You should know, I’ve never actually made “normal” lasagna. I’ve plopped the stuff into a muffin pan for ‘Cupcake Lasagna’, and now have smooshed butternut squash puree and shrooms between layers of pasta…but the meat & ‘mater based kind, I have yet to try. A little backwards, am I. Since watching Food Inc. and Forks Over Knives, we’ve been trying… Read More
Pumpkin No-Bake Cookies
Be forewarned. These bad boys masquerade around as healthy-lookin’ fellas, what with all those thickly rolled oats, walnuts and pepitas {naked pumpkin seeds} – not to mention the beta-carotene packed pumpkin puree – but don’t be fooled. They’re all sorts of bad. In a good way, of course. They’re stickier and gooier than your average no-bake cookie, which is part… Read More
Fabulousness {in Human Form}
Meet my girls. For almost 10 years now, the gorgeous gal on the left has been my best friend. We have walked through newlywed awkwardness, new-mama sleeplessness, thick {waistlines} and thin {wallets}, blissful friendship and miserable disappointment {in each other}, and the sweet friendship we revel in today couldn’t be stronger, because of our rich history together. And then 5… Read More
Beet Hummus {recipe}
There’s no doubt that our family loves hummus – especially with heavy garlic & a kick of cumin – and with the amount of fuchsia vegetable surging through our bodies {that’s a lovely mental image, isn’t it?} without much of a dent being made in our stash – it was time to get creative and try a combination of the… Read More
Garden Fresh Recipes {You Won’t Want to Miss!}
We’ve had squash, tomatoes, herbs and other delectable edibles growing out of our ears over here, and trying to find fun, new ways to cook ‘em, grill ‘em & bake ‘em up has been an adventure! We knew one of the first creative ways we were going to use up some of our zucchini this year was repeating the grilled… Read More
Bruschetta!
We like food around here. Good food. Fresh food. Flavorful food. It all equals full, happy bellies. Which explains the mystery of shrinking of pants. But that’s another post. Our garden just happens to be bursting with succulent, sun-ripened tomatoes and fresh, aromatic herbs…so bruschetta was a no-brainer appetizer when friends joined us for dinner earlier this week. It’s no… Read More
C3 Cookies {Chocolate Chip Chickpea}
Garbanzo beans. Chick peas. Those hummus thingies. We like to call them “baby bottoms”. Because we’re weird like that. But mostly because they actually look like little baby bottoms. Take a peek, you just might become a word convert. As you may have noticed, we’ve blossomed into a slightly crunchy crew lately. Okay, pretty crunchy, with a splash of enthusiasm… Read More
Marzipan {Recipe & Welcome! Printable}
I’m all about packaging. It isn’t usually evident by the way I look most days – especially after being brutalized by Jillian Michaels for 20 minutes – but the desire is there. Buried somewhere beneath sweat, old yoga pants, flushed cheeks and Amazon-woman hair. Personal presentation aside, I’m drawn to details, to beauty, to color, and I have this undeniable… Read More
The Naughty Cookies {viewer discretion advised}
The cookies you are about to see are not intended for your grandma’s consumption. Nor are they intended for your 5 year old’s lunch box. Any resemblance to actual curves or derrières or bosoms, living or dead, is by no way coincidental. These sugar-infused representations of actual body parts were crafted “purely” for the purpose of bridal shower enjoyment. Or… Read More
My {Big} Sister, the Rock Star
There’s a whole lot of love in our family. In case you were unclear on that. Which, if you know my family even a wee smidge, you couldn’t possibly be. We’re pretty lovey and smoochie-ish. Even our hubbies are veritable cream-puffs on the inside. Every time we get together, it’s like the mutual admiration society having a tea party. Because… Read More
Busy, Busy, Bug, Butter & Bars
{If you’re here for a recipe…scroll down and avoid the dross. You’re welcome} As I type, my loved ones are passed out in their respective rooms, drooling, quite possibly, the dishwasher is running, the yogurt and kefir are culturing in their respective jars, the kettle is boiling {hallelujah!} and the wheat berries are soaking in preparation for sprouting. I love… Read More
Paisley & Sugar
Oh yes…there’s more! While I realize I don’t write an actual foodie blog, there is just no denying that I’ve been bitten by the baking bug lately. I just can’t seem to get enough of making sugar pretty and colorful. So I’m dragging you along with me for the ride {good thing photos are calorie free, eh?”} Next sugar cookie… Read More
