Ahhh! Sweet Blackberries!

Blackberries grow wild just about all over the United States, but in the Pacific Northwest there is an over abundance of them.  Right now blackberries are in peak season and I do so enjoy picking free food.  They are great with a little bit of sugar sprinkled on them or better yet, make a blackberry crisp.  I've tried 3 different recipes so far, and the best one had oatmeal in it.  It's WONDERFUL with homemade vanilla ice cream made with fresh vanilla beans or real vanilla extract.  If homemade is not possible, I suggest using a premium brand were you can really taste the vanilla.

The link below is not one of my recipes and I wouldn't add lemon but it's pretty close to what I make.  Try it if you have access to blackberries.  It's a great "semi-healthy" dessert.  Blackberries are high in antioxidants too!

Blackberry Crisp Recipe

Breakfast

I know you've heard it,  "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."  "Breakfast gives you energy."   Yadda....yadda.....That wasn't reason enough for me to eat all those extra calories when I really didn't care to eat in the morning anyway.  All I need is a hot cup of tea to get me going.

Last night, I read that breakfast actually boosts your metabolism.  Now that IS a reason to eat breakfast.  Check out the link below.  This is just one of many links I viewed.


http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art841.asp

Had a baby

I had a baby girl about 5 months ago and I still have unwanted pregnancy weight.  Not that I'm skinny.....far from it, but while I work on my goals of self sufficiency and a holistic lifestyle, I will be adding diet and exercise too.