It's been a learning month for me in growing in the ShenandoahValley of West Virginia. I've had some big success, but also some losses, where I had to tell myself to cut my loss, pull, and replant something else better suited. Learning a new grow zone is worth it, but it's also a huge and… Continue reading Halfway Thru May In The Garden
Dolly’s Fried Apples
Not growing up in the south, fried apples were not a thing until I had them at Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 2010. I was hooked on them, not because they are healthy or anything. But I only made them several times after that, because I knew I'd sit and eat the whole… Continue reading Dolly’s Fried Apples
Protein Pizza Bowl
It has all the flavor of pizza without the dough. It's easy to pull it together before one serving or multiply it to make more servings. Mix each serving for best results. In a few minutes, you can have lunch or a snack with plenty of protein and low calories. Protein Pizza Bowl Ingredients: ½… Continue reading Protein Pizza Bowl
Baked Berry Oat Pancakes
Could you make these on a griddle? Possibly, but baking gives time for the oats to cook fully. It's a quick way to feed multiple children, and they do not need syrup on top, so they are easy to eat out of hand as you run to school. Baked Berry Oat Pancakes Ingredients: 2 large… Continue reading Baked Berry Oat Pancakes
Protein Bagels
I love bagels and often make intricate yeast ones that take hours of rising time, but then there are recipes like this: They are so incredibly easy to make, ready to go in minutes, and they taste amazing. Oh, and they have a lot of protein for bread. Around 12 grams per bagel makes it… Continue reading Protein Bagels