No-Bake Banana Nut Protein Bars – vegan, gluten-free
(No-Bake Banana Nut Protein Bars – recipe in post) As many of you know, The Boyfriend and I recently went from “happily together” to “engaged”. It’s an exciting time for both of us… grinning faces, telling friends and family, talking about the future, planning the day… We both agreed early on that neither of us […]
Secret Ingredient Asian Stir-Fry – fool me once, fool me rice…
Secret Ingredient Asian Stir-Fry – link to recipe in post Back in June (really? It’s August already?) I had the honor of receiving The Food Stories Award for Excellence In Storytelling from the lovely and talented C.J. Her, along with her team of foodie judges (including Jen from Juanita’s Cocina, Kim from Treats and Trinkets, Jennie The […]
How To Cook Corn Perfectly – the August Gold Rush
(Perfectly Cooked Sweet Corn – how-to in post) “Sex is good. But not as good as fresh, sweet corn.” – Garrison Keeler Every summer there’s a little glitch in my memory, where I forget just how much I love sweet corn. Then I buy some, and the next thing I know I’m stocking up by […]
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Power Smoothie, and the Happiest 5k On The Planet
(Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Power Smoothie – raw, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free – recipe in post) Okay, we all know I love smoothies. My freezer is stocked with freshly frozen fruit, veggies, and coconut milk ice-cubes, and I always have oats, protein powder, nuts, and seeds at the ready. Depending on what I need, I can whip one […]
Orange & Cardamom Spiced / Honey’d Fig / Olive Oil Tea Cake – the perfect mouthful
(Orange Cardamom Spiced Honey’d Fig Olive Oil Tea Cake – recipe in post) I’ve always been good at throwing meals together – a little of this, a pinch of that, and dinner is served. With baking, however, I’m a little more cautious. I’m unsure, at times, and rely on recipes and exact measurements as my training wheels. This […]
Honey’d Fig & Goat Cheese Ice Cream
(Honey’d Fig and Goat Cheese Ice Cream – recipe in post) Honey and I, we go way back. One of my favorite treats as a child was a warm mug of milk and honey, usually enjoyed just before bed time. Who am I kidding, it’s still one of my favorite things! For a sip of […]
Honey’d Fig Preserves – capturing summer
(Honey’d Fig Preserves – recipe in post) Figs are such a delicate thing. They’re soft and tender, and because of their fragile nature it’s nearly impossible to ship them without damage. Fresh and plump, they hit the shelves for only about a month before vanishing. While they’re here, they’re mild, sweet, and floral… delicate in flavor, […]
Browned-Butter Pecan Ice Cream
(Browned-Butter Pecan Ice Cream – recipe in post) It’s National Ice Cream Month! Not everyone has an entire month dedicated to one of their favorite things, but here I am, eatin’ ice cream and feelin’ fat and sassy. Butter pecan is such a classic flavor. Sweet, nutty, and just a little salty… and far too […]
Very Vanilla Ice Cream – and I Spill The (Vanilla) Beans
(Very Vanilla Ice Cream – because ‘plain’ is not a flavor – recipe in post) It’s no secret that I’m a fiend for this cold, creamy dessert. I used to tell people, sorry, I can’t hang out. I have a date with Ben… and Jerry. Ice cream, to me, is like fuel to a vehicle – […]
Watermelon Salad – Red, White, and Blue… and Green!
(Watermelon Salad – recipe in post) Ah, Independence Day. Gunpowder in the air, children burning themselves with sparklers, and the wafting scent of neighbors firing up their grills… even though it’s so hot they could cook the burgers on the pavement. There’s nothing quite like it! A couple years ago, a friend brought a salad […]
Declaring War on Clutter
What’s this? Drop cloths, ladders, and drywall dust on every surface of my house? Wait, where am I in all this… Ah – there I am! I’ve traded my spatula for a paint brush, and I’m on a mission! I’ve been seeing a lot of red-white-and-blue desserts lately. Berry tarts made to look like the […]
Sweet Potato & Pistachio Quinoa Salad
(Sweet Potato & Pistachio Quinoa – recipe in post) I have a question… what qualifies as a salad? From chicken, tuna, and potato salads, all the way to grain, bean, and fruit salads – there are so many options besides the basic leafy greens. Does it have to be cold? No. There are plenty […]