Food

A Panera Bread location recently opened near my home in Forest Hills. While visiting there, I was inspired to create a copycat mango smoothie from Panera recipe. Restaurants and shops are constantly popping up in my area, so that is nothing new. However, I have constantly heard friends rave about Panera's food and drinks.  I had thoroughly … [Read more...] about Mango Smoothie From Panera (Easy Low-Fat Copycat)

I am enjoying the more relaxed days of summer. The photo above is Italian ices from The Lemon Ice King of Corona. My husband, sons and I went there yesterday after we went bicycling in Flushing Meadows Park. I want to update you on my summer plans. I'll be taking a break from posting new blog content for the summer but I will be back in the … [Read more...] about 9 Most Popular MitC Recipes (Gone Summering)

Are you a breakfast person? I must admit that I am not. I make sure to have something though because it is important. Smoothies are one of my favorite things to have in the morning. I have mine with a bit of leftover protein (i.e. chicken) for a great start to the day. This recipe for strawberry smoothie without yogurt is a current favorite. I … [Read more...] about Strawberry Smoothie Surprise (Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt)

Earlier this month, Adams Media released The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook - 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes Low in Carbs, Big on Flavor. It is a new cookbook from Stephanie Laska's DIRTY, LAZY, KETO series. (Stephanie has lost and kept off 140 pounds/half of her body weight with her keto dishes). All of the recipes have five or less ingredients … [Read more...] about How to Make An Easy Keto Lettuce Boat

Father's Day is this upcoming Sunday. Do you already have dinner plans? We have tentative plans. If it doesn't rain on Saturday, then my husband Reggie will barbecue over at his dad's house. In addition to the barbecue, I will probably leave a lasagna for the elder Mr. Coleman's actual Father's Day dinner. Mr. Coleman loves lasagna...almost as … [Read more...] about Easy Father’s Day Dinner (5-Cheese Lasagna That Will Make Dad Smile)