A family favorite at many Memorial Day and 4th of July parties, this dessert is light, delicious, and extremely fast and easy to prepare. There really is no recipe. Use a store-bought angel food cake (tear into pieces), a large box (5.1 ounces) of cook and serve or instant vanilla pudding (prepared as directed with…
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Berry Breakfast Bowl
While visiting my daughter in Santa Monica, I found an assortment of fresh berries at a local farmer’s market. One berry in particular intrigued me. A mulberry. It’s a long, dark purple berry with a very sweet , juicy taste. I used them along with raspberries, blackberries, and some kefir (you could use yogurt) to…
Pantry Pancakes
Who doesn’t love pancakes? But with time at a premium, we often grab pre-made frozen pancakes or make them from a boxed mix. I have a healthier solution. Make your own mix. Pantry Pancake Mix 4 cups white whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons…
Sweet Treat
Most of us love a sweet treat, myself included. Here’s a way you can make your cookies and eat them too. When I want something sweet, I make it myself. I don’t modify the recipe to make it “healthier”. I use real ingredients…butter, flour and yes, regular sugar. To keep your serving to one cookie,…
My Go To Breakfast
Here’s a breakfast I eat most workday mornings. I try to create nutrient balance to my meals and breakfast is no exception. Protein is a morning must. It helps to silence those mid-morning donut cravings. My weekday AM protein comes from almond butter, plain or vanilla Greek yogurt and fat-free milk. Even one slice of…
