Like a good cleanse, cleaning out the fridge and pantry is good for the soul. I was in a food rut and I wanted to get ready for a new season of cooking. And with all the holiday cooking and baking on the horizon, now is a great time for a food re-org. For me […]
Apple picking and canning….catching up on fall
There has been so much going on here lately, so much that I’m going to keep close to my own heart for a while longer before I explain. But I do want to do a little catching up some photos and good times that I have thought about sharing. It is nice to focus on […]
Rainbow of Popsicles – new yellow and green recipes
This summer one of the freezer drawers in our kitchen fridge has been designated for popsicles. It gets added to almost daily, as we pour our leftover smoothie concoctions into molds, freeze and make them available for anytime snacks. All the kids that float through these doors knows about this freezer drawer and our habit […]
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Orange & Cardamon
Sharing this recipe has been on my mind since I hosted a girls night last month. Since I’m in party sharing mode, I’m finally getting around to posting it. It is SO very yummy! I’ve had in cake form too. But this time I made bite-size mini cakes for a low key gathering. The recipe […]
Homemade Fudgesicles and Orange Creamsicles
You have to admit, these Fun Fudgesicles (made with chocolate hazelnut butter) are fun enough to be a party on a stick. I got the idea from Pinterest using Nutella and a fancy popsicle maker. Making Nutella Fudgesicles is not a new idea – but I do think these are SO DARN fun. And SO […]
Brownies visit “Farmer Megan”
One of my mom missions is to have my kids know where their food comes from, eat good food, know the importance of organic food, and well, make overall good food choices in life. It’s not always easy. My oldest daughter will still tell you Cheese-its are her favorite food. Sigh…… But we do our best. One […]
Arugula Pesto
I love pesto. It spruces up a sandwich, quiche, a quesadilla, pasta and and even a salad. BUT it’s not basil season yet. And I’m up to my EARS in Arugula. So what the heck – we made Arugula pesto. I use it just like pesto and I love it almost as much. Arugula Pesto […]
Best Basic Vinaigrette recipe
Springtime means LOTS of greens and LOTS of salads here. This basic vinaigerette recipe makes every salad, and ever green – from arugula, spinach, field greens to chinese cabbage – taste great. And it’s versatile for a changing palate. I change up what kinds of vinegar I use, from something heavy like balsamic, or a […]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
This summer I’m striving to not rely on store bought snacks around the house. There’s always plenty of apples, bananas, smoothies and cheese. But instead of crackers and store bought sweets, I’m getting our favorite recipes ready for a basic, constant rotation of baking and the filling the HUGE task of keeping three mouths fed […]