I fear that by the end of fall, I may have an orange tint to my skin. I think this is a legitimate fear given all the winter squash I have been devouring. They are just so delicious this season I can’t help myself. I think it is an unwritten rule that they absolutely must…
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How to: Seasonal Cooking – Apple Muffins
Remember the game where you twist the stem of an apple, and each twist corresponds with a letter of the alphabet, and whichever letter the stem twists off at is the first letter of your true love’s name? Good game. Though, not quite fair to anyone who’s name begins with anything after about G. Today…
How to: Snack Healthy – Green Bean ‘Fries’
It’s the beginning of football season. I am not thrilled. But this year, I’m going to take a glass-half-full approach. And really focus on the snacks. When I think ‘football snack’, the words decadent, greasy and fried come to mind. As does indigestion. Time for a something on the lighter side methinks. And while the…
How to: Healthy Appetizer – Shrimp and Mango Fresh Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
When ordering Thai, I only ever order fresh rolls when it’s warm out. Not like it’s a rule or anything, but they’re so cool and fresh I want nothing to do with them when I’m in the middle of my winter comfort food zone. What I’m saying is, it’s finally warm enough for fresh rolls!…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Grilled Pineapple, Two Ways
GRILLING SEASON!!!! (all caps totally necessary) Grilled pineapple needs to be on to your list of ‘things to grill’ this summer. NEEDS TO BE. (once again, legit all cap use) To convince you I’m posting two recipes, and both are blow-your-hair-back good. First up is grilled pineapple salsa. The photo below pretty much sums up…
How To: Snack Healthy – Date and Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Simple seems to be the name of the game around this house lately. Last Monday brought you a simple, single-serving banana pancake and this week, a simple oat based cookie. It is so simple, it can be whipped together in your food processor during even the shortest of nap times. One bowl, 5 ingredients, well…
How to: Snack Healthy – Chocolate Cherry Bran Muffins
Did I have you at ‘chocolate cherry’? I can be sneaky like that. Just look at all those other goodies, though. Prunes, guys! Bran, people! I didn’t think Prune & Whole Wheat Bran Muffins was sexy enough, though. Or sexy in any way. At all. While sexy may be a stretch, these muffins have serious…