Snack Archives

Crock Pot Candied Nuts

Once upon a time there was a mom. She was trying to make a tasty treat in the oven. Everything was going fine…but then the baby had a poop – and it got EVERYWHERE. While cleaning up the poop (which she’s not afraid of), someone also came to the door. That mom chatted with the company for a while. Company left – then the 3 year old had a meltdown. Mama dealt with that too – and all was going fine…and then, the smoke.

Wait…that mom was only gone for 15 minutes, right? Uhhh, no. Make that almost 45. Make that a burning flame of tasty treat setting off the fire alarm. Make that a burning tasty treat being thrown out on the carport before it sets the house on fire. Ummmm, oops? [Read more…]

Peanut Butter Chocomole

I’m really enjoying this series of cooking through my stash – and I’m also enjoying incorporating my eBooks into it as well. This week I’m making Chocomole for you guys – and it’s a recipe directly from my friend Katie over at Kitchen Stewardship. Katie’s recipes are always delicious. I’ve already told you I love her granola bars and her White Bean Pasta…now you can add Chocomole to the list, from the cookbook Healthy Snacks To Go 2^nd Edition.

What is Chocomole? It’s pudding made from AVOCADOS! I’m sure you’ve seen it all over Pinterest. I’ve tried a few recipes, but this is HANDS DOWN the best one EVAH! See, all those caps mean that I really mean it. I don’t lie.

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Kefir Resources

So, I’ve been using kefir now for about two years. My love for it has only grown – I’ve shared my love with friends and family members…I’m trying to get everyone on the kefir train! Stacy jumped off the kefir bridge, and I’m trying to get you to jump with me. Everybody’s doing it.

Okay, so not everyone is doing it. And you’ll likely get some strange looks if you start telling people you ferment milk. Kefir is essentially fermented, cultured milk. It’s FULL of probiotics and all sorts of good stuff. It’s very healthy and I try to keep it on my menu regularly since it contributes to a healthy immune system. [Read more…]

101 Snacks For Your Husband On The Go

Y’all ask me for snack ideas all the time – and let me tell ya…I have them. Why? Because I’m a snacker at heart. I would almost rather snack all day than to sit down at a meal. I’m a grazer – just like a cow. Moo.

You also ask me what to feed your husband – perhaps he’s not really gone whole hog into your new “healthy” way of living and you don’t know what to send with him to work – and you don’t want him scarfing on Doritos from the snack machine all day…that hurts his belly AND his pocketbook. Wait – his wallet…guys carry wallets.

So, I put together a list of 101 snacks that will work for “on-the-go.” I made sure none of them require refrigeration so if your husband works on site, he won’t have to worry about keeping stuff cold.

And really, these can be used for kids too – or YOU. I’m cool with that – go ahead and make you a big ole batch of Lactation Cookies (nursing or not!) and hide them in the hall closet.

Head on over to Keeper of the Home for my entire list of 101 Snacks for Your Husband On the Go!

20 Healthy Granola Bar Recipes

At one point in my journey on healthy eating, I thought that granola bars from the store were “health food.” Yeah. Talk about a big ole smack in the face when I learned a lot of them are chocked full of both High Fructose Corn Syrup and Corn Syrup. For real? Do we need two sides of corn with our oats? Sheesh.

Sometimes when I’m in the grocery store, I end up getting mad before I get out. I get mad because I realize what the food industry has done to “healthy” food. Why do they add needless crap to it? Makes me wanna kick a buggy (“cart” for you non-southerners). I’m sure the stock boy has looked at my face a few times and thought I was a woman possessed. Poor guy. I probably scared him to bits. “Oh no – here comes that crazy woman again.” [Read more…]

Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

I like to dip my food. I always have. I always will. There is just something super fun about dipping food into something and then trying to get it into my mouth without dribbling it all over myself…and for the record, I always get it all over myself.

I eat peanut butter every day. Every. Day. Seriously – I cannot tell you the last time I had a day without it…I even asked for it on my food tray at the hospital with Andy. I like it with my bananas, I like it with my pancakes, and sometimes you’ll even find me putting it on a biscuit.

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Crock Pot Crab Dip

I asked my good friend, Lori, from We Pillage the Village if she would be willing to share a good seafood recipe with us. She lives up north were good seafood abounds…and most of my knowledge of seafood is tuna in a can. 😉 Thanks Lori!!

Every year I’m the “crab dip lady”. Come September, my sister has a big band competition with her high school marching band and it’s my duty to provide the crab dip to the judges and band staff. That’s about 150 people. It’s a HUGE hit every year and I have to say that it’s the best crab dip I’ve ever tasted – and coming from Maryland, I’ve had lots of crab dip. I always keep it hot and bubbly in a crock pot for the 6 hours that the competition lasts. It holds up great and goes wonderful with crackers, Melba toast, pita and raw veggies. [Read more…]

HealthIER Camping Food: 7 Tips for Taking Real Food With You

I am not a beach person. My idea of a good time usually involves shade and cooler weather…not sand that gets in weird places and sunshine that bakes you from the outside in.

I’ve been camping since I was 8 years old. At my request, my parents decided to try it once – and they ended up LOVING it. We’ve been every year since then. Annie, went on her first camping trip at 2 months old.

We started out in tents but my parents graduated to a pop-up camper. However, when we camp we like to “rough it.” We usually don’t use electricity, but we do use gas for our little camping stove…perfect for our secluded mountain camping spots.

One of our favorite parts about camping is the food. For some reason, food tastes so much better outdoors! And cooking the food is most of the fun!

There are some people who think going camping means you eat cans of Beenie Weenies and pre-packaged doughnuts. That’s never really been the case with us – we enjoy experimenting with food while we camp and we try to eat a wide variety of foods.

Today I’m chatting over at Keeper of the Home about how to make your camping food more healthy…with a little of my 80/20 Principle thrown in. 😉

Come join me!

Oatmeal Raisin Scones

A scone tutorial is wayyyyyyy overdue here. I am so sorry I’ve let you down in such a fashion. It’s a crime really. I should be sharing scones with the whole world! Scones are my favorite breakfast pastry – they beat out muffins, pancakes, and even…..doughnuts. GASP! Really my friend, if you aren’t embracing the scone love then I’m just not sure what’s wrong with you. That’s beyond my scope of help here at Humorous Homemaking. Seek medical advice. [Read more…]

Whole Wheat Vegetable Pizza

Today we’re talking about Real Party Food. I love a good party. I’m a party animal y’all! Someone says “Party!” And I say “Where at?!” Actually, I’ll be truthful. I should be called Stacy The Wallflower. I love parties, but I am usually physically attached to the wall or a corner chair. I like to be in the back and watch. My idea of a good party is when I can escape to the kitchen and help with refilling bowls and cutting up cantaloupe. For some reason, I always fear I’ll make a gigantic fool of myself in front of everyone – food down my shirt….a popped open button right in the middle of my chest…..toilet paper on my shoe…..my skirt tucked in the back of my leggings. Yeah – I dream about this stuff. It’s safer to stay against the wall where no one can see your rear.One of my favorite party foods of all time is Vegetable Pizza – made withPillsbury Crescent rolls and ranch dressing mix. Since these aren’t foods we buy anymore, I thought I would have to do without it. But then I got ornery and decided to make my own. You’re not going to take away my favorite party food, BUSTER! Let’s party! [Read more…]