Stacey Ballis's Blog, page 26

The Parlor and the Kitchen- Granola

I love granola.




Oops, that's not granola, that's my Charming Suitor's dog the Amazing Wonder Boy. Isn't he cute?

Altho Granola would be a great name for a dog…but I digress.

Granola….



Here is the problem I have with granola. The false sense of virtuousness I get when I eat it. Long considered a "health food", and often the only option at brunch type restaurants for those of us who eschew a gloppy bowl of oatmeal. (gack) But while granola is touted as "healthy" and is certainly better for you tha...

Feasting Friday- Popcorn

We have to talk about popcorn for just a moment.



thanks smallbitesonline.com
Popcorn is my frenemy. On the one hand, properly made and consumed in moderation, popcorn is actually good for you, and as a snack, a much better choice than chips or cheesy things. On the other hand, moderation is often hard to come by. Popcorn is one of those things I cannot ignore, if it is near me, even BAD neon-yellow-overly-salt-slightly-stale bar popcorn, I am powerless to its siren song.  At movies, despite my ...