beans and peanut butter. Tonight, I have one more recipe adapted from the Skinny Slow Cooker publicationContinue reading “Squash Sweet Kidney Stew”
Double-Apple Coffee Cake
Sunday morning I was up early and contemplating breakfast and what to do with my Granny Smith apples. I decided to make coffee cake that would kick Eric’s longing for Dunkin Donuts apple fritters (or at least be better for him). As you can see, it got the thumbs up approval. I must apologizeContinue reading “Double-Apple Coffee Cake”
Autumn Garden Haul
The beans are coming in bowls at a time. Luckily I have a little green bean monster to keep up with the crop this autumn. Remember that front bed that I ripped all of the flowers out of in July? This front bed is part of my bean crop source now. Holy acorn squash! WhereContinue reading “Autumn Garden Haul”
Fall Roasted Vegetables
The perfect autumn dinner – roasted vegetables, Tofurky Kielbasa, and Oktoberfest beer. Peel your assorted vegetables. I used 4 small red potatoes, 1 medium sweet potato, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 Granny Smith apple. An apple adds a little sweet to your savory. Season with olive oil, freshly ground pepper and salt, and freshContinue reading “Fall Roasted Vegetables”
Virginia Creeper Trail
Labor Day Weekend – the best last minute road trip, the best time for that last minute hurrah before summer is officially over, and the best last minute enjoy the great outdoors. We headed to Damascus, Virginia for a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail. This beautiful trail is 34.3 miles long, starts inContinue reading “Virginia Creeper Trail”
Vegetable Coconut Curry with Rice
Here comes another week-day, school-night friendly slow cooker recipe in the form of Vegetable Coconut Curry with Jasmine rice. Again, while perusing the Skinny Slow Cooker publication from Better Homes & Gardens, I adapted a recipe that is a perfect Indian flavors meal for our family. This thing has seen a few meals, canContinue reading “Vegetable Coconut Curry with Rice”
Bluebird Hill Art 