Welcome to my new blog. For some years now I've been interested in learning about different ways that people can improve and promote health and well-being in their lives. I try to maintain a healthy, balanced diet because I've learned (the obvious) that if you nourish your body with proper nutrients in reasonable portions, you reap benefits in terms of energy level, mood, health, weight, and overall wellness. Now that I have access to a full kitchen, I've decided to chronicle my own adventures in cooking and baking. I'm constantly reading health websites and magazines - especially Body & Soul (now called Whole Living) - and hope to share my favorite tips as well as some of my other inspirations that relate to a balanced, "whole" lifestyle, both physical and spiritual.
My first dish is a very simple, classic breakfast staple: peaches 'n' cream oatmeal. I usually use my favorite powerfood, blueberries, but they are unfortunately going out of season.
Directions: Boil 1 cup water. Add 1/2 cup (dry) old fashioned oats and cook about 4 minutes. When it is almost to the desired consistency, stir in 1/2 peach, sliced, and a couple drops of vanilla extract. Cook for one more minute. Top with 1 tsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp half and half. (Calories: 205)
i'm going to start making all your food. that's vegetarian, that is :]
ReplyDeleteyou should do it! I will definitely have a good representation of veg ideas on here.
ReplyDeleteyesss now i just have to go grocery shopping on a more regular basis :p
ReplyDeletethis dish is just the ticket for the fall! Another option for oatmeal (as fruits go out of season) is dates... apparently they do cream of wheat and dates in Maine?
ReplyDeletedates? sounds interesting. I'll have to try that!
ReplyDeletei finally have all the ingredients for this! hello dinner :]
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