Where Is Willow Now? (YouTube?!)
Hello everyone! If you are reading this, I want to thank you — this food blog was such a huge part of my life and creative journey, but it has been a whopping four years since my last post, and almost FIVE years since the last recipe — and your continued support and kind comments […]
Anniversary: V
Every year for our anniversary, The Husband and I go to a park a few miles from our house. It’s the park we got married in, the park I proposed in (yep, I proposed to him)… it’s where we go to remember. Today wasn’t looking good for us. It was scheduled to thunderstorm most of […]
Giving Thanks – Food Blogging, Mental Health, And An Announcement
Thanksgiving is THIS WEEK friends! I cannot even express how much I am looking forward to it. I know most of you are here for a recipe — perhaps a handy tip for a perfectly cooked turkey or extra creamy mashed potatoes (I do make some might find mashed potatoes). Alas, I disappoint you. I […]
Blogging Haitus & 10 Reasons Why I Shaved My Head
Hello friends, long time no talk! If you’re here for the recipes, use the tabs at the top, or the search bar over to the right, to find what you’re looking for. Otherwise, stick around and let’s chat a while. As you may have noticed from the title (and the picture above)… I got a […]
Anniversary: IV
The Husband and I are pretty simple people when it comes to celebrating our milestones. We didn’t have a big wedding, or a particularly extravagant honeymoon, and our anniversary tradition, year after year, has been to take a walk in the park where we got married. There’s nothing fancy about it, but we aren’t fancy […]
Warm Freekeh Salad With Pears, Pine Nuts, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
If you aren’t familiar with freekeh, this Warm Freekeh Salad with Pears, Pine Nuts, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect place to start. It’s delicious, filling, and a snap to make. Read on, or jump straight to the recipe HERE. She’s a very ancient grain… the kind you don’t see on most menus… super freekeh, […]
Monday Musings: Why Recipes Don’t Always Turn Out Like They Should
It’s tempting to think that a recipe is a recipe is a recipe. To think: if you put in A, B, and C, you get X, Y, and Z ever time. But professional recipe writers (and food bloggers) know that isn’t always the case. In the video above, Jacques Pepin explains it perfectly. (If the video […]
Chicken Noodle Soup With Fennel, Zucchini, And Kale
This chicken noodle soup is comfort food in its purest form. Perfect for a cozy night in, or a soothing treat when you’re under the weather. Read on or jump straight to the recipe HERE. My birthday was last week, and instead of going out for a fancy meal at one of my favorite restaurants all […]
Blood Orange Vanilla Bean Gin And Tonic
This blood orange vanilla bean gin and tonic is a lightly sweet, thoroughly refreshing cocktail, and a perfect way to take advantage of the season’s blood oranges before they’re gone. Read on, or jump straight into the recipe HERE. I think it’s safe to say, most of us have gotten used to fruits and veggies […]
Monday Musings: Links & Words
A ton of things happened in January while I was publishing my 31 Days Of Healthy Recipes. So many things I wanted to talk about and process, but that I knew would have to wait. Now that the month is over, I’m finally able to take a moment to step back and reflect on things. I try to […]
10 More Healthy Recipes For The New Year
In January I shared 31 Days Of Healthy Recipes to kick-start the New Year. Now that January is over, here are 10 More Healthy Recipes to keep you on track and feeling good. These are all simple, delicious meals I make again and again. Read on, or jump straight into the round-up HERE. January is over, […]
Decadent Chocolate Milkshake You’d Never Know Is Healthy (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar Free, Easily Made Raw)
Today is January 31st, the last day of my 31 Days Of Healthy Recipes series — and time to celebrate! This Decadent Chocolate Milkshake is secretly healthy. Shhh! Your tastebuds will never know. Read on, or jump straight to the recipe HERE. I’ve shared a few healthy treats this month (like these and these) but so far they’ve all been practical […]