When I was cleaning out my pantry this weekend I found a lone can of pumpkin leftover from last year. I was wondering what to make with it so I just went to Pinterest (Hi, my name is Biz and I am a Pinterest whore) and just typed “pumpkin” and one of the first things to pop up was Dana’s Pumpkin Pecan Maple granola. The only thing I needed to get was pecans – boy are they expensive, but worth it! Since I splurged on the pecans, I opted out of buying really good maple syrup and subbed in sugar free pancake syrup. This was delicious – just the right amount of sweetness, but you could definitely taste the pumpkin. Love.
Not being able go walk or go to the gym is getting old because of this cough. I am hoping by the end of this week I’ll be able to get back to my exercise routine. I ended up bringing chili for lunch that was from my freezer, with maybe a touch of cheese.
Hannah is still sick too. She keeps sending pictures of tiny puppies to Jacob saying that having a tiny puppy would make her feel better. Is there anything cuter than a brown Boston terrier?!
Hannah also texted me that it’s only 7 paychecks until Christmas. Where is this year going?!
But you’ll be happy to know that Spring is right around the corner!
It’s so weird not to have much of an appetite, or my lack of energy to cook anything other than simple stuff. Like last night. I could have gotten all creative and made beef and bean enchiladas, or fajitas, but in the end, simple nachos fit the bill. I did fry up my own tortilla chips though! Simply lay all the chips on a cookie sheet. I cooked the ground beef until almost done before adding the black beans and taco seasoning. Layered the beef mixture over the chips, topped with cheese and put under the broiler. When they came out, I sprinkled with chopped baby spinach, cilantro, green onions for the kids, and queso fresco. Done. We even ate off the cookie sheet that’s how klassy it was.
I had about six chips. I did of course add hot sauce to mine – you know, to clear up my sinuses. 
I can’t believe it was a year ago today that I met these three ladies for the cooking contest in New York! Happy to say that I am still friends with them a year later!
Lauren, Shauna, and Megan – so happy to have met you guys!
Alright, time to stop coughing and get to work – make it a great day!
So happy to have met you too, Biz! You are a very inspiring lady and hilarious too 🙂 Love the granola in this post, the picture is so pretty!
Aww, brown Boston puppy! Love, love, love! Feel better and let’s get together soon. mp
I’d kill to have 7 paychecks until Christmas! Sadly, I only have 3 paycheck since I am paid monthly. It’s going to be a tight holiday this year!
Sorry you are still feeling punky! Those nachos look so good, I’d have been tempted to eat the whole plate!
I had a cough like that this summer. The Worst! I know what you mean about it getting old.
Cute puppy (pics) make everything better. 🙂
That granola looks amazing!
Hi, my name is Lynne and I’m a nacho whore!! LOVE NACHOS! And I think it’s best if you eat them right off the cookie sheet 🙂 Kudos to you for the cooking that you are doing when you don’t feel well. I’d be living on toast. Hope you and Hannah are feeling better soon. PS – puppies make everything better !
I has endless Bronchitis and Bronchial Pneumonia all my life until about 7 years ago, my doctor lady put me on 4000 units of D3 daily, and Olive Leaf Capsules daily. She said if I felt like the B or N was coming on, to up my Olive Leaf to 5 or 6 capsules that day. Olive Leaf is safe and natural. She did not any longer offer me flu shots since I had another medical problem. Have never been sick since with either one and before that I lived on flu shots and antibotics. She is one kicking woman doctor and I owe her my life. One great gal who cares and since she has six kids, she is deep into nutrition.
A new puppy makes EVERYTHING better!!! But don’t listen to me… 😉
You could actually have bronchial pnemonia which is a bit different than plain old bronchitis. You need to just rest.
You’re still cooking way fancier than I would be if I was that sick. Too bad Jacob isn’t doing the cooking since he seems to be the only one feeling well at this time.
I’m saying NO to all things pumpkin right now. Still not ready for fall.
Thank you very much. I am now in panic mode as I realize only seven more paychecks until Christmas. I was so excited too. I had just recently purchased four small gifts and thought how far ahead I was. No rush on spring, I’ll be happy to have a hint of fall in the air. I would be happy if it was fall all year long. I do love baby puppies and kittens. I think they should have a rent a pet place for days when you need that little extra something to make you smile. I have thought about asking my neighbor if I could borrow his dog to take on walks sometimes. I hope you and Hannah are both feeling better today and hopefully the “bug” stays away from Jacob.