Hi Reader, I'm in disbelief that we're over halfway through June already! I've had summer desserts on my mind A LOT lately (I've been especially craving fruit crisp!), so I thought I'd round up a collection of Fourth of July dessert ideas. They're all festive, they feed a crowd, and they can be made in advance. And there's no reason why you have to wait until the Fourth to make these. It's summer after all and these recipes make the most of it. :) Before we get to those, I've got a new recipe...
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Hi Reader, I was at the farmers market this weekend and loved seeing all the spring produce making its appearance! The vibrant greens, the first strawberries of the season, and those perfect bundles of asparagus had me filling my bags and rushing home to cook. April truly marks the turning point when winter's hearty staples give way to spring's lighter, brighter flavors. There's something so energizing about cooking with the seasons, don't you think? π This is why I'm particularly excited to...
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Hi Reader, April is just days away, and it happens to be my birth month. I thought it would be fun to share an OLD photo of me on my birthday. Yes, I grew up in the 70's as you can tell by the colors of our kitchen and how I was trying to feather my hair like Farrah Fawcett. I never played tennis either but just liked the shirt. π€£π€£π€£ My birthday is on April 17th, so whenever it fell close to Easter my mom would make me an Easter bunny cake. I loved that cake and sometimes I think I need to...
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Hi Reader, I was in Palm Springs for a few days this week. It was sunny and warm, and I got to wear shorts and flip flops for the first time in months. If that doesn't get a person in the mood for spring, I don't know what does. :) I definitely ate like I was on vacation, so I'm craving more salads than usual. I stocked up on plenty of greens and veggies at the grocery store last night after I got home so I have some salad prep to do today! Salads are truly the best way to get a wide variety...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, I spend a lot of time revisiting some of my old recipes to shoot reels for Instagram (are you following me there yet??). I shot one this past week for my almond flour blueberry banana muffins, and I realized that I hadn't made them in far too long. That got me thinking that I should share some of my favorite healthier muffin recipes. We all love muffins right? They're perfect for grab 'n go breakfasts, snacks and even dessert. The muffins I'm sharing below are made with either...
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Hi Reader, When I was growing up, my mom made corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick's Day, and I kept the tradition alive with my own family. To this day, it's one of my favorite meals, especially with a side of crusty Irish brown bread! If you're not a fan of corned beef, try my Irish beef stew or Guinness beef chili (the chili would be great with ground turkey as well!). I've got plenty more St. Patrick's Day ideas for you to check out below, which includes a couple of naturally green...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm a huge sports fan if you haven't caught onto that by now. Football has ended and baseball hasn't started yet, so I'm focused on basketball at the moment. We are watching lots of college basketball right now. Things are really heating up as the March Madness tournament is coming towards the end of this month! Whether youβre hosting a watch party or just enjoying the games from your couch, you can find some appetizers and finger foods that are easy to make, packed with flavor,...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader, We had a lot of snow here in Boise for Valentine's weekend last week and I loved it. Snow makes everything beautiful, and it certainly didn't stop us from going on hikes with our dog. We layered up and went out! While the snow has melted now due to a combination of rain and sunny days, it's still cold and I'm craving all the comfort food. With that craving in mind, I'm sharing (5) vegetarian comfort food recipes below. Each recipe is affordable, customizable and requires minimal...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry Hi Reader, It's already mid-February, there's snow everywhere, and I'm dreaming of spring. Who's with me? There's no sign of it on the horizon here in Boise, but aside from that, I am focused on bringing you more of what you're looking for this year in the way of quick and easy dinners. And let's make them affordable while we're at it, because grocery prices are insane right now. I'll be in my kitchen creating new recipes (and refreshing old ones), but until then,...
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