Today my youngest daughter (a.k.a. “Georgie” after Curious George), came requesting  ” ‘Nack, mommy.”

She had just eaten a piece of cheese, and didn’t want any microwave popcorn.  My husband tends to work late into the evening, and dinner time doesn’t often come before 7:30 pm.  So we’ve tried to have a good snack every afternoon to tide us over until dinner.  Sometimes it’s popsicles and fruit; sometimes it’s popcorn and apples; sometimes, well, it’s pop and cookies.  sigh…

So, I decided to mix up a batch of scones from a recipe I wanted to try, and told her after her big sister woke up from her nap, we’d have a “Princess Tea Party” with scones.

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I am a serious fan of peanut butter.

Always have been.

Thankfully, I’m not allergic to peanut butter or anything peanut related.  I truly feel sorry for those who are allergic and are unable to enjoy the incredible satisfaction of this fantastic food!

Honestly, if I were forced to choose between chocolate and peanut butter it would be a real struggle to decide…

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Ever heard of chickpeas? Maybe you know them as Garbanzo beans? (You know, those beans they use to make hummus?)

I don’t know about you, but I’m not always in a hummus kind of mood. In fact, when I have a craving for something it’s usually for something crunchy and salty.

NOTHING better get in my way! (Including a hand!)

To stave off a Dorito’s binge, I try to keep this secret weapon on hand. Roasted Chickpeas!

Here is yet ANOTHER totally fabulous snack that is great tasting AND figure friendly! This snack is low fat and high fiber! [Read more...]