Simple Smoky Bourbon Butternut Soup
We’ve made this a few times in the past week or so. The gorgeous bright orange color makes me so happy every batch, and the flavor is really unique and satisfying. It would be perfect for something a...
View ArticleFall Gift Idea for Teachers
I got this idea from an adorable cure for the “Halloween Hangover” gift idea that Katie posted at Sweet Rose Studio. She is exactly right- November 1st really is the perfect occasion for a thoughtful...
View ArticleFlourless Quinoa Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Happy Halloween! I hope your day was festive and included more treats than tricks. Just in case you are one treat short, here are some tasty whole grain cookies I stirred up last night. They used up 5...
View ArticleWeekend Houseguest Menu
If I am being completely honest, “entertaining” is not my favorite thing. The pressure of having everything ready at the same time, choosing recipes and drinks that impress, keeping the conversation...
View ArticleGift Idea for Health Nuts
My Aunt Gay (we’ve nicknamed her AGG) made a cool discovery the other day, and it is perfect for any health nuts on your holiday shopping list: Element custom whole food bars. Basically, you give...
View ArticleBlueberry-Kale Green Smoothie
This may be the wrong thing to admit to you, since I blog about nutritious food and you’re reading a post about drinking kale so you’re probably pretty close to Health Nut Extraordinaire status, but...
View ArticleSweets for Your Sweetie: Cherry-Cacao Nut & Seed Bites
Are you looking for a healthy homemade sweet for your Valentine? I love the idea of those raw (or almost-raw) bars and bites made of nuts and dried fruits that you see everywhere. I’ve played around...
View ArticleA Simple Breakfast
This post isn’t much, just a simple little breakfast idea that came together yesterday morning: whole grain cornbread + raw honey or jam + organic plain Greek yogurt. What are your favorite breakfasts...
View ArticleVegan Cheesecake and Other Birthday Treats
You know those moments when you realize that a friend or family member truly knows you well? Like when they read your mind, help you figure out something deep about yourself, or pick out the perfect...
View ArticleSonoma County Bakers, Bed & Breakfast
In California a couple of weekends ago, our realtor recommended that we go to the Santa Rosa Farmer’s Market for breakfast. Boy, were we glad we did! Not only did the plates from a couple of booths...
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