strawberry fruit leather

strawberry fruit leather

Growing up my mom was the kind of mom that rationed the sugar. I studied the ingredient statements on boxes in the cereal aisle at the grocery store with serious determination as I was only allowed ones whose first ingredient was not sugar. This is harder than it...
toast with lemon ricotta and fruit

toast with lemon ricotta and fruit

Now this is my kind of late summer breakfast. You know the time of year – when all the markets are full of fuzzy peaches and dark purple plums. The kind of fruit that was picked ripe because it was grown locally. The kind of ripeness you can smell half an aisle away....
teff rosemary nut crackers

teff rosemary nut crackers

There’s these really fancy crackers – I won’t mention their name but they tempt me in the aisles of Whole Foods. The palette of jewel tones representing the different flavors. The nuts and seeds and dried fruits peeking at me through the cellophane...
chocolate protein powder pudding

chocolate protein powder pudding

I’m more than a little excited to be part of Bob’s Red Mill ambassador program which means every now and then a care package arrives with something fun inside. Last time the box contained muesli and I made a rendition of my mom’s jam bars. This time...
teff energy bars

teff energy bars

My activity level goes up exponentially with the longer days and warmer temperatures but I don’t suppose that’s so unusual. Besides my regular yoga practice, I take advantage of all the light-filled hours with road cycling, lots of gardening and riding my...
rawsome nut dip

rawsome nut dip

I like dips. And really what’s not to like? They are often full of flavor (think onion, clam or that completely addictive jalapeño artichoke dip from Costco). They are usually scooped up with something fun and crunchy (think crackers, chips or crispy veggies)....