Baked Oatmeal Bars

I like cooking and making meals for my husband but during the week, he’s on his own for breakfast.  I have other things to do in the morning and quite frankly, he’s an adult.  It’s good to act like an adult sometimes which means making your own breakfast. Baked Oatmeal Title Continue reading

Spanish Olive & Tomato Soup

I was going to call this Spanish Taco Soup but my husband quickly pointed out that they don’t eat tacos in Spain.  In fact, tortilla in Spain is an ENTIRELY different thing than tortilla in Mexico.  The Spanish version is more akin to a frittata than the corn/flour tortillas you find South of the border. Spanish Olive & Tomato Soup | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading

Stuffed Olives

Gather round friends, it’s story time with Katie.  Today’s story is about the first time she met her husband’s (then VERY new boyfriend), extended family.

First, let’s start with a little background.  Adam and I started dating in November and I met his family right around Christmas.  Let me also preface by saying this, I was only meeting his mother’s side and I was a bit nervous.  Why?  It’s only one side of the family, Katie.  Chill.  Oh, you silly naive little flower.  Stuffed Olives | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading

Cranberry Glaze Dip

See?  I told you cranberries weren’t going anywhere.  I know you have a million parties to go to between now and the New Year and dip is like the ultimate party food.  I mean I could practically eat the stuff with a spoon.

Ok, ok.  I do eat it with a spoon.  Occasionally.  Cranberry Glaze Dip | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading