November 25, 2013

Mom Monday {super easy zucchini chips}

I was looking at the huge pile of zucchinis we had from our CSA basket, thinking what can I do with these that everyone would just love? I came up with these super easy zucchini chips. They are so simple, and so delicious. They work for a snack, for an appetizer when you are having impromptu guests, or along side dinner. Your kids will love these I swear! And so will...READ MORE

November 14, 2013

In The Kitchen {Lentil Eggplant Burgers}

So my Sunday ritual as of late is to cook big batches of things so we can enjoy them for the weeks to come. I keep some in the fridge, and then freeze some for later. One of my go-to recipes are my version of veggie burgers. They are so amazingly good, and you can really just use this recipe as a guideline to create your own burgers. If you are vegan, you can leave out the cheese, and replace the egg with 1 tablespoon flax meal with 3 tablespoons of warm...READ MORE

November 13, 2013

DIY Super Easy Hostess Gift

With the holidays almost upon us it's time to start thinking about hostess gifts. This is a recipe for a super easy hostess gift that is sure to impress. The key here is attention to detail. Choose a local craft beer in a beautiful bottle like this Stone Brewery Coconut IPA. Choose a beautiful organic artisinal cheese. Cowgirl Creamery is a great source for this. You can't go wrong with any of their cheeses, but for a real foodie, Red Hawk is my pick. ...READ MORE

November 12, 2013

Thanksgivukkah!

Well, if you haven't heard already, the first night of Hannukah falls on Thanksgiving this year. This hasn't happened since 1888, and for those celebrating both, it's really a chance to make your Thanksgiving menu fun and new. Here are a few ideas to spark your imagination. Think about blending both culinary traditions in to one meal! Think Challah Stuffing or Apple Cranberry couscous. How amazing would  Sweet Potato Latkes be with Cranberry...READ MORE

October 16, 2013

The Best Healthy Meal Blogs

Something my girlfriends and I have been talking about a lot is where to find inspiration and recipes for family meals. I promised them I would share my favorite resources, so here they are! Sometimes I find myself following the recipes word for word, sometimes I adapt them to fit ingredients I already have. Either way you are in for a big session of mouthwatering inspirations right now... Roost is a fabulous resource, and the recipes are organized...READ MORE