Do you ever create your dinner around one ingredient? I do this all the time. Often a teeny ingredient will inspire my entire dinner. Tonight that ingredient was Parmesan cheese. I’m not sure what spawned this random craving for Parmesan cheese, but I’m blaming the fact that I forgot to put any cheese on my…
Nuts for Carba Nada Noodles
I discovered Carba Nada noodles on Netrition.com about two months ago. I wasn’t sure how they would taste when I ordered them because they have significantly less carbs than typical pasta as well as more protein and fiber (each two ounce serving has 140 calories, 24g carbs and 12g protein per serving). (Here is my…
Relaxing Ravioli
I am feeling super sleepy tonight! I wanted comfort food for dinner… something that would sit in my belly and help me drift off into a good night’s sleep in a little bit. Pasta always makes me feel full and sleepy so for dinner Ryan and I cooked up whole wheat ravioli. At the grocery store this evening,…
Beating the Post-Pasta Belly Bloat
I think my life is officially pasta-fied. Noodles are one of my favorite foods. I like them in all shapes, sizes and colors. I don’t discriminate, I’m a noodle-lova! Along with my tremendous love for all things carbohydrate comes a pretty hefty appetite and eyes that are much bigger than my stomach when a bowl…
A Fetchin' Good Night
Orthodontist Appointment and Wedding Talk I left work a little early today for an invisalign appointment with my orthodontist. Yes, I am 24 and am going through braces (albeit clear ones) for the first time. My orthodontist is awesome (she went to Haaaa-vard) and is a fellow bride-to-be. I ended up staying after my appointment for half…