Today’s post was inspired by a recent trip to a coffee shop with my sweet friend from middle school. She ordered a Raspberry Mocha, which I immediately wanted. I knew however, that ordering one would leave me with a very unhappy belly. Instead I opted for a decaf Americano and …
We are deep into the heart of pumpkin spice season and I couldn’t be happier! Fall will always be my favorite time of year and I cannot think of anything that goes better with fall than a pumpkin spiced treat. Today I’m bringing you an easy to make and delightfully …
Oh boy, it’s almost that time of year – cold and flu season. I’m not one for flu shots, I prefer to bolster my immune system naturally. A clean diet, some stress management, a good night’s sleep, and some common sense (wash your hands!) go a long way towards staying …
September is one of my favorite times of year. Here in Michigan, we usually still get some pretty warm and sunny days and nice cool evenings. So I get the best of two seasons – summer and fall! The other great thing about September? Zucchini everywhere!! I love zucchini for …
Oh yes, I did this. Probably shouldn’t have, because I can see it being a new addiction. This is a once you start, you can’t stop kinda food. You’ve been warned – now eat responsibly. I love, love, love chocolate and coconut together. For one of my all time favorite …
So you have decided to tackle roasting a pie pumpkin or maybe you just carved your Halloween pumpkin and decided to save the seeds. What next? Roast them for a delicious treat! My recipe involves soaking and sprouting the seeds to degrade the phytic acid (an anti-nutrient that prevents the …
It’s blueberry season in Michigan! Time to head to the U-pick farm. We went a little crazy and picked ourselves 27 pounds of blueberries. Don’t get me wrong, I love to eat them straight up, but that can get a little boring after a while! So I froze about half …
I think every kid loves Sloppy Joes. And since adults are just big kids, most adults love them too! Alex has been asking for me to create a “clean” version for a while now, so here it is. No, it does not taste exactly like the stuff in the can. …
It’s New Year’s Eve! What are you doing tonight? Alex and I usually enjoy a huge homemade feast, drink some Champagne, and watch a movie, but this year we are breaking out of the mold and celebrating with family and friends at Alex’s cousin’s new house. Alex and I are …
It’s harvest time around these parts and I’m happy to report that our little garden was pretty productive this year! Today’s recipe came from our garden to our table as a delicious side dish for oven roasted chicken. I love eggplant and am always looking for new ways to use …
