Growing up in a family of six kids meant a lot of hungry mouths to feed! My mom's delicious cooking really whetted my appetite to create meals as yummy as hers (my dad had a few tricks up his sleeve too), but it wasn't until I was living on my own that I began to cook... Read more.
A few months ago, I spent some time doing volunteer work in Kenya through the volunteer agency International Volunteer HQ. I stayed with a Kenyan family and volunteered at an orphanage, Internally Displaced Persons camps, and with the Masai (warrior tribes in Kenya). It was an extremely moving experience. Read more.
I find it hard to grab something quick in the mornings that will keep me happy until lunch (or at least mid-morning snack). This breakfast, however, is easy, quick and satisfying.
Slather peanut butter on whole wheat toast, put banana slices on top, drizzle with honey or maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. You can also add a few chopped almonds for a nice crunch. YUM.
