February 3, 2014

Mom Monday {Falafel Bites}

I made these super easy Falafel bites the other day and Piper literally licked her plate and mine! When this happens I find the need to share. These were super quick to make, these ingredients are things you may already have in your kitchen, and your whole family will enjoy them. I tried sticks and meatball shapes, but the sticks prooved easier for dipping in the yummy yogurt sauce. Recipe adapted from this...READ MORE

January 21, 2014

5 Healthy Recipes to Try this Week

Sometimes a little inspiration is all I need to get me out of a cooking rut. Here are my favorite healthy recipes to try this week. Let me know if you guys try any of them! Avocado Toasts Shitake Bok Choy Soba Bowl South India Lentil Cakes with Raita Kale & Egg Salad Orange Avocado Feta...READ MORE

January 20, 2014

Mom Monday {Best Almond Milk EVER!}

Ok so Piper and I have a new obsession lately. It's this milk we have been making together. It's not technically just an Almond Milk, but for lack of a better name (I am open to suggestions), we have named it the best Almond Milk EVER! There are several secret ingredients which include dates and salted macadamia nuts as well as some cashews. This has turned into our "treat". When we want something sweet its the perfect thing. Serve it chilled or even over...READ MORE

January 14, 2014

In the Kitchen {warm lentil salad}

I have been finding new ways to use all the persimmons I have been getting in our CSA basket lately. This is by far one of my favorites. I served it warm, but it totally works room temp too. Start with the perfect lentils recipe. You can make a big batch ahead of time to use throughout the week, just reheat and toss with persimmon and shallot and you are good to...READ MORE

December 18, 2013

DIY Holiday Gift Guide {foodie}

Continuing with my favorite type of gift, a homemade one, here is your DIY gift guide for the foodie in your life. I am loving these ideas and can't wait to try them! What a perfect hostess gift they would made too! Low Sugar homemade chocolate peanut butter balls Rosemary oven roasted marcona almonds DIY Flavored salts DIY Flavored Olive...READ MORE