Your Style ~ Yourself ~ Your Life
Do you have time to cook dinner? This easy flank steak recipe could help you get dinner on the table faster. My time is often uneven – tons of time in the kitchen on Saturday at 10 am, and almost none on Tuesday at 6 pm. On the weekends, I often have hours at home, while my son has a… Read More
This is my Healthy Habits 2 part series – read part 1 here. Like many people, I struggled to lose weight after I turned forty. I would lose three pounds, then gain five, lose two, then gain one. I knew if I was going to break the cycle, I had to make changes – and not just any changes. Whatever… Read More
Healthy habits can be difficult to maintain. Here are some that have worked for me. Like many people, I struggled to lose weight after I turned forty. I would lose three pounds, then gain five, lose two, then gain one. I knew if I was going to break the cycle, I had to make changes – and not just any… Read More
Can you have fun with fewer calories? The holiday season can be full of temptations – the buffet tables laden with food, your aunt’s famous cookies or tamales, that extra glass – or two – of sparkling, um, “cheer.” Consider ways to connect with friends and family in non-caloric ways. Plan a family hike or walk, play board games or… Read More
Do you love a good dip? How about two dips? Dips are a great party app, of course, but a great dip can also dress up a sandwich, brighten a brunch spread, or even be a meal on its own. These two dips are some of my favorites – one hot, one cold. One a family recipe, passed down through… Read More
Apple crisp recipes can be fussy. Too many ingredients, finicky butter temperatures, mushy apples. The key is to not overthink it. This is a truly accidental recipe- born out of the simple truth that I am TERRIBLE at remembering to defrost butter (which I routinely store in the freezer. I had peeled a mountain of apples from one of my… Read More
Can you make dinners without thinking? Here are some ideas to get you started – because sometimes there just isn’t enough room in your brain to process dinner! Special needs parenting brings with it a host of unique challenges and situations. But it also doesn’t mean that the more mundane things in life cease to exist. Case in point –… Read More
Easy brunch recipes can be the answer to entertaining for a busy family. I LOVE to cook, but I work full time as an educator, in addition to selling Color Street, and raising our two boys, one of whom is nonverbal autistic. When we want to catch up with friends, we usually invite them over for brunch – a perfect time, in… Read More
Dairy free quick breads are crowd-pleasers. Do you need a snack for your next meeting? Something quick to make for staff appreciation at school? All three of these dairy free quick breads freeze beautifully and can be baked in various shapes. Which one is your favorite? ZUCCHINI BREAD This recipe will make 2 standard loaf pans, or several smaller loaves… Read More
