this … Tomorrow marks one year that my dad’s fiance left us too soon. While nearly everything in my life is wonderful right now, my heart is heavy with thoughts of remembrance. I wonder why God took her so quickly…… why some of the most giving and kind souls end up fighting the battle against cancer, or […]
Tags: Carrots
September 26, 2014
Preserving cherry tomatoes doesn’t get much easier than this! All it takes is a slow roast at low heat, with the tomatoes smattered with fresh herbs and garlic. The sweet, fresh tomatoes transform into little nuggets of deep, concentrated flavor without having to lift a thumb. I recommend going all out to finish them, covering them […]

Tags: Tomatoes
September 20, 2014
Treat yourself Tuesday is here – let there be chocolate! I posted these Coconut Flour Blondies a few weeks ago on Instagram and many of you asked for the recipe, but I hadn’t quite perfected it yet. Until now. I’m still learning how to bake with coconut flour, which takes a bit more recipe testing […]

Tags: Chocolate
September 16, 2014
I know I’m not the first one to tell you that good health comes from a combination of things, intertwined within our mind, body and soul. Often we think of nutrition and physical activity first even though mindfulness and self-care are equally as important. Admittedly I was one of those people throughout much of my […]

September 9, 2014
this … The weather may be a bit cooler, but summer doesn’t officially end until September 21st. As I mentioned in my last post, there’s a beautiful collision of summer and fall happening right in front of eyes at the market. So before I start recommending you eat winter squash for every meal of the […]

Tags: Cheese, Tomatoes, Zucchini
September 6, 2014
this … Although the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” was made for the holidays, I find the lyrics playing in my head as I stroll down the aisles of the farmers market these days. Tomatoes of all colors, crisp cucumbers, zucchini of every size, bags full of sweet corn piled high. […]

August 31, 2014
this … Have you ever heard of socca? I hadn’t either until I craved a crispy flatbread after learning of my gluten allergy several years ago. Imagine your favorite thin crust pizza only made of chickpea flour & a little olive oil, cooked on a blistering hot cast iron skillet. It’s a fine example of […]

Tags: Tomatoes
August 21, 2014
Don’t get me wrong – I’m very thankful for companies that make gluten free crackers. They’re convenient, taste pretty good, and fairly easy to find at most stores. But let’s be honest, they just aren’t the same. Mostly because they’re made of rice or they’re trying to be a whole bunch of things – vegan, […]

August 6, 2014
this … I have to admit these dreamy Cherry Cheesecake Bars are a welcomed departure from squash. With the book finally being available in stores, last week was quite busy. It included a little TV appearance, radio interview, cooking class, a blog celebration and my first book signing. Whew. It was one of the most […]

July 28, 2014
this … Just wanted to pop in with the segment from Twin Cities Live today and give you a chance to WIN a copy of Smitten with Squash as part of my Summer Squash Celebration Week! As always, I had a wonderful time with Elizabeth and new co-host Steve making delicious recipes with the zucchini […]

Tags: Zucchini
July 22, 2014
this … Over the last month, this whole writing a book thing has became real in many ways. I still feel a little weird when people ask me what the book is about and I respond bashfully with “Squash, both summer and winter varieties. You know, endless ways of turning them into delicious eats and […]

Tags: Zucchini
July 21, 2014
I’ve been eager to share a few recipes with you since a trial run with my new grain mill that Wondermill so graciously sent to me as part of a fun collaboration. These soft and delicate Gluten Free Oat Crepes are the first in a series of three recipes I’ve developed for them that anyone […]

July 12, 2014