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Happy and Healthy New Year

By: Bon Appetit Mom | 2 Comments | | Category: Uncategorized

Chicken Rolls

Happy New Year. May 2013 be a year of peace, wealth and health for all. New Years Eve was very nice. My child and I went to the movies and we had movie popcorn for dinner.  I know you are thinking “And she is a nutritionist”. Yes I am a ... more

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I made split pea soup on a cold winter day.

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on I made split pea soup on a cold winter day. | | Category: Uncategorized

A pot of cooked lentils and kale on a stove.

It was raining and cold out today.  A real raw day. So today as I came home and blogged, I decided to make pea soup.  I cut up onion, carrot, and an orange pepper. I sautéed them in olive oil. I then added the leftover ham, bone and all.  I ... more

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My frittata was not bland, so there!!!!!

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on My frittata was not bland, so there!!!!! | | Category: Uncategorized

A plate of raspberry-topped cream cheese or dessert bites on a decorative plate.

My friend tried my Xmas frittata and said it was delicious.  I heated the leftover frittata in the microwave, and it was good. Two votes for a flavorful frittata and one for bland. My yummy frittata won out. Tonight I am making split pea soup. I bought the split peas ... more

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The Delicious Frittata that was unappreciated and called bland

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on The Delicious Frittata that was unappreciated and called bland | | Category: Uncategorized

Freshly baked golden brown cheese rolls on parchment paper.

My frittata was delicious.  It was definitely not bland.  I thought it was yummy and so did my child. Definitely not bland.  Bland! My food is never bland! Not nice. Bland is saying it had no flavor.  I sautéd  the onion. I put on salt and pepper.  I mixed 6 ... more

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Twas the night before Xmas and all through the house……….

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on Twas the night before Xmas and all through the house………. | | Category: Uncategorized

Assorted avocado toasts with various toppings.

T was the night before Xmas and all through the house everyone was stirring even Mr.Max.  So I got up out of bed and I made some food.  I made a ham and sweet potato.  I made a glaze for the ham of brown sugar, dijon mustard and honey.  I ... more

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A sign of the times??????????

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on A sign of the times?????????? | | Category: Uncategorized

Pastry dish with greens on decorative plate.

As a mother it is very hard to ignore the last few days. I can not wrap my head around this horrific tragedy that violated every sacred right to humanity. I was happy not to be a teacher, or a parent of a school age child anymore. It is hard ... more

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Best Bread pairing for Barbeque?

By: zmagee | Comments Off on Best Bread pairing for Barbeque? | | Category: barbeque

Close-up of glazed chicken wings with a shiny, sticky sauce.

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Stranded in the burb

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on Stranded in the burb | | Category: Uncategorized

A pot filled with sliced apples, cinnamon sticks, and spices ready for cooking.

I am now car-less for over a day.  I could have eaten my way through this, but I decided to challenge myself and make some healthy food from what I have in my kitchen. After Hurricane “MOM”, I have not done a big shopping. I only shopped for the essentials. ... more

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Life After Sandy aka Hurricane Mom

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on Life After Sandy aka Hurricane Mom | | Category: Uncategorized

Takeout containers with egg rolls and dipping sauces.

I think, no I am sure that I have PTSD -Post Traumatic Storm Disorder, yes you heard it (saw it) here first. It is almost a month since the storm but the affects are still with me.  I miss my tree and my backyard.  I miss my sister’s house. Now ... more

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Thanksgiving Shmanksgiving

By: Bon Appetit Mom | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Shmanksgiving | | Category: Uncategorized

Stuffed artichoke on a plate with lemon.

I knew I was in  for a real treat. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of the year. I love all of the wonderful food. Sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and most importantly…turkey! Yes I will eat them all. Every year for thanksgiving I go to my sister’s house to ... more

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