Valentine’s Day is upon us folks! And with it comes the usual push of manufactured, blah candies and chocolates. No offense to those who enjoy them, but they’re just not my thing. Anywhoo . . . I thought it would be timely to share with you a homemade chocolate treat you can really spoil your …
Cookies are great and all, but cookies that are intended to be dunked in coffee?? Now, that’s where it’s at! These beautiful, crave-able, dunk-able Cranberry Almond Biscotti are just the treat to enjoy after wrapping presents. Or, while cozying up to the fire. Or while writing a blog post . . . I actually developed …
Happy Thanksgiving! This has always been my favorite holiday. I love the smells, the busyness in the kitchen, the family gathering together . . . But I especially love celebrating a day that symbolizes gratitude. I believe that reminding ourselves what we are grateful for can be such a powerful and positive tool. When life …
It’s July 11th, middle of summer, and I’m sitting here with a cup of hot tea, a cozy sweatshirt and I’m considering starting a fire. It’s 51F outside. What the heck, summer? Is this really the best you can do?? Time to turn on the oven . . . My son just turned three at …
We have pancakes on a pretty regular basis in this household. And that’s A-Ok with me–I love pancakes! It is fun to mix it up a bit though. So I’m always tinkering with new flavors and substitutions and such to keep Pancake Day fun and delicious (and, as always, nutritious). Today’s Banana Chia Pancake recipe …
I am all about quick-and-easy, toddler-friendly snacks lately. My days go much more smoothly when my son is happy. And yummy snacks make him happy. Yummy, healthy snacks make Mommy happy 😉 Enter: Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cups. These snacks come together very easily and are freezer friendly, which means they are a mom’s best friend. I love …
Good afternoon, guys! I’d like you all to meet my Cranberry Oat Crunch Balls (that doesn’t sound weird at all, right?). These babies are my new HANGRY solution. Ten minutes is literally all the time it takes to throw these together, and they are SO. GOOD. I developed these last week in a pinch when …
I enjoy healthy eating. I truly do. But that being said, I am also a normal person. I also enjoy more traditional, not-so-healthy-for-you treats like brownies, cake, pie . . . (yes, I have a sweet tooth). But most of the time, I would rather eat something that is a little easier on my system. …
So, pumpkin spice is awesome, right? I know there are plenty of haters out there, but I am not one of them. However, I will say that while all of these special holiday treats are undeniably delicious, I’ll be one of the first to try to recreate these flavors in treats that can also boast …
Fall is in full effect now in our neck of the woods. Everything is bright and golden and gorgeous! Easily, my favorite time of year. Fall also features many of my favorite flavors and foods of the year: pumpkin (& all other squash varieties), apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all the comfort foods. Mmm mmm mmmmm. …
