Fluffy and smooth, this roasted cauliflower dip tastes like the best hummus you’ve ever had, but doesn’t have any beans. Super flavorful, super easy. Vegan. Plus a recap of my Aldi grocery shopping experience. Let’s just say I was so impressed with their increased selection of fresh and organic foods.
Tags: Cauliflower
September 18, 2017
This recipe for really chewy no-bake peanut butter granola bars is easy to make and they taste amazing. Made with oats, gluten-reef pretzels, pecans, and dried fruit.

September 13, 2017
Every August, Brian’s fantasy football draft alerts me that the end of summer is near. Ugh. That’s right where we are right now, isn’t it? I tried joining in on the fantasy fun and creating a team a few years ago, but I was terrible. I didn’t do any research, and it became a fairly […]

Tags: Cheese
August 31, 2017
A closer look at what it really means for a family farm and the dairy products they provide us with to be 100% grass-fed.

August 30, 2017
A guide to five low-key hikes in northern Minnesota that are amongst some of the most beautiful waterfalls, forests, and overlooks that state has to offer.

August 24, 2017
These Soft Olive Oil Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are moist, spiced, & incredibly delicious! Made with olive oil, oats, almond flour, & honey. Although they’re full of good for you ingredients (and naturally gluten-free), these taste nothing like “health biscuits”, as Brian has coined my less desirable treats. A warm blend of nutty oats and honey, studded with the perfect ratio of plump, sweet raisins.

August 20, 2017
The arugula has a mild, peppery bite, tossed with bright lemon juice and olive oil. And salt! Such an important part for bringing out the true flavors of greens. Plump, Driscoll’s raspberries play with the sweetness of the corn in the polenta, and the creaminess of the goat cheese is satisfying in its own right. I can’t help to think I need to use berries in more savory applications after eating this.

August 15, 2017
About these Quinoa Salad Picnic Jars: They’re fresh, light, and the perfect thing to pack alongside a bottle of white wine for your next picnic. Or a “not-sad” desk lunch. As well as a solution for dinnertime that falls between watching one child’s soccer game and the others tee ball practice. Cucumber ribbons and whole basil leaves. Earthy […]

August 10, 2017
I’m head over heels about these soft and springy raspberry cakelets, also known as financiers. They taste of almonds, vanilla, and caramelized butter, and their golden edges make room for a pocket of fresh Driscoll’s raspberries. I love the ease of being able to make them in a muffin tin! And their small size makes them just right for an afternoon sweet tooth.

Tags: Almond Flour
August 1, 2017
I always think about ordering eggs benedict when we’re out for brunch, but truth is I’ve been disappointed too many times to take that chance. So I created this Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, with shaved cucumber, pickled red onions, and creamy avocado sauce. A not-so-rich, fresh take on a classic. Plus a video to show you how!

July 23, 2017
This Minted Baba Ganoush is very easy to make, roasted in the oven, then blended in a food processor or blender with just a few ingredients. Think of it as hummus, but the eggplant stands in for the chickpeas. With tahini, lime juice, and a few spices, it has a mediterranean feel that goes lovely with pita bread, vegetables, crackers, and even as a sandwich spread.

July 13, 2017
I never dreamed I’d visit Africa. And I certainly never dreamed I’d run through the African plains with over 1,200 refugees, celebrating their freedom. Together, as friends. It has taken me a while to write this post about my visit to Uganda, an amazing opportunity I received through the American Refugee Committee, to visually capture Nakivale, […]

July 6, 2017