Back In The Kitchen

by HEAB on January 26, 2012

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My first trimester was no fun, but I’m starting to feel better and have been spending more time in the kitchen.  In fact, I have actually prepared dinner for the whole family twice this past week – a huge step for me.  For the past few months, CD has been fending for himself every night, and Summer has been eating a lot of baked sweet potatoes and other easy to prepare meals. However, this week, I made my favorite lasagna, and after seeing Sarena, Kristin, and Rachel all loving on some enchiladas, I started craving Mexican.  So, since I’ve had Jenna’s chicken enchilada recipe bookmarked for over three years now, I decided it was time.

I stuck to Jenna’s recipe but used sprouted corn tortillas and regular sour cream and cheese.  For dinner, I slopped two of the enchiladas onto my plate and thoroughly enjoyed every ooey gooey bite. Then CD and I both went back for seconds.

I also managed to keep my mom’s bread starter alive and made my first batch of homemade sourdough.  For the recipe, please click here.  It makes three loaves, and the plan was to keep one loaf and give the other two away.  Well, CD arrived home from work just as I was pulling the bread from the oven.  He started eating our loaf before I could snap a photo, and this is what he left me…

So, I guess we can consider my first solo attempt at homemade sourdough a success! :)

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Leftover Bits

by HEAB on January 25, 2012

What do you do with leftovers caramel bits from baking your new favorite cookie?

You make salted caramel apple oat bran…

For this bowl, I cooked 1/2 cup oat bran in one cup water with a pinch of salt until nice and thick.  I then stirred in a TBSP of brewer’s yeast – I’m still obsessed with brewer’s yeast and always add it to my oats.  I love the taste, but it also ups the nutritional profile.  After my oat bran was done cooking, I stirred in a chopped Granny Smith apple and topped my bowl off with a spoonful of caramel bits.  After a minute or two, the little bits got all melty.  Loved the sweet warm caramel paired with the crisp sour apple.

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She Said, He Said

January 24, 2012

Overhead at our dinner table… While thoroughly enjoying my turkey wrap with a side of salt & vinegar Kettle chips, one chip in particular caught my eye… To which CD replied… And we will soon be parents to three impressionable young children. Kind of scary, no?

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My New Favorite Cookie

January 23, 2012

Today, we baked cookies with a new ingredient. Caramel Bits. We made Christin’s Cocoa Caramel Chickpea Cookies, and although Oaties will always hold a special place in my heart, Christin’s cookies are my favorite for the time being.  I followed her recipe, but subbed coconut milk for the almond milk, walnuts for the pecans, and used [...]

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Word

January 22, 2012

While filling out my Workbook and Planner, I got stuck on the page regarding my word for the year.  One word for the whole year?!?  There are so many words that describe what I hope for in 2012. I thought about Goddess Leonie’s You Have Permission Post.  Have you read it yet?  Such wise words [...]

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Spice Up That Gift Wrap

January 20, 2012

Thanks so much for all of your kind words, congrats, and excitement regarding the twins.  We’re excited too and so very happy.  Now onto today’s post… I have always gravitated towards Kraft paper for wrapping gifts.  I love its natural look, complete with nothing but a simple raffia ribbon, but sometimes it’s fun to add [...]

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A New Odyssey For The HEAB Family

January 19, 2012

My Food Pyramid for the past few months… Not pictured: Numerous jars of olives & pickles, and several bags of Kettle chips. In other words, we’re expecting again! Oh, and I’d really like one of these… because we’re having twins. P.S. When did McDonald’s stop serving 9-piece chicken McNuggets?  Had to go for the 10, [...]

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The Secret To Banana Bread

January 15, 2012

They say that the secret to a good banana bread is using really ripe bananas, but I must say the secret to a GREAT banana bread is the add-ins.  Last night, I decided to try out XO Baking Co.’s Banana Bread Mix as I finally had three ripe bananas on hand.  Bananas never last long [...]

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Easy Homemade Gift For A New Baby

January 13, 2012

Supplies needed: Wooden frame (got mine at Michael’s for $.99.) Various colors of tissue paper cut into squares Craft glue or any glue that will dry clear Acrylic paint Gloss. I used this one. Water for thinning paint and glue Paint brush Wooden letters Hot glue gun Directions: Dilute a little glue with the water, [...]

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Giving Myself Permission

January 12, 2012

The other day, I was thinking about my plans and goals for 2012 as everyone does come January.  I was looking at the beautiful pages of Goddess Leonie’s Guidebook and Planner, and then I decided to check my Google Reader and low behold, I stumbled across this blog post. You see, not only does Leonie [...]

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