My sweet mother-in-law asked for a few recipes she could choose from to make some healthy desserts for Thanksgiving this year. I have recently witnessed the genius of Dates, almond extract, and carob powder in creating the illusion of a sugary snack. Here are a few of my favorite dessert recipes for Thanksgiving. None of the recipes call for sugar. They use dates, honey, agave, or bananas as natural sweeteners. I would love to hear from you if you try any...READ MORE
October 22, 2012
Mom Monday {eats for kids inspirations}
I thought I would share with you my latest food blog inspirations. When I feel like I am in a food rut, I dive into one of these food blogs and find myself instantly inspired to cook something healthy and delicious.
My Darling Lemon Thyme
Naturally Ella
Green Kitchen Stories
Yummy Supper
Good Things Grow
I would love to hear what your favorite food blog inspirations are! Leave them in the comments below. Happy Mom Monday my darlings!...READ MORE
September 14, 2012
DIY Clambake
So I have been talking about having a clambake for ever and ever. Exhibit A B . We FINALLY did it, and guess what? It was so simple I have no idea what took me so long to try it. We got together with another couple, and prepped everything together. Which probably took a total of 20 minutes. Then the cooking time was probably around 15-20 min. So simple, and so amazingly good, I just had to share.
Here are a few shots from the dinner. It was such a...READ MORE
August 27, 2012
Mom Monday {dating my husband}
I recently read this post on Not Without Salt which chronicles a typical date night of Ashley Rodriguez and her husband amid children & family chaos. It was so inspiring that I felt I had to share it with you. Ashley writes so beautifully and the video showing their daughter helping to prepare their date night meal is gorgeous. I thought I might share with you how date nights look at my house. We definitely make a point to have date nights on the...READ MORE
August 13, 2012
In the Kitchen {summer squash}
This is something I make for us as a family, and it's always a hit. The best part? it takes about 20 minutes to make, and it keeps well as left overs. I would love to hear if you guys give it a try! Happy Mom Monday!...READ MORE
