Pumpkin Granola Bars

November 2, 2015

I’m down to my last can of pumpkin! GASP! Now the big question….do I buy more or do I call it quits?!? Last year I bought more with the intentions of making more pumpkin treats but the holidays came and... Continue reading →

Staying Slim on a Gluten Free Diet

October 26, 2015

A gluten-free diet is used to treat celiac disease — an allergy to the gluten protein that causes inflammation of the small intestine. Although the diet is intended to help individuals suffering from a serious illness, it has also gained... Continue reading →

Sweet Basil and Blackberry Jam

October 21, 2015

I’ve always been timid of the whole jam making process. It just seemed so time-consuming. Worth the time? Of course! There is nothing better than homemade jam, but to actually do it myself. Eehhhh……not so much! (Beth Ann, if you... Continue reading →

5 Ways Ghee is More Awesome Than Coconut Oil

October 15, 2015

I know, I know – everyone out there is crazy for coconut oil. I am too. I absolutely love coconut oil and it truly is a very healthy fat option. However, I love ghee more and here are 5 reasons... Continue reading →

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

October 10, 2015

I’m about to confess something. Something that I didn’t realize until this weekend. I’ve never had red velvet cake before! I’ve made red velvet brownies, but never in cake form. Anyone else find this as odd as me?!? Due to... Continue reading →

The Secret to Perfect Pizza Dough

October 3, 2015

I’ve been wanting to write this post forever! So this summer, one of our favorite meals was homemade pizza on the grill. I would make the dough in the afternoon and just let it sit, and then in the evening,... Continue reading →

Secrets on Cooking With Wine

September 29, 2015

I always thought that you could use any bottle of wine for cooking, even an old leftover half drunk bottle from last weeks dinner party. But I found that the 1st and most important rule was: Only use wines in... Continue reading →

Apple Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

September 24, 2015

Aka….Cookie Failure!! I was here to tell you that I conquered the thick, chewy oatmeal cookie that I had been longing for. Unfortunately, I’ve tried 3 times since then and it’s still flat. After my last attempt, I stomped around... Continue reading →

15 Great Benefits of Basil!

September 15, 2015

A world famous culinary herb used in countless gourmet dishes to kick up flavor, texture, and aroma; basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual plant native to India and other Asian tropic regions. It’s most popular in Italian cuisine but is... Continue reading →