5 reasons to pick up a watermelon – NOW... IT'S HOT OUTSIDE! It’s in season right now, which means it is at it’s sweetest, juiciest, ripest, and cheapest! It is absolutely delicious. It’s low in calories because it is mostly water, and it is wonderfully hydrating. It is … [Read more...]
Stop and Smell the Flowers
It's late. It's only Monday. I've finally gotten my shower and have slipped back into my House Dress. I'm laying across my bed and don't plan to move for 12 hours. I haven't read anything blog worthy. Haven't found time to get more than about 100 pages into All the Light We … [Read more...]
How to make the Best Fruit Leather
One of my favorite things to do during the warm months is wander arround the local farmer's markets. I love to see what is in season and taste the freshest produce. Berries are a summertime staple. Stone fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots are some of my very … [Read more...]
Your Summer Reading List is Here!
Set out your beach chair, prop up your umbrella, sip your frozen lemonade and dive into one of these fabulous reads. 5 Books that are HOT right now! 1. HEIR OF FIRE (Throne of Glass Series). Okay. I haven't told you guys about this fantasy series and I'm ashamed. It's … [Read more...]
Finally – A Veggie Lasagna that Rocks!
I have always loved lasagna. It was hard to compete with the traditional meat and cheese version until I developed this recipe. I would choose this healthy-flavor-packed lasagna every single time. This is a dish I even feel good serving to guest. It's my go-to if we have a vegan … [Read more...]
Super Fun Series: Cinder
I love reading young adult novels. They are (usually) fast-paced, imaginative, and end happily. I love dissappearing for a couple hours into creative new worlds. When I read the premise of Cinder, honestly, I was skeptical. Cyborgs?! Lunars? But, it's fantastic and I think the … [Read more...]
The Best Pina Coladas
I love pina coladas (non-alchoholic). I love the the tropical flavors; one sip sends me straight to a beautiful beach. Trust me when I say this is fantastic – creamy, sweet, and delicious. pina coladas – guilt free! 2 bananas 2 cups frozen pineapple 1/2 cup coconut … [Read more...]
Ode to David Small
I love children's books. Even in my tiny apartment, somehow I find room for shelves and shelves of children's books. One of my favorite illustrators is David Small. Not only are his illustrations fabulous, but the stories tend to be some of the best. I have collected most of his … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana “Ice Cream”
Rich, creamy, and comforting, ice cream is pure frozen goodness. But this recipe isn't like the iconic favorite. Without cream, custard, and sugar, it isn't really in the same category at all, though it hits all the same notes. Blended frozen banana is smooth, thick, and sweet. … [Read more...]
15 minute Perfect Pesto Pasta
It was dinnertime, I was tired, my husband was gone (not for good). “Spaghetti” is what the kids wanted. I knew just what 15-minute-meal to make. With only 2 pans and 4 pasta bowls, clean was a cinch. 15-minute pesto pasta with broccoli (serves 3, easy to double!) 1/2 lb of … [Read more...]
