This delicious recipe comes from my local co-op, PCC, here in Western Washington. It is a hearty salad that is really filling, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Even my husband, who has only met the likes of kale as a rubbery garnish on the side of his plate, thoroughly enjoys this salad.
This morning my mean kids hauled me out of bed at the crack of dawn, 8:00 am, and demanded food. The nerve! One of my lofty goals for the summer is to cook more with my kids. Since I have recently become a Pioneer Woman addict and she highly recommended this recipe, I decided the kids and I would give the recipe “Muffins that Taste Like Donuts” a try.
These cookies are one of my favorite ways to use up a bountiful harvest of blueberries! They’re like a fruit crisp in a cookie. Of course, I’ve tweaked this recipe to make it lower in calories, sugar and higher in fiber than the original. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar, loosely [...]
Ahhhh, fresh berries. They’re my favorite part of summer. I love to be in the middle of a field of berries, listening to the birds chatter, popping warm luscious berries in my mouth, just letting my mind wander. It’s a sensory delight; taste, touch, smell. It’s all good (except maybe the thorns!). It’s when I get [...]
This bread dough recipe is my favorite! It is originally from Cook’s Illustrated but I’ve adapted it to my own preferences over time. It’s tender, great for sandwiches and alongside your favorite soup.
My husband is a big beverage fan. He loves liquid and I often find him surrounded by multiple drinks. The majority of which are usually NOT healthy choices. However, over time he has been a convert to a few of my better concoctions. These are really what I consider summertime drinks, but since it’s citrus season I thought I’d share them now.
Last week I was visiting my Naturopath and we were discussing alternative sweeteners. She asked if I had tried Xylitol. I told her I’d heard of it and knew it was good at protecting against cavitites but that I had yet to try it. She recommended it and said you could use it one to one in place of sugar. I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners and am unwilling to use them, however, since xylitol is considered an alternative sweetener, not artificial, I thought I’d give it a try.