chai pumpkin smoothie

chai pumpkin smoothie

Smoothies are just milkshakes with a better reputation. Or at least they can be. Sure, they carry this yoga-pant-wearing, Whole-Food-shopping, healthier-than-thou connotation but often include sugar-laden yogurt (regular or frozen), lots of fruit (more sugar) and some...
the you’ll-never-buy-crackers-again crackers

the you’ll-never-buy-crackers-again crackers

I may never buy crackers again. It’s just that simple. These are so easy to make. So easy to modify with different seasonings. Crispy and crunchy and perfect for transporting dip (as shown in my last post). Even my husband, who is suspect of anything...
No Bean Spiced Carrot Hummus

No Bean Spiced Carrot Hummus

I’m alway a proponent of trying to find more ways to work vegetables into my diet and trying to keep foods  as whole and clean as possible. Crackers are one of my favorite things – crispy, crunchy and a perfect carrier for other yummy things. They also tend to...
zucchini manicotti

zucchini manicotti

Who needs a farmer’s market when I have my parents? You’d think from the size of their garden that they are the soul provider for a third world nation – not two 80-somethings that should be spending their days on a cruise ship or, at the very least, with...
farro, cherry & walnut salad

farro, cherry & walnut salad

Summer is here and the calendar is already populated with BBQ’s so I’m always looking for an addition to the table that I will know will be unique in the sea of potato and pasta options. It also helps me rest assured when salads are not dairy or mayo based that they...