Several years ago, I was sick with the flu and had to stay home from work. In the midst of my misery, I had a moment of hope when I climbed out from under a pile of blankets and Kleenex to try to lift my spirits. Granola was the only thing I knew would help

If you haven’t cooked with beer before, you should. I’m not a big beer drinker, but I do love the flavor beer gives to food. It adds a rustic touch to my favorite recipes. This chili is so delicious, even though it wasn’t what I had expected. You can certainly add meat to the dish if desired. I

Ho, ho, ho. Happy November! How did this happen? It’s almost over. It’s time to start (holiday baking). Gingerbread is a holiday classic. I’ve baked ginger cookies, small army gingerbread men, and waffles before. This recipe had been in my head for some time, and I was thrilled that it took only one attempt to

We had our neighbors over for dinner a few weeks back, and they brought some of the best sweet potato chip recipes: baked chips. Sweet potato chips have never been so crisp, flavorful, and light! After two bites, I knew that I had to have the recipe. Thanks, Laura. You’re a lifesaver. John now likes

While I am writing this post, I am sitting in bed and nibbling the last of these delicious cookies. I’m unsure if I should savor the last few bites and enjoy their deliciousness or cry over their imminent absence. These cookies are so good, and they’re also healthy. This recipe is based on a banana cookie

Have friends come over this weekend? Are you hosting a girls-only event? You can play cozy games by yourself. I think all three options are great. In any case, I’ve got the perfect recipe: vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate with cinnamon, nutmeg, and spicy cayenne, plus a dollop of Coconut whipped cream. The drink was made

Last week, late at night, as John prepared for bed, I was browsing Pinterest on my phone. Sometimes I don’t pin anything on Pinterest at all, but other days I am a maniac and re-pin everything I see. Cute puppies, strange tattoos, 18-layer cakes – you name it. That night, I saw something that caught

This post is written on a full stomach, which I think is the best kind. It’s 11:45 am, and I just ate leftover pancakes with a Chocolate Breakfast Shake. You may not have a cup of coffee until 11 o’clock if you are working from home. What’s the big issue? I got fed regardless… This sweet potato gratin made

It’s Halloween, I know. But I have to share this wonderful story of why I HAD TO make this gluten-free vegan Apple Crisp on Halloween. John and I love to get together with our amazing friends and have a good laugh, eat yummy food, and chat. Two of the six people in our group are

About a month ago, I came across a blog that was so beautiful I fell in love with it. The name is Sprouted Kitchen. The mission is to make whole food tasty. Sara and Hugh Forte, who are husband and wife, are the two behind this movement. They are both cooks and photographers. You can