Easy Tex-Mex Rice #glutenfree

by mamapoole // February 5, 2014 // Comments off

I could have yelled tonight. I wanted to. The burn in my face was coming on. I’ve been on mama duty all week (24/7) and looked forward to my thirty minutes of workout time each day. I spoke with hubby... Continue reading →

Breakfast Rice Pudding + Linky Party

by mamapoole // January 22, 2014 // Comments off

Two of my friends have had some drama going on lately which has brought me from one restaurant to another. I didn’t mind really, I haven’t ate out in a very long time. Listening to friends is never a problem... Continue reading →

ZOOMA Ambassador + Cauliflower Rice with Green Peppers and Onions

by mamapoole // January 11, 2014 // Comments off

I have to be honest, I have been waiting a month in hopes to receive this email…and guess what? Yesterday I did! I am proud to say, I am a ZOOMA Ambassador! See, that badge just makes it official. Too... Continue reading →

Apple Sausage Quinoa

by mamapoole // September 9, 2013 // Comments off

My husband said, “It taste like Thanksgiving stuffing” and my heart melted. If only he knew how healthy this dish was, would he have tasted it from the beginning? Hubby doesn’t like to try things he is unfamiliar with. Things... Continue reading →

Banana Nut Breakfast

by mamapoole // April 18, 2013 // Comments off

This is one of my favorite dishes to eat for breakfast. Go head, shake your head. I know a lot of people prefer the big bacon and egg, sausage, hash brown, toast kind of breakfast, but I enjoy rice! (Did... Continue reading →

Vegetarian Stir Fry Resolution

by mamapoole // January 5, 2013 // Comments off

Most of us do it, we are fully committed with resolutions of becoming a better person for the new year ahead of us. Charged with enthusiasm, we make resolutions like paying the bills, becoming organized and my favorite, losing weight. As... Continue reading →

Bean and Rice Healthy Chili

by mamapoole // October 25, 2012 // Comments off

I feel so good that I am back up and running. Sometimes I get into these fogs where I’m distracted and redirected to a different place than where I really want to be. Does that make sense? I am re-focusing... Continue reading →

A Story of Weight + Heritage Rice Blend with Raisins and Honey

by mamapoole // September 24, 2012 // Comments off

I made this dish on one of my healthy kicks, which I seem to have every day now. I have avoided the scale knowing that I have gained some weight. Since it never shows me what I’d really like to see,... Continue reading →

Cha-Cha-Cheesy VEGAN Rice and Broccoli

by mamapoole // September 19, 2012 // Comments off

My friend Tracy over at Foodie Friends Friday presented us with a Vegetarian Challenge so of course, I definitely wanted in on it! I was excited to hear that the company Daiya was in on this event too! They sent us two coupons to try out... Continue reading →

#SundaySupper Brown Rice and Black Beans

by mamapoole // June 17, 2012 // Comments off

I have to admit, I’m a little bummed out this Father’s Day. I’m usually on my game. Presents from the kids for my husband, a card from me thanking him for being such a great father, cards to my stepfather... Continue reading →