There is something so satisfying about filling a blender with spinach leaves and blending it up into a tasty drinkable concoction that even your kids will enjoy.
Monday, February 10, 2014
The combo of homemade salted caramel sauce, chocolate ganache and chopped Oregon hazelnuts has become an immediate favorite for friends and family.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
I’m watching the snow continue to fall as we gear up for another fun day of skiing, sledding and tromping around the neighborhood. But first, we are savoring our morning waffles. Though it’s technically not a holiday, it sure does feel like a mini vacation around here.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
It’s a hot cocoa {with marshmallows} kind of snow day. If my boys could have their way, every day would be a hot chocolate kind of day. But today was special because we took part in the age-old ritual of playing in the snow until we couldn’t feel our toes and then warming up by wrapping our hands around a mug of steaming hot chocolate.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Especially when cut into hearts, these chocolate coconut almond date energy bars make a nice little gift for your Valentine. And because I feel like we have been living in a sweets-saturated world since Halloween they are a welcome healthy Valentine’s Day treat.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
My color choice for this naturally-dyed layer cake obviously reveals who I’ll be rooting for but I’ll give you Broncos fans a little hint: you can have your {blue and orange} cake and eat it, too, if you simply use carrot juice instead of spinach juice.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Though I know that horchata is typically served in the heat of summer as a cool, refreshing beverage, I also think of this cinnamon-spiced rice drink in autumn. When you make it at home you can use less sugar, sweetening it to taste.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Use the cheeses of your choice to build these comforting autumn-inspired squash bruschetta. They work as an hors d’oeuvre, a mid-afternoon snack or a {small plate} main course.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Mix and match moist pumpkin bread, fudgy chocolate brownies and salted caramel sauce for an assortment of decadent autumn treats.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
I don’t know about you, but with the soggy, windy weather this week we spent the last weekend holed up in the house. I admit that at moments we went a little stir crazy but deep down I think we enjoyed the excuse to pause and recover from our hectic summer schedule.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
0 Comments