Vitamin C Boost {Orange Carrot Juice Smoothie}

Welcome to my 100th post!  How did that happen?  Thank you so much for being a reader of this blog project. There are some BIG changes in the works for the bloggy blog!  It is about to get a beautiful face lift, and I am moving it to a platform where I have more control … Continue reading →

Fort Knox of the Squash Family {Roasted Butternut Squash Soup}

Something horrific must have happened in the lifetime of the butternut squash plant for it to don such a diamond-hard outer shell.  It has evolved into the most difficult squash to slice into. I love buying fresh, whole ingredients, but I will gladly pay a premium to buy diced butternut squash in the future.  Doing … Continue reading →

I Had to Google How to Spell {Honey Lime Vinaigrette}

{Honey Lime Vinaigrette} 1/4 c fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) 2 t olive oil 1 t local honey 1 t rice wine vinegar pinch of freshly ground pepper

Hello, Deliciousness! {Maple Almond Butter Popcorn}

Be advised, you may consume large quantities of this popcorn in one sitting.

Not From a Box {Vegan Roasted Veggie Pizza}

{Vegan Roasted Veggie Pizza} 1 corn meal crust (I used this organic crust from Vicolo.) 1 c diced fresh broccoli 1/3 of a red bell pepper, chopped 2/3 c yellow sunshine tomatoes, halved

Step Aside Strawberries {Gluten-free Chocolate Blueberry Treats with Sea Salt}

These yummy treats are cool, juicy, and crunchy when you bite into them.  They are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and dark chocolate.  Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan! {Gluten-free Chocolate Blueberry Treats} 1/2 c almond flour 1 T coconut oil, softened 1 t ground flax seeds 1 t chia seeds 1 t grade B maple syrup 3/4 bar … Continue reading →

An anti-instant gratification post {Sunless Sun-Dried Tomatoes}

Do you have four or five consecutive hours where you will be at home?  Yes? Make these!  They are ridiculously good.  Like don’t even bother putting them in a storage jar because you will eat them all in one day  good. Even though these sun-dried tomatoes are super simplistic (three ingredients), I learned a lesson … Continue reading →

Straw Optional {Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie}

You have made a stellar smoothie when it is so thick, a spoon is required to eat it!

Sweet Treat {Dairy Free Kiwi Ice Cream}

This recipe is easy, healthy, and scrape-the-bowl-clean delicious.  Usually about half way through cooking or making something, I have a good idea whether or not it is good enough to make again and/or what needs to be improved on until it is blog-worthy.  I didn’t know what to expect with this dairy-free, no added sugar … Continue reading →

Blender Butter {Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter}

{Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter} 3 c roasted unsalted peanuts, organic if possible 1/4 t salt, optional (This is definitely not needed for yummy peanut butter.) —— Pour the peanuts (and salt if desired) into a high powered food processor or Vitamix and blend until smooth. Pour the fresh peanut butter into a jar to store. … Continue reading →