The season of maple has arrived and that’s the only excuse you need to make these decadent maple cupcakes topped with a maple glaze and garnished with chocolate-dipped, maple-candied bacon.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Oatmeal {chia} cookies meet berry cobbler. These are the oatmeal jam bars that I promised from the chia berry freezer jam post. All I can say is that these bars are incredible.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
The addition of the chia seeds is a nutritional bonus because the seeds add nutrients, fiber and protein to the berry jam. But the chia seeds are a key component of the jam in another way because they act as the thickening agent, eliminating the need for extra sugar.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
I am definitely a coconut junkie at heart. I can actually remember the first coconut ice cream I ever tasted, when, as a child, I discovered there was an ice cream flavor devoted entirely to rich, sweet and creamy coconut.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
This flavorful Thai peanut vinaigrette tossed with spaghetti squash noodles, julienned red peppers and other vegetables makes a refreshing and healthy salad that can be served warm or cold.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Deep, robust and richly rewarding. Just as Deschutes Brewery describes its Obsidian Stout you could describe these chocolate stout cupcakes in which the chocolate and espresso flavors from the stout beer pair perfectly with the decadent chocolate cake and fudge frosting.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
In my opinion, summer officially starts with the first u-pick strawberries of the year. And with the first strawberries, some version of strawberry shortcake is always quick to follow. This summer we kicked it off with strawberry shortcake waffles the morning after our u-pick adventure. But to be honest, the waffles are really just a vehicle to get the sweet, juicy berries and cream into your mouth.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
There was no way we could make our rainbow smoothies without making rainbow popsicles. So, the rainbow fun continues with further proof that fruits and veggies can be oh so fun.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
With or without the lemon glaze, these lemon poppy seed muffins are a sweet way to treat your mom and celebrate spring as we get ready to head into summer.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Almond poppy seed crêpes layered with almond whipped cream and raspberry freezer jam make a sweet cake worthy of a fancy breakfast or any other special occasion.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
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