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
Rainy days give me every reason to remain indoors, wrapped in a tattered sweatshirt, my hair in braids, and a light hearted book in hand. I can’t resist the urge to bake, as I crave food with warm spices and soft textures. I write this post as I bite into one of these AIP Paleo Breakfast […]

Tags: Carrots
July 8, 2015
this … You’re probably wondering why it’s the end of June and I’m posting a recipe for savory oatmeal. Sunny and warm mornings greet us as we wake, new flowers blossoming on the patio where I enjoy breakfast every chance I get. It seems like the perfect opportunity for fresh fruit atop yogurt and a […]

June 29, 2015
this … I always knew that vacation was good for the soul, but its timing couldn’t have been better. California certainly welcomed me, and for 7 days I was surrounded by love and compassion, engaging conversations, and activities that make my heart happy. First I flew to Los Angeles to see Kelli, the friend I […]

June 9, 2015
Have you hopped on the chicken thigh bandwagon yet? If not, I think this easy recipe might be your one way ticket, no looking back. Like many, I grew up a child of the late 80’s, where fat was considered the devil and Jane Fonda was every woman’s 6:00 am pal. A typical “healthy” dinner consisted […]

May 31, 2015
There’s no doubt about it. I miss chocolate. I’ve never been one who fights over the last piece of rich, caramel praline cheesecake, but rather craves the sweet treats that go well with coffee. Those that can stand in for breakfast or dessert, like this Carob Cake with Date Caramel Spread. This AIP Carrot Cake also […]

May 26, 2015