One evening as I was making this chocolate granola, the aroma started to permeate the house. When I pulled it from the oven, my husband came running to the kitchen. By the smell of things, he thought it was a pan of brownies, but did the fact that it was crunchy granola stop him? Absolutely … [Read more…]
In the spring we bought three pretty little tomato plants off of the local high school agricultural club. We tilled a little spot smack-dab next to the house, and planted these babies way too close to one another. But to my surprise they kept growing and growing and growing, like a bean stalk. They were … [Read more…]
The plan yesterday was to go biking on the trail, but with the sweltering heat and humidity we decided to go shopping instead. Yay!!…new shoes, clothes and eating out!! Don’t get me wrong, I love a good bike ride in the summer, but sometimes it’s just too HOT!! When it’s 95 degrees plus out, you … [Read more…]
We visited a quaint little coffee shop who serves out of this world coffee. We went there for the coffee of course, but my son ordered yogurt with granola topping. We all drooled over the decadent, crunchy topping on his creamy bowl of yogurt. From that moment on, my love for homemade granola was born. … [Read more…]
Light and flavorful oatmeal pancakes are the perfect way to add a little more protein to your morning! Break out the blender, and let’s make some crazy, easy batter. Yep, you heard correct. Your breakfast time is about to become even easier. No whisk, no bowls…simply blend and pour right from the blender! And … [Read more…]
I’m about to transform what you think of muffins. If your idea of a muffin is a dried, crumbly, and a little on the grainy side, have I got a surprise for you!! My secret is the greek yogurt. (Actually, no big secret…it’s big and bold and right there in the title.) If you don’t … [Read more…]
A roundup of all your favorite new recipes here on the blog in 2018! It’s so great to see what you love the most. It’s been a delicious year for sure! In 2017, the sweets dominated. So this year, I was a little surprised not to see as many sweets, and glad to say we … [Read more…]
Summer is winding down! My son goes back to college on Monday (tomorrow..yikes!!!). So yes, I feel the reality that summer is coming to an end. Hope everyone had some fun!! I know I did! There’s nothing quite like the hot, smoldering sun (right??, hubby), the great outdoors and family vacation memories. So I’m here … [Read more…]
My husband asked me what my plans were for lunch? And I immediately said, “a kale salad.” In fact, as he asked I was thinking about this kale salad and exactly how I was going to create this masterpiece…homemade light, lemony and a touch of dijon dressing. I was dreaming about the the layers of … [Read more…]
No party…(whether a noisy game-night or an elegant dinner party) is complete without these tasty, healthy meatball morsels. This is a crowd favorite and no complaints ever! They are insanely delicious, and what’s super great is that you get all the buffalo chicken flavor without the sticky wing mess. And celery, you ask?–The celery is … [Read more…]
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