Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Fact: this recipe is much more likely to fall under the category of “living to eat” than “eating to live”. Fiction: Healthy living blogs should not be able to occasionally feature recipes for food with little nutritional value. Fact: ’tis the time of the year for treats and splurges (in moderation, of course). Although I did tweak the…
If you subscribe to a plethora of food blogs and websites – as I do – you’ve probably lately seen many recipes for cookies featuring dried cranberries and white chocolate. The tart dried fruit is the perfect complement to the sweet chocolate, and the color scheme is undoubtedly holiday-worthy. What I’m offering you here is…
Muffins are a delightful treat that can brighten up your mornings and add a touch of sweetness to your day. If you’re looking for a unique twist on traditional muffins, then you’re in for a treat with our Maple-Cranberry Muffins with Goat Cheese Filling recipe. These muffins combine the comforting flavors of maple syrup and…
Are you looking for a wholesome and delightful breakfast option that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Blueberry-Coconut Baked Oatmeal recipe! This dish combines the goodness of oats. the sweetness of blueberries, and the tropical flair of coconut to create a breakfast sensation that will leave you craving for…
I was first introduced to the idea of incorporating chamomile tea in baby popsicles by a fellow mom of a parents group I am a member of. She is knowledgeable about herbal remedies for kids/babies, and cleverly refers to the frozen treats as “herbsicles”. Chamomile is a gentle, naturally caffeine-free herb that not only has…
I’d love to tell you that the whole “pancake muffin” concept behind this recipe was intentional, but sadly… no. You see, I bought these square muffin liners, thinking they were the kinds that can stand on their own without the support of a muffin tin. As soon as I scooped the muffin batter into the…
I was tempted to entitle this recipe “Cherry-Peach Crisp”, but the truth of the matter is this healthier version of the classic dessert differs from the original in many ways. The filling relies on the natural sweetness of in-season fresh stone fruit, so there is no need for added sugar. Instead of butter or oil…
Here’s a perfect no-bake back-to-school snack/dessert, the ingredients for which you most likely already have in your kitchen; especially if you have kiddos. I bought a huge box of toasted whole grain oats cereal (basically Cheerios) from Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago, with Lily in mind. I place a handful on her high chair…
This easy, 3-ingredient apricot jam recipe is perfect for using up less-than-sweet fruit. Ready in 15 minutes without any added pectin. Turning Sour Apricots into Sweet Jam Boy, do I know how to pick ‘em. Yes, I’m being sarcastic, and yes, I chose another batch of less-than-stellar summer fruit that I neither wanted to eat plain nor…
This healthy strawberry sauce recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer berries. Sweetened with agave nectar and ready in minutes, it makes a delicious topping for breakfast or dessert. Summer Farmers Market Finds Happy second day of summer! Along with 2 1/2 months off from work, I have been eagerly anticipating the…