"That was some of the best oatmeal I've ever had!""Just eat it! It's worse if you take small bites."There were mixed reviews on this morning's breakfast, but for the most part it was a hit!Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Served with Whipped Cream and Maple...
While its namesake is cheesy you may find this savory treat a little more sensible. Served with crackers.I'm working on a post with all the pictures from our 14 year old's recent Jane Austen themed birthday party. In the meantime here is the recipe for the "Mr....
The Annunciation from Rosary Flip BookSt. Patrick's Day, St. Joseph's Day, my husband's birthday, and now the Annunciation... So much to celebrate lately and it's been a nice little break right in the middle of this year's lenten season. Tonight we are headed to the...
Thank you all for the birthday wishes both here on the blog and over on Facebook and Instagram last week! My husband and I actually spent most of the day grocery shopping (Costco, Trader Joe's, Natural Grocers - first big shopping trip since before Christmas due to...
I haven't posted an update on The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet in a long time... It was a rough summer! I started seeing a new doctor last spring and let him convince me to try a couple...
The Autoimmune Protocol :: Homemade Guacamole I never did get around to sharing my guacamole recipe last year, after posting the Seven Snacks That Helped Me Survive the AIP Diet. I have had a few more requests for it lately so I dug the post out of my draft folder to...
Last night I persevered and stuck with my diet, watching everyone else eat pizza and cake at our older boys' end-of-season party and award ceremony (they both received the Varsity award!) for their high school hockey team, while I snacked on a bag of plantain chips......
From Shower of Roses over at Instagram: After dropping my three oldest off at golf practice, the younger kids and I decided to head outside and enjoy this gorgeous spring weather too! #strawberrymilkshakes #oldfashionedringtossOne of these days I will hope...
Garlic-Rubbed Tostones with Cilantro Chimichurri Before I began the autoimmune protocol I'm not even sure I had ever heard of plantains, let alone ever tried one. Now they are a staple of my diet. First it was just Plantain Chips but, now that I've tried frying my own...
Chunky Tuna Salad Wraps Making sure I eat enough protein, fats (coconut, avocado), and starchy carbs (sweet potato, butternut squash, plantain) each day is key to making sure I have enough energy to get through the day on my AIP Diet. I have never been a huge fan of...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
