Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
The only thing I like about morning time is that waking up means I’m still alive. If I had my way, school would start promptly at noon, giving me the much needed time to do all the things I was supposed to do the night before but didn’t – I’m looking at you school lunches …
I’ve been talking about getting the power of protein into my diet a lot this spring. As an admitted carb-o-holic, I’m making a very conscious effort to ramp up my protein intake. This Blueberry Date Smoothie, is by far, one of my most favourite ways to get my protein kick in the morning. It’s also …
I had my first mango lassi a few months ago at a local Indian restaurant. Since that time I’ve been obsessed with how to make a mango lassi. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I tried fresh mango and frozen mango but nothing was really coming close the one I first fell in love …
Nothing says lovin’ like baked goods and these Bacon Cheddar Apple Scones scream love. For starters, who doesn’t love warm scones from the oven? Secondly, bacon. Third, cheese. Honestly, need I say more? I either had you at bacon or cheddar, but either way you know these babies are right up your alley. That’s why …
Did you know peaches are considered an aphrodisiac? That they can help calm an upset stomach and even help reduce hair loss? Yup, those fuzzy little juicy balls of goodness aren’t just delcious, they’re little miracle workers. Don’t believe me? Check out these 20 interesting facts about peaches and then get back her and make …
I honestly have no idea how I came to love spinach smoothies. For the most part I’m completely anti-green when it comes to drinks. I prefer red. Ultimately though, I guess it’s the fact that no matter what you just can’t taste the spinach in a spinach smoothie. That’s why I love this Mango Spinach …
Yesterday morning I made Chocolate Stuffed French Toast for my children……on a school day. I mean seriously, how impressive am I? I am owning the mother of the year title this year through that one simple act alone. Just think about it? Chocolate cream cheese slathered between two pieces of french bread then dipped in …
My ten year old daughter is a chip off the old block. She loves being in the kitchen, possibly even more than I do. Last week she made this Nutella Raspberry Smoothie which she found in an internet search and then modified to make it her own. I watched with a raised eyebrow because I …
