Pasta Potato Primavera

What do you do when you barely have any food in the house, but you don't want to go to the store or waste the food you do have left? Make up a concoction (what my dad calls it...lol)! This is what I did a few days ago and it actually came out really well!

1 large russet potato
1 cup Spelt pasta
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup frozen broccoli
1 tablespoon dried Porcini mushrooms
1 cup cottage cheese
2 slices provolone cheese

Place dried mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes. Wash and dry the potato and poke holes to vent. Microwave for approx. 10 minutes. Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water for 8-9 minutes. Drain and stir in cottage cheese and broccoli. Peel the potato and cut into small cubes. Stir in the potato, mushrooms, peas, and provolone cheese. Cook on medium-low heat until cheese is melted and vegetables are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

I Love Saturday Mornings!

My boyfriend's brother is in town for a couple weeks, so I decided to splurge and make us all my famous pancakes on Saturday morning. I normally don't like pancakes, especially since they can be so bad for you, but mine are a slightly healthier twist on the original.


3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup Almond Milk (can substitute Soy)
Water


Combine all of the dry ingredients, then mix in the honey and milk until combined. Slowly add in water until the desired consistency is achieved. Cook on medium heat.

Ode to Avocados

There is something just so delicious about a plain avocado when it is perfectly ripe that I just can't put into words. Luckily I have two best friends that feel the same love for them as I do. The smooth, rich texture. Their firm, yet delicate bite. haha I know this probably sounds weird to most people to be in love with a vegetable...no wait is it a fruit...oh well doesn't matter. I love you either way Avocado and I'm so glad that you are actually good for me! So I'll keep eating you as much as I can...but you are expensive so sometimes I can't as often.