Globe In – I’ve Got The Whole World In My Mailbox
Read on to learn about GlobeIn, and get a code for 25% off your first box. A few weeks ago I told you about Raw Spice Bar, a company that puts together exotic spice blends from all around the world, and ships them to your door each month. That was the first subscription box of anything I had […]
Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cherries and Walnuts
Crisp and healthy brussels sprout slaw, with tart cherries, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Naturally gluten-free, raw, and easily made vegan. Jump to the recipe here, or read on and get the recipe at the bottom of the post! I’m going to come right out and say it: I love brussels sprouts. I don’t just […]
Gluten-Free Hazelnut Torte
Easy and elegant gluten-free hazelnut torte, with fresh whipped cream and chocolate ganache. Jump to the recipe, here, or read on and get the recipe at the bottom of this post. One of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to host more dinner parties… and a couple of weeks ago, I held my first one. I […]
How To Skin Hazelnuts… THE EASY WAY
This is by far the easiest, most thorough way to skin hazelnuts that I’ve found. If you’ve ever been frustrated by stubborn hazelnut skins, read on! I use hazelnuts in my cooking and baking all the time. Their rich, nutty flavor goes well with pretty much everything, from desserts to salads and everything in between. […]
Monday Musings: New Year’s Resolutions
It seems that at the beginning of every new year, whether I intend to or not, my brain shuts down for a while and everything I had planned gets put on hold. It’s as though I’m racing through life with my foot on the gas, and then January comes and all of a sudden the accelerator doesn’t […]
Curried Kabocha Squash Soup
This Kabocha Squash Soup is rich and velvety without the need for dairy. Jump to the recipe here, or read on and get the recipe at the bottom of this post. I’m not ashamed to admit that I once bought a pair of pregnancy pants for the express purpose of wearing while eating. You would think […]
Top 6 Make Ahead Breakfasts To Kick Weekday Mornings In The Butt
Let’s face it: breakfast is the reason I get out of bed most mornings. I open my eyes, fumble with my alarm, debate hitting snooze, remember all the things I need to get done, groan, and then remember… oh yeah, breakfast! Then I drift out of bed like a cartoon character following the scent of […]
Raw Spice Bar Malaysian Curry Laksa
Read on to learn about Raw Spice Bar, and get a code for 50% off your first month of spices. Growing up, my favorite meals were boxed macaroni and cheese and microwaved plates of nachos. (Or “chips and cheese,” as I so imaginatively called it then. To this day I remember my four-year-old self being […]
Tomato Quinoa (Nasi Tomato)
This Tomato Quinoa is inspired by the Malaysian rice dish Nasi Tomato, and for such simple ingredients, it is incredibly flavorful. Garlic and onions are sauteed with whole spices like cumin, cinnamon, and clove, and the flavors are anything but plain. The recipe comes from The Casual Veggie Cookbook (available here), and was created by my […]
Toasted Honey And Hazelnut Granola & 6 Tips For Homemade Granola Perfection
Sweet and nutty toasted honey and hazelnut granola. Jump to the recipe here, or read on to get my tips for making perfect granola, and get the recipe at the bottom of the post. Homemade granola is one of the simplest and tastiest things that can come out of your kitchen in thirty minutes or less. All […]
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, I’d like you to meet my friends. I know we haven’t been seeing each other all that long, but it’s time you get to know them, because they’ve been asking about you and I just can’t keep your sweet deliciousness a secret any longer. Seriously, though, I think I’ve fallen in love […]
Roasted Butternut Squash with Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce and Thyme (and Thoughts on Gratitude)
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means great big heaping platefuls of mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, corn pudding, gravy, stuffing, and gravy. Did I mention gravy? My sister in law recently confessed to me that she owns six gravy boats. Six. There are some things in life that you can never have enough […]