As soon as I stepped off the plane from Alaska onto Minnesota soil, I knew fall had arrived. The day I left was a scorcher, topping 94 degrees with a sticky humidity, but none of that remained. It’s like the universe has a way of pushing summer out when the state fair ends, and to […]
Tags: Almond Flour, Apples
September 18, 2015
Pull up a chair at any Lutheran church luncheon in Minnesota and you’ll find creamy chicken salad sandwiches served on soft milk buns, a pickle plate, and multiple pans of “bars” for dessert. Friendly conversation and laughter fills the room, and even though you’re in a place of worship, you’ll probably hear a little small […]

Tags: Apples
September 14, 2015
this … You know those situations you look back on and remember your hesitations, yet are are so grateful something told you to “go”? Such is my reflection on collaborating with the team at Prescribe Nutrition for the past six months, developing recipes and food photography for their Prescribe Balance programs. If you’ve read the […]

September 3, 2015
Take-out dinners are rare in our house, but we do love Chipotle bowls for a quick and healthy meal when life gets in the way. In fact, the servings are so big that we often are able to order once, eat twice. I knew last week was going to be busy, so I thought I’d make […]

August 30, 2015
this … I ‘m so glad zucchini is getting its day in the spotlight thanks to the spiralizing trend. People who swore off this vegetable for years are now putting “zoodles” on their plate, a win for health and variety. I love them too, but truth be told, I fell in love with this humble vegetable quite some […]

Tags: Zucchini
August 20, 2015
this … I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all sworn we’ve told our partners something, then realize with the shock in their eyes that we missed the mark – like mine when Brian announced amongst friends that he was headed to North Carolina to put his other house on the market. Men’s brains…… There was […]

August 17, 2015
Never would I have imagined the joy that flowed through my hands as I picked these French breakfast radishes and fresh herbs from my vertical garden. Even though it may have been a small harvest, the fact that I grew my own food was extremely satisfying, especially after cooking with the radishes. They make the perfect side […]

August 11, 2015
Although I named this post after a simple recipe, it could very well be “How I Came to Love the Humble Green Bean.” Blistered and charred from a hot roast in the oven and tossed with fresh lemon, dill, and crushed almonds, this recipe is always a winner. How to Make Blistered Green Beans A […]

July 30, 2015
this … No matter what state you call home, this time of year is captured best with beautiful, fresh food. More often than not, my summer meals come together without a recipe. I’m moved by the flavors of the season and the abundance of produce I can get my hands on. One day that might […]

July 28, 2015
this … Homemade party mix – the common thread of all summer picnics, holiday parties, and road trips. My mom’s rendition of this classic is one forever etched in my mind, and on my tastebuds. She didn’t hold the recipe hostage, giving it out to those who requested, but theirs never tasted quite the same. […]

July 22, 2015
this … I love colorful flowers, I love fresh food. Every year I have good intentions, decorating our patio with a few baskets of beauties and planting tomatoes, peppers and herbs in a small area below our 3rd story condo. And every year the story is the same. The flowers die within a month, a combination of […]

July 18, 2015
If given the choice of pie, cake, or ice cream, this girl will pick a bowl of the cool creamy stuff every time. No matter what season it is, I have a favorite. Peppermint stick in the depths of winter, pumpkin ice cream in fall, rhubarb swirl in spring, and my new obsession that’s good any time […]

July 13, 2015