Feb 4

I haven’t always been a fan of Indian food. When I was younger I tried some from a buffet and did not appreciate the spice combination so I shunned it for years. I am an adult now, and I recognize that I may have been overhasty. There is such variety in Indian cuisine I couldn’t [...]

Dec 15

Yesterday I posted all about my brunch at Plum Vegan Bistro and I ended by mentioning the recipe I tried out Sunday night. I felt that it was just way too much for one blog post, so it continues. My Sunday was a day of vegan goodness! I admit the whole day wasn’t vegan as [...]

Oct 13
Pumpkin Muffins
posted by: Marissa in Breads, Breakfast on 10 13th, 2009 | | No Comments »

Because you know I had to make them. You clearly can see I have an obsession with pumpkins. in fact, I ponder a tattoo of a pumpkin (and a pomegranate). If I do it, it will be of my favorite variety, the fairytale pumpkin.
I haven’t been able to find any of these lovelies in my [...]

Sep 28
Apple Muffins
posted by: Marissa in Breads, Breakfast on 09 28th, 2009 | | 3 Comments »

I came up with the idea to make these yummy apple muffins because my father is a muffin guy. My dad has been visiting these past few days, and one of the things we have discussed has been nutrition. Recently he went to see a nutritionist, and while I believe that she means well when [...]

Sep 1
Zucchini Muffins
posted by: Marissa in Breads, Breakfast on 09 1st, 2009 | | 4 Comments »

I have had so much squash this summer you wouldn’t believe it. No complaints! I love the Zucchs and the squashes, but I have been running out of ideas for (quick) ways to prepare them. Most of my squash have had the same fate…either a slow roast and topped with vegan Parmesan, or a breakfast [...]

Jul 22
Cinnamon Peach Bread
posted by: Marissa in Breads, Breakfast on 07 22nd, 2009 | | 9 Comments »

I had quite a productive evening the night before last. I got off work a tad early since I did not take lunch. Well not really, I was SUPPOSED to get off work early since I did not take lunch, but I ended up staying until 4:30 anyway. I raced home and made a salad [...]

Jul 13
Banana Bread
posted by: Marissa in Breads, Breakfast on 07 13th, 2009 | | 1 Comment »

I had a REALLY nice Friday night, actually my whole weekend was quite lovely. Busy, but lovely!
Friday night I decided to do some things that really fulfill me. After I did a 15 minute workout
* Note: Jillian Michael’s “30 Day Shred” went RIGHT back into the mailbox. She is irritating, not fun, and her information [...]