August 8, 2012

Lemon Basil Gin Cocktails

I have officially made this my drink of the summer. It's so refreshing, and the fact that I have lemon balm & basil growing in my garden makes it just too easy! Cheers my darlings....READ MORE

July 10, 2012

In the Kitchen {the perfect stir fry}

Stir fry is one of those dishes I have been making for years, yet I am almost always dissapointed. The vegetables are typically soggy, the sauce cooks away, and it's just not all I had hoped. When I was playing around in the kitchen the other day, I decided to make the stir fry sauce separately and toss it with the vegetables at the very last minute, so it's super flavorful and doesn't have a chance to cook off.  The tahini added some thickness to the...READ MORE

July 3, 2012

In the Kitchen {strawberry shortcake}

This is the perfect fourth of July dessert. I have to credit Czar Press for this amazing, and super easy recipe. Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you guys make this. Would love to know how it turns out!...READ MORE

June 25, 2012

Mom Monday {organic vanilla peach pops}

A dear friend gave Piper (or really me) the most amazing gift for her birthday that basically makes pops in 7 minutes!! You can see it here. However you don't need any fancy equipment to make these, ice cube trays with popsicle sticks stuck in, or any old pop molds will do. I used 1 really ripe peach, 3 tablespoons of organic plain yogurt, and a tiny drizzle of alcohol free vanilla. Blend it all together, place it in your pop maker or molds, and wait...READ MORE

June 6, 2012

Food Revolution Dinner

We had the pleasure of co-hosting the most fabulous dinner the other night with the amazing Nili Stevens. The concept, inspired by Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day.  Each person brought a dish, and we asked them to think seasonal, fresh and local. And don't forget the craft beer or wine for the beverage table! The results were beyond my expectations. Everyone was so excited to share their dish, and the food was absolutely fanatastic! It was such...READ MORE