Stuck in the sand with nowhere to go? Try Sandbox | Carolyn Ossorio
Carolyn Ossorio
Patrick Ossorio sticks his head out of the sand at The Sandbox in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.
“Mommy! Look at the big airplane!” Patrick, my 4-year-old says, lifting himself in his backseat booster in unison with the airplane taking flight beside us.
February 9, 2012
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Your Eating Habits – What Makes Them, What Breaks Them
Charles Duhigg wanted to lose weight. Luckily for him, he was well-equipped to achieve his goal. As a journalist writing for the New York Times and author of an upcoming book on the science of habit formation, he is an expert on the subject of self-control. What he found out through his research and how he managed...
Happy Not So … Fat Tuesday!
My King Cake!I know this is an overused phrase but I can't believe how fast this year is flying! The month of February is almost over and I must admit I've had the hardest time trying to keep to any sort of routine this year. It just seems like one thing after another - holiday ... feast ......
Americans Prefer Eating at Home But Still Don’t Cook and Don’t Eat More Healthily
The average American family eats at home on most days but is too rushed to make meals from scratch, according to a survey by Gallup-Healthways. In terms of nutritional quality, overall eating habits in America are not improving and have in some ways become even worse.
Fewer Americans reported eating healthily by including fruits and vegetables on...
Gluten Free Grilled White, Black and Red Sandwich
Today is just one of those days ...
a grilled crispy melty sandwich kind of day!
I love sandwiches! They remind me of weekends and summer picnics as a child.
I remember sitting around the table at my grandparents house and it was a production.
All of the ingredients laid out on the table and the fresh bag of...
Despite of Recommendations for Total Ban, Trans Fats Stick Around
Just as you thought it was safe to indulge again in your favorite pastries, crackers and chips because you were told that trans fats have been all but eliminated by food manufacturers under the mounting pressure from health advocates and lawmakers, you may have to realize that you exhaled too soon.
“Despite all the bad press...
BREAKING GF NEWS! Beecher’s "World’s Best" GLUTEN FREE Mac and Cheese
I will say it again because I am so thrilled to actually say it ...
Beecher's "World's Best" GLUTEN FREE Mac and Cheese
is now available at
Beecher's Flagship Store - Pike Place Market - Seattle, WA
Pasta and Company - U Village - Seattle, WA
Pasta and Company - Bellevue, WA
$13. 95 18 oz - serves 2 - 4
1%...
I love …
So many things I love ...
homemade Valentine cookies ...
Sweet words ...
... the unexpected kind gestures of people you know ...
a glance from someone you would like to know better ...
Most of all
I love love love ...
when I connect with someone or something and it makes my heart melt.
I love finding out every day that I...
Too Much Salt in Our Bread, U.S. Government Study Finds
The highest amount of salt Americans eat comes from bread, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly 50 percent of the salt consumed in the U.S. is linked to popular foods such as baked goods, cold cuts, cured meats, pizza, poultry, soups, sandwiches, cheese, pasta and snacks like pretzels and...
Esmeraldas Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Valentine's Day is just a few days away and all I can think about is chocolate!
Nothing satisfies and comforts me more that a rich creamy simple pudding.
I love the simplicity of this recipe because you just need a few ingredients.
The most important ingredient is the chocolate ...
Republica Del Cacao directly supports farmers to sustainably produce exquisite...
Chocolate Hazelnut Layered Mousse – Gluten Free, Non-Dairy, Vegan
Looking for the perfect dessert to make for a special someone this Valentine's Day?Yes, Cupid ... even Gluten Free, Non-Dairy and Vegans can enjoy this creamy, crunchy and chocolaty dessert!This is so easy but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen and is another great excuse to make something in my favorite Weck Jars!But how do...
