Ben and I eat healthy six days a week.  One day a week we eat whatever we want. This practice suits us and has helped us maintain healthy weights for the past two years. I’m by no means perfect though.  Sometimes I’ll break down and eat a package of Sam’s Pop Tarts or a spoonful…

The longer I live the more I’ve come to appreciate sweets that may not contain chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, or cream cheese.  When I was in my 20’s I couldn’t imagine the reasoning of someone who would choose a slice of lemon meringue pie rather than a giant hunk of chocolate cake. The thought choosing…

Working the night shift for the last two and a half years turned me into a sort of awkward human being.  I’ve always unconsciously revealed my true feelings through the expressions on my face but the night shift enhanced this embarrassing quirk. The other day I was talking with a woman at work who was…

I’ve never made a batch of Original Rice Krispies Treats.  Every time I make them I scrounge my pantry to see what I can add to them.  I think it’s great how you can easily adapt them for any holiday by adding different colored candies and toppings.  To me, mixing together that those plain, light…

I got sidetracked!  My dad challenged me to come up with an indulgent recipe that is heart healthy.  His requests were no fat, no cholesterol, and no milk (which really adds up to no dairy at all).  At first, I thought, no problem!  Ben and I have both lost a ton of weight and developed…