I look forward to the weekends for many reasons, but mostly for longer, slower breakfasts, making things a little more decadent and special than what we’re used to on the weekdays.
A few well-chosen ingredients go a long way in this simple but gratifying recipe. Cinnamon, vanilla, and roasted sweet potato are added to the egg and milk. Udi’s Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread goes for a swim in the custard, and the rest is up to the griddle. And that deep-brown, lacy appearance on its exterior? A sign it’s been properly cooked.
October 28, 2017
Scenes from my visit to Sunriver, Oregon.

October 21, 2017
I told you I had more to share about our trip to Canada, as I was doing some work for Travel Manitoba. And this post is just that, along with a recipe for these vegetable tartines. 🌿 Composed of homemade sourdough, tomato confit, roasted vegetables, and pepper jack. That I made with a stranger in rural Manitoba, in another stranger’s home. As foreign (and maybe a little scary) as that sounds, it’s a true testament to the fact that food brings all of us together.
The time we spent outside the city, among the country land and folk, was perhaps my favorite part of the visit. It’s where I felt a strong connection to the ground I was standing on, and the people I crossed paths with. Downtown Winnipeg moved us with its history and modern revitalization, but rural Manitoba is very special in its own right.

October 15, 2017
Crisps/crumbles/cobblers…. it’s one of the few baking categories that doesn’t require exact precision, which my pantry loves. And is exactly how this breadcrumb version came to be when I realized I’d ran out of oats and all I could think about was that bubbling pan of cozy coming out of the oven. But I did have a few slices of whole grain bread hiding out in the freezer, which I promptly turned into breadcrumbs. And pecans. Brown sugar. And butter.
It turned out homey, sweet, and comforting, with a generous crisp topping that’s nutty and toasted just right.

Tags: Apples
September 30, 2017
As a Minnesotan, I often forget how lucky we are to border another country, a characteristic which only a few states in the US can claim. Our northern sky buds right up to Canada, a country that sees the four seasons, has incredibly picturesque landscape, and diversity. Yet I’d never been. And now I’m wondering why I waited so long.

September 22, 2017
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