For me, being with family after a long stretch is like coming home. Be it months, years, days or even hours……time with family conjures up all the weaving history of hardship and laughter and trials and joy that has shaped me into the person I am today. It’s this sense of nostalgia that reminds me […]
Maple & Candied Bacon BLONDiES
Ok, so this was supposed to be a Fathers Day post, but alas life got away with me. I actually created this beauty of a recipe with Ben in mind. He wanted me to call this post “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”. Blondie bars of course. I mean, obviously, Ben prefers his women brunette….ahem! Ok, I’ll admit, […]
Grain Free “Samoa” Donuts
I know, I know….I’ve teased you with pics of this recipe for long enough! These “Samoa” inspired donuts were so delicious and such a joy to make. I mean really, how can you go wrong with all the key elements of a classic Girl Scout cookie…..in donut form? I am super thrilled to be sharing […]
Blackberry Skillet Jam Recipe & Review of “Gather” by Primal Palate
For whatever reason, I don’t typically purchase cookbooks. It’s not that they aren’t useful, or that I don’t ever need new ideas, it’s just that I get so busy with life and kids and blogging that I sometimes forget to stop and look around. But there are a few instances where even in all the […]
Paleo Cauliflower Mashtinis
Truth be told, I am and have always been a sucker for wedding/party food. I remember the first “Mash-tini” bar that I encountered. It was at a wedding (of course) and there was a tall, quiet man dressed in black pants and a crisp white dress shirt serving up elegant, long stemmed martini glasses filled […]
