Where Passion & Purpose Collide
My hubby has been away for the past five days riding his 4-wheeler in the mountains of Kentucky. I have no doubt that there’s been an ungodly amount of farting, burping, grunting and other blatant displays of manhood going on down in those parts. It’s a little scary what can happen when 8 grown men assemble in the hills where… Read More
You are in for a treat, people. I’ve got the dish on a decadent chocolate fix that’ll make your palate happy, not to mention your conscience! Along with all the incredible health benefits of coconut oil (just google it), cocoa is associated with decreased blood pressure, improved blood vessel health, and improved cholesterol levels, while dates – which are what… Read More
Our sweet Bean turned six this week, so we threw a little bash. It was her first party not celebrating her little brother’s birthday too {and madness that inevitably ensues} and I’m quite certain I was more excited than she was. I’m talking small and sweet here…paper lanterns, polka dots, cherry blossoms, little sandwiches…the whole kit and caboodle. I.was.in.heaven! I… Read More
The summer heat is finally settling in (we’ve had some cold spells here in Michigan), farmer’s markets are in full swing, and…well, citrus goes with everything. That was my sad attempt at casual poetry. Thank you, thank you, I’m here till Thursday. I posted this recipe last year, after sharing it at a progressive dinner (where I was asked for… Read More
Firstly, congrats to Caitlin & Erica, winners of the Pumpkin & Parsnip giveaway. Thanks to fumbly little fingers, there were two winners. And a 25% off coupon for all those who participated. Lucky you! Secondly, while we’ve discovered we’re not dog people, or cat people for that matter…we are now officially chicken people. I used to think this type of… Read More
I’ve had a few friends comment on the cute weekly meal plan I have framed on top of my fridge and my response is always the same…”yes!! I plan to get those printables on the blog…soonish!”. And, wouldn’cha know it…today is officially “soonish”. It’s only taken me 6 months to deliver. I realized that I hadn’t made them available yet… Read More
We’ve been making our own bread for a few years now, sans bread machine, and with all the different recipes we’ve tried and tweaked, this is – hands down – our favorite. It has fast become our go-to sandwich bread. Now, it’s no beer bread, but it’s delish none the less {and it’s far more versatile}. It is moist, soft,… Read More
It’s been 31 days since I had refined sugar, and let me just tell ya…I feel phenomenal!! My skin is clearer, my head is less foggy {far fewer headaches}, my energy level is more steady, and my jeans are loser {whoot whoot!}. It helps that along with cutting out the garbage, we’ve tossed in a heaping dose of the good… Read More
We’re gathering to celebrate my baby sister’s 23 years of life today. It just so happens she’s also cutting refined sugar out of her diet, which meant Project: Sugar-Free Dessert was a mission I was game to take on. Usually this is our big sister’s department, as she makes the most breath-taking cakes and treats, exquisite for both the palate… Read More
We have about 25 women who have joined forces to encourage each other {via a facebook group} as we work to cut refined sugars out of our diets in 2013. And it’s awesome! The journey is always more fun together. The shared wisdom, chin-lifting & recipe ideas are just beginning to take off and I’m excited to see how we’ll… Read More
There is no question about my love affair with squash. I just dig it. Summer. Acorn. Zucchini. I could live without the stringy spaghetti variety, in all honesty, but my all time favorite remains Butternut. It just makes my palate happy. I am, on the other hand, trying very hard to get along with kale. It’s a powerhouse nutritionally, which… Read More
It occurred to me last month, as Christmas crept sneakily toward us, that my desire to actually attempt some of the smashing homespun gift ideas I’d been pinning with passion, combined with my astounding ability to procrastinate, were a match made in hades. And then I promptly forgot that profound thought and continued on my way. As is common for… Read More
