a few truths from a half-bowl of oats.

Storytime…

A few weeks ago, a close friend stayed over for a night in my apartment.  Despite our consumption of wine and late arrival home the previous evening, we both found ourselves wide awake by 8 AM.  Being morning people can be both a blessing and a curse.

Sprawled on the couch in my newly spacious living [...]

staying balanced: embrace the unknown.

Happy Friday and Happy Chanukkah!  I’ve got another reminder today to stay balanced – I’ve needed this one in particular this week.  An intro in case you’ve missed it:

The holidays are underway – one of the busiest and often most stressful times of year.  Everyone will be faced with traveling, office parties, family gatherings, friendly [...]

in the absence of oats.

My supply of oats is running dangerously low.  

My sister and I have three canisters on our kitchen counter: one is for oats, one for coffee, one for – ugh, Splenda – which I never touch.  I’m thinking of buying her some Stevia as part of a Chanukkah gift.

Anyway, the oats and the coffee are [...]

breakfast week.

Most of the recipes and meals I’ve shared on this blog are dinnertime appropriate. If you click the “on the plate” tab, you’ll find the amount of savory vegetable dishes largely disproportionate to the plates you might desire in the morning hours. While I know there are some out [...]

breakfast for dessert.

I have dessert nearly every day.  I like to think of it as part of a balanced life:  I have the permission to eat whenever and whatever I choose.  

maple syrup and pancakes (vwav recipe – the best!)

Dessert doesn’t necessarily mean sweets for me.  I’ve definitely had evening treats of a baked sweet potato or [...]