Now that we've quit homeschooling, we are dealing with packing school lunches. I have been searching the interenet for ideas. My daughter had our version of a vegetarian lunchable the first week. Then we moved on to hotdogs. Next, she got a regular cheese and vegetarian bologna sandwich. Throughout the last month, I've also given her pasta and leftover Asian food. She is getting bored now. She wants new vegetarian lunch box ideas. Last week she started using a new kid's backpack and lunch bag … [Read more...]
Chocolate Recipes (because, you know, I’m addicted…)
Big fan of chocolate here! In fact, there are ten chocolate recipes here on Long Wait for Isabella that I'd like to remind you of: White Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Walnut Caramel Pretzels Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Dark Chocolate Cherry Popcorn Bark S'mores Fudge Cake Mix ROLO Cookies Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Oreo Stuffed Cookies Triple Chocolate Hot Chocolate Cookies This is the season for giving … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
I am seriously the biggest peanut butter fan. I simply love it. But, I am pretty picky about peanut butter. I prefer to purchase peanut butter that is all-natural without a lot of added ingredients. My kids are pretty old school, they like to snack on apples and peanut butter after school. But this fun recipe from Justin's Nut Butters, would be a very tasty snack recipe to make for the whole family. Are you a peanut butter lover? Peanut Butter Balls Recipe INGREDIENTS 2 Cups … [Read more...]
30 Super Smoothie Recipes to Try this Year!
I have always been a fan of smoothies. Back in July, I started this green smoothie kick and haven't stopped. I like to replace one or two meals each day with a green smoothie - it's easy to make and I'm a bit lazy about food prep so this is a perfect union. I make three 16 oz servings of my favorite green smoothie: I have another green smoothie that I have been making that I am also very much in love with. It is the Chocolate Covered Cherry Green Smoothie. With only five ingredients, this … [Read more...]
Sweet and Salty Popcorn Bark Recipe
Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bark Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 12 Ingredients: 1 lb. dark chocolate 4 cups salted popcorn 1/4 cup toffee bits 1/2 cup dried cherries Directions: Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges. Place the chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chocolate, for drizzling. Pour … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipes from The Book of Life
The New Year is fast upon us. This year are you making a resolution to eat more healthy? I have two healthy recipes to share with you. They are brought to you by The Book of Life, which will be available on Blu-ray January 27th! Healthy Recipes Bean and Corn Salsa is a favorite in our house. It is so simple to make too! Print the above image and make it yourself this New Year! Quinoa is actually one ingredient I'd like to use more in the New Year. This Quinoa with … [Read more...]
Mocktails Your Whole Family Will Love!
New Year's Eve is fast upon us. Man, oh man, where did 2014 go? Time just seems to fly by the older I get. I am now closer to 40 than 30, and my kids are growing like weeds... Does your family have any New Year's Eve traditions? My kids are young, and honestly last year we rang in the New Year with the East Coast. Which meant bedtime at 9pm PST. I used to stay up to midnight every year but not last year. Do you still stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year? This year, I'd … [Read more...]
