Tag Archives: snack

Zucchini Fries

Posted on August 27, 2015 by debspots

Were you popular in high school? I wasn’t. One of my most prominent memories is of a “friend” shouting at me in the cafeteria. She said, “Do you know what your problem is? You don’t know how to have fun. … Continue reading →

Posted in side dish, simple recipes | Tagged 6 ingredients, appetizer, easy, fries, kids, oven fries, popularity, quick, sauce, snack, social media, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, zucchini | 10 Comments

Honey Lavender Lightly Frozen Yogurt with Fruit

Posted on August 13, 2015 by debspots

Why do we love foraging? Who among us is immune to the charm of a perfect, wild berry? I know some folks are put off by thorns, mosquitos, and stained fingers. That strikes me as deeply tragic. Harvesting wild food … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, treat | Tagged foraging, frozen yogurt, fruit, gluten free, healthy, herbs, honey, kids, lavender, low fat, no cook, post workout, recipe, snack, yogurt | 10 Comments

Blueberry Almond Cake

Posted on July 3, 2015 by debspots

Berry memories: It was my birthday, a dozen or so years ago. A sudden thunderstorm passed quickly, leaving the country road steaming in the sun. The kids and I ran in the sodden air up the road to a patch … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, breakfast, dessert | Tagged almond, berries, blueberry, cake, easy, snack, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Smoothie Shots

Posted on April 2, 2015 by debspots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, holiday, lunch | Tagged celebration, coconut, dairy free, dip, easter, fruit, gluten free, healthy, paleo, passover, recovery, shots, smoothie, smoothie bowls, snack, sobriety, treat, vegan | 11 Comments

Sriracha Lime Sauce

Posted on February 17, 2015 by debspots

My first blog post, Apples, was published just over 4 months ago. I am still a “newbie” blogger, with lots to learn, but increasingly, there is evidence that my readers (that’s you) are liking what you are seeing, getting cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, healthy, lunch, main course, supper | Tagged dip, fish, gluten free, lime, meat, paleo, party, poultry, sauce, snack, sriracha, supper, vegetables, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Blessing Bites

Posted on December 13, 2014 by debspots

How often do you remember to count your blessings? This morning, at the end of my 7 mile run, I slipped on the ice on our driveway and regained my balance just in time to prevent a bad fall. I … Continue reading →