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Archive for July, 2009

Best Breakfast Bran Muffins EVER

July 30, 2009

Best Breakfast Bran Muffins EVER

A few months ago I was on a muffin kick. I tweaked this recipe until I got it the way I like it, and I swear to you I’m so eager to eat these in the morning that I almost want to wake up early so I can get at them sooner.

Want to Lose Weight Quick? Eat Breakfast.

July 21, 2009

I was visiting a friend this weekend and noticed that she lost considerable weight since I saw her about a month ago. She looked 10-15 pounds lighter, so I asked her how she did it. Her response surprised me, but it shouldn’t have.

“I started eating breakfast.”

Construction Begins…

July 19, 2009

I’m in the process of moving the blog to wordpress.org, and frankly I don’t really know what I’m doing. Please forgive any down time due to the move. I hope when it’s done it will be be a big improvement. Cross your fingers that it goes smoothly! Photo credit hellochris

Quick and Cheap Dinner: Broccoli Omelet and Spicy Hash Brown Brunch

July 11, 2009

Quick and Cheap Dinner: Broccoli Omelet and Spicy Hash Brown Brunch

When I’m in Chicago, my boyfriend likes to cook breakfast for the two of us. The thing he always includes on the menu are his killer hash browns. I was missing him today so I decided to recreate his specialty.

Learn to Love Your FUPA, or at Least Laugh at Yourself for Being Ridiculous

July 8, 2009

Depending on a number of factors, on any given day I will find myself obsessing over some body part in a most unconstructive way. I spend a lot of time engaging in this behavior, which got me to thinking…why the hell do I do that?

Quick and Cheap Dinner: Frou Frou Franks and Beans

July 2, 2009

Quick and Cheap Dinner: Frou Frou Franks and Beans

Independence Day is upon us, and I’m feeling quite festive. You probably think there is no way hot dogs can be healthy, and 9 times out of 10 you would be correct. But if you get the low-fat, all-natural, grass-fed, raised-by-nuns-on-a-sunny-pasture-near-a-rolling-creek kind you can still enjoyed those encased meat treats sans guilt.