Do you ever have greens about to go bad in your fridge and wonder how to prevent the waste? Or a garden with greens growing out of control? A couple months ago, I needed to clear out my winter garden to make room for a few spring crops. I had let it go for a […]
This month I was inspired to create a beet date carrot cake! There is something about Easter on the horizon that makes me start thinking about carrot cake. I think that’s because bunnies like cake and spring is a popular time to make cake? 🌷🍰 Nevertheless, this past month was both the first time I’ve […]
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
Let me start by painting a picture. Consider the dread of yet another weekend party to attend, a gender reveal, a three-year old’s birthday party, or some other adulting obligation your spouse signed up for after a pitcher of mimosas at brunch. It doesn’t matter that you wanted to go fishing. You’re going to this […]
It’s mid-February and in my garden, several strawberries are growing! They remind me that we are amidst Strawberry harvesting season, and this inspired me to come up with something tasty. This Strawberry Chia Pudding Parfait recipe is healthy, and you can prepare it ahead of time for an on-the-go snack or breakfast. It is also […]
When Valentine’s Day is Near, I Cut Everything Into Hearts ❤️️ On Valentine’s Day I often want to cut food for the kids into heart shapes. I also am absolutely obsessed with dark chocolate and cashews! So my love of heart-shaped things and my love of chocolate and cashews inspired these fun and easy cherry […]
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]
This delicious fall season roasted sweet potato and beetroot salad is an amazing addition to Thanksgiving or any night of the week! I created this recipe when I just started my blog and have modified it since. The new version is just as tasty but is oil-free! I wanted this salad to be as whole […]