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No-bake Peanut Butter Balls

In this house peanut butter is life. Sometimes it is the *only* thing left for dinner. Don't judge. As a kid I had this amazing children's cookbook. It was filled with incredibly simple recipes even the youngest cooks and bakers could handle. It was in this cookbook that I discovered the most delicious recipe for "no-bake peanut butter cookies" comprised of only peanut butter, nonfat dry milk powder, and honey. I realize it sounds strange. I mean who uses dry milk powder in 2019? Zella is skeptical. (Or that might have been the "smile" I requested from her). I decided to update my childhood favorite snack and swap out the honey for Truvia Nectar for a slightly lower calorie option. If you prefer to use honey, feel free - just double the amount. If you are ... [Read More]

September 8, 2019 11:36 AM Amanda Leave a Comment Filed Under: Recipes

Adulting: Nutrition Edition

Bad Habits I grew up in a house where we had a fairly balanced dinner each night, save for our trips to beloved Taco Bell in between Tuesday's dance and violin lessons. After-school snacks, however, were epic. Many afternoons I would come home from middle or high school and make and eat an ENTIRE box of Pasta Roni. I still love the stuff. I know. It's weird. I didn't calorie-count. If I was hungry, I ate what I wanted. It was glorious. Fast forward to college days. Suddenly I was on my own. Jake and I would frequent the Curb Cafe for a random assortment of (mostly) junk food - burgers, fries, quesadillas, the usual fast casual fare. We would "grocery shop" (and I definitely use that term loosely) at the Harris Teeter near Belmont. I'm fairly certain I never once picked up a ... [Read More]

June 22, 2019 3:10 PM Amanda Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fitness & Nutrition

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I'm Amanda...a former music business professional turned HR representative who left it all to become a mom to five crazy kids. Although my primary job duties include cooking, baking, and chauffeuring, I'm a homebody at heart and *love* hanging out and watching hours upon hours of trash television. I'm glad you stopped by and hope you'll stay awhile! Read More…

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