Would think I’m crazy if I said massaging kale was therapeutic? Or maybe you think I’m crazy because I just admitted that I massage a vegetable….. :) Yes, they are both true and if you try this recipe you will know exactly what I’m talking about! It’s really a win-win situation with this technique. For […]
June 22, 2012
On Tuesday evening I had one of the most humbling, grounding experiences I will remember forever. Around 5:00 Brian and I hopped in the car to make the drive down River Road to Stockholm, Wisconsin whose population sign reads 66 as you approach. We turned onto County Road J and wound our way through the […]

June 15, 2012
I have to confess…. I may be hoarding rhubarb right now. Not only am I using it every possible way while I’ve got it fresh, I’m freezing it too so that come dead of winter I can make myself this fab rhubarb cake. Waiting 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven is perhaps […]

Tags: Rhubarb
June 7, 2012
I don’t know what it is about grilling but it’s intimidating to me. I’m getting better, but still – it’s not my best cooking technique. Regardless, it was time to try grilling tofu for a meatless summertime barbecue. As I was picking up fantastic spring veggies as the farmer’s market, I started bringing together a […]

May 24, 2012
As I grow up I’m really starting to love Spring and embrace all that it brings. New life is everywhere. The weather gods stop threatening snow and the winter coats get stowed away. Finally the green grass shoots through the soil, the chirping chorus of birds returns and fresh vegetables grace our plates. It’s a […]

May 7, 2012
this … I may not be a dare devil or even consider myself an avid risk taker, but there is one thing I like to go a little Evel Knievel with and that’s food. Typically when out gathering ingredients I plop one thing in my cart or farmer’s market bag that I look at and […]

April 27, 2012
Any of you who know me understand that: a. I love, love, love, my cat Grace. She’s my little black beauty, my comfort, my friend. b. The same can be said about my relationship with chocolate, and hers apparently :) The above picture depicts exactly how the both of us felt when I got my […]

Tags: Chocolate
April 20, 2012
Click video above to see how to make this Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes recipe! this … Ever had a guest or friend say, well I really don’t like “vegetable xyz” or “vegetables are so boring”…..? Well, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Roast them and you’ll turn any naysayer into […]

Tags: Cauliflower
April 16, 2012
this … Here’s a fun appetizer that is colorful, refreshing, and easy to make! Perfect for the upcoming Super Bowl party you may be attending or as a prelude to your next girl’s night watching the Bachelorette, lol :) Ever time I bring these to a gathering people also thank me for a small bite […]

January 25, 2012
On cold Minnesota nights when there is not a bone in your body that wants to head outdoors, what better thing to do than spend an evening with great friends, lots of wine, and a curry themed dinner. With that amazing combination, I knew I would warm up in a heartbeat. Not only was this […]

January 16, 2012
Ever since sampling some of my friend Amy’s amazing ginger cookies, I have had visions of creating a gluten free version so I could indulge in a dozen rather than a tiny nibble. Smells of ginger, spice, and everything nice waft throughout the house as these chewy cookies bake up. What I find too often when […]

January 2, 2012
The holiday season is a time when hearty meals and sweet treats find their way into our daily routines. With all that richness I find myself craving vegetables and salads to freshen things up and nourish my body with lots of vitamins and minerals. I especially like creating recipes that are visually appealing because I […]

Tags: Apples, Cauliflower
December 19, 2011