only child syndrome…
Shiner’s been acting strange for about six weeks now. I know this because he’s had the same routine for close to eleven years. He sleeps in till about 8 every morning He frollicks in the… (Read More)
dulce de leche bars
Its okay… you can drool. Don’t be embarrassed. I drool every time I make these. Dulce de Leche always brings me back to my childhood. Growing up, my dad would often have Dulce de Leche… (Read More)
when you’re tired… you’re tired…
I stepped away from the living room for two minutes and came back to this. I walked up to her and asked if she was okay. There was no response… except a grin she… (Read More)
pecan praline strips
This recipe came from one of those hokey recipe books that I love. You know what kind of recipe books I’m talking about? Right? The kind where employees submit one of their favorite recipes and… (Read More)
me time….
Last week Mr. Weekly Bite was off for six whole days! Lucky us 🙂 Mr. Weekly Bite off = Lots of me time! I had a gift card and a couple of exchanges to make… (Read More)
fruit salsa – kiddie style
If you’re looking for a holiday snack or appetizer for the kiddos… this is it! When I first heard of this fruit salsa I had my reservations. This Texas girl likes her salsa hot and… (Read More)
lessons in life…
a scene by scene breakdown…. Scene 1: Estela is working hard on her computer at 7pm on a Saturday night. Next to the computer is Mr. Weekly Bite’s glass of water. M eye’s her mommy… (Read More)
Unplugged
Hi Friends! If you follow me on facebook, you know that a certain 18 month old (whose name starts with M) accidentally spilled water on my laptop 🙁 We thought we fixed it until it… (Read More)
chocolate + candy cane dipped rice crispy balls
What is it about food on a stick that’s so appealing? Every time I’m at a party and there’s some sort of food/stick combo, I’m there. Here’s what I like about `em…. They’re cute You… (Read More)
country breakfast – kiddie style
I slept in till 7:50 this morning…. When I walked down the stairs, this was scene… Fireplace blazing… Petey the pillow-pet enjoying the cozy fire… Random farm animals enjoying the cozy fire… M digging through… (Read More)
Hi there! I'm Estela Schnelle, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, & Mom. I am a home cook who is passionate about eating, living a healthy lifestyle, and sharing that knowledge with others. I am a Private Practice Concierge-Style Dietitian & Nutritionist providing my clients unlimited support 24/7. I create customized nutrition plans based on individual goals which promote positive and powerful changes, and deliver healthy lifestyle solutions. A lifestyle change is a marathon, not a sprint. I the provide accountability and support needed for that journey. Available for Nutrition Counseling at my office in the DC Metro area and online through email or skype.