Look! The Great Pumpkin! People would be surprised that if you make a Rice Krispie Treat with margarine or using an alternative butter, they really aren't that high in calories. Yes, they have a high sugar content and no nutritional value, but they aren't the worst snack or dessert out there. It's hard to tweak the classic recipe, but I wanted to put an autumnal twist on it and health it up a … [Read more...]
Salty Sweet Popcorn
My name is Melissa, and I'm a popcorn-aholoic.Hello, Melissa.When I was in college, I went through a stage where I ate nothing but oatmeal and popcorn for every meal for weeks. Do NOT do this! I was in heaven, but extremely nutrient deficient. I'm sure my cholesterol levels were super low though (just a little rip on the oatmeal company and their promise to lower cholesterol). If you hadn't … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Covered Coconut Balls
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't!I've been thinking lately about store-bought candy. I often crave it, and then it's never as good as I thought it was going to be. Thus, I've decided that I'm going to try to make any candies that I would normally buy (except Starbursts...because frankly, those are always satisfying). My first attempt is Mounds bars. I haven't been wanting Mounds … [Read more...]
Some No-Bake Simplicity
(Puppy Chow)In the wake of my successful sourdough efforts, I’ve been resorting to some easier ways to bake. First, I watched my mom make some of my favorite cookies of all time, which happen to be a no-bake cookie. Then, I threw together a container of Puppy Chow! Isn’t it amazing that some of our favorite recipes can be the most simple ones?(globs of chocolate, oats, walnuts, and a bit of … [Read more...]
Pretzels!
Yes, I made homemade pretzels today! I have no idea why, don't ask.So I had a few more pictures than this but my camera decided to hate me and delete them. Great, another electronic device that has it out for me.Anyway, this was so simple and I regret not doing this earlier. I also regret not having a super cheesy sauce to dip these in.Last night I went ice skating with my peeps (!) and did a bit … [Read more...]
