Sometimes I’m just in the mood to bake something. Today was one of those days, probably because its cold and rainy out there today. So I went looking for a muffin recipe. […]
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins
Easy Post Workout Smoothie
Nothing like a hard workout to make your post workout food intake that much more enjoyable! This is what I whipped up today and it was delicious. 1 cup light soy milk 1/2 […]
Yummy Apple Jam Baked Oatmeal
Do you eat oatmeal because its so good for you but are tired of eating the same bland kind every day? If so, read on! This is what I ate this morning: […]
Banana Raspberry Protein Popsicles
Almost a year ago to the day I made these yummy popsicles and posted about it here on my blog. So, I decided I would make some today to see if they […]
Warm Brown Rice and Chickpea Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese!
This recipe is one of the very best recipes I have found over the last year. It is absolutely outstanding. It is from the June, 2014 Cooking Light magazine. Since I got […]
What to eat after a muscle building workout.
Every wondered what you are supposed to be eating AFTER you just worked your butt off in the gym? The very simple answer: Protein and Carbs. This article here explains it all […]
Cooking Light’s Quick Fried Brown Rice with Shrimp and Snap Peas
Hold up, don’t be scared off by the “quick fried” in the title of this dish. Make no mistake this meal is not bad for you, but good for you. It is […]
Blueberry Almond Coconut Baked Oatmeal
By this point, anybody who is reading my blog knows that I love me some baked oatmeal. My favorite up to his point has been my Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal, which […]
Mussels with Tomatoes, Jalapeño and Tequila
Ever been to Lola’s Restaurant in Sarnia, Ontario? They make the BEST Tequila Mussels. We got there just to get them (And, of course, the Thai Hot Pot!). But seriously the Mussels […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
Oh. My. Goodness. Just LOOK at these! We ate dinner at our friend’s house the other night and she made roasted brussels sprouts with bacon that were SO GOOD that I decided […]
Lift and Simmer 