I’m crazy for quinoa! I make a big batch every week and use it in all my meals. It’s so versatile you can make it for breakfast, dinner and everywhere in between. Quinoa is super healthy. It’s considered a whole grain, but also contains all 9 essential amino acids which make it a complete protein, perfect…
Pesto
I’m loving all the summer produce right now, especially the stuff I get from my own garden! I’m new-ish to the whole gardening thing, but I have to say, I think I’m doing a pretty good job. So far, I haven’t managed to kill anything. I did have a small problem with someone eating my…
Spiced Blueberry Jam
Here’s an oldie but goodie. I love fresh jams. Put a little on a nice toasted English muffin in the morning and I’m happy! I’m not an expert in preservation in terms of canning, so I just make sure to keep the finished product in an air tight container and consume within 2-3 weeks. It never seems to…
Homemade Mayonnaise
I love making homemade condiments and spices. They’re so simple and you usually already have the ingredients on hand. They end up tasting much better than the store-bought counterpart. I enjoy making my own taco seasoning, onion soup mix, vanilla extract, and blue cheese dressing. I can now add Homemade Mayonnaise to the mix. It’s so much lighter…
Parsley Ice Cubes
Last weekend, when I harvested my garden, I had a ton of parsley leftover. There was no way I could use it all before it went bad, and I hate wasting anything. So, I threw it in the food processor with a little olive oil and froze it in ice-cube trays. This way I can…
Guiltless Caesar
Caesar salads are one of my all time favorites. I just had one for dinner this week on a girls night out with the Moms in my life <3 The salad itself is pretty boring, but the incredible flavors from the dressing are what gives it life. I’m a total snob when it comes to Caesar…
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
I’ve been on a little bit of a DIY kick lately. It could be because my refrigerator took a long winter’s nap and I’ve had to come up with different things to make at home, none of which require refrigeration. Fridge Update: It’s fixed and purring like a kitten. Onion soup mix is a staple. I…
Homemade Vanilla Extract
I love the scent of vanilla–candles, lotions and desserts. I always use a heavy hand when measuring vanilla for baking. Good quality vanilla extract can be pricey, but the taste is well worth it. I decided to try out making my own at home. Turns out, making Homemade Vanilla Extract is really easy. You only need 2 ingredients…
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Man, do I love blue cheese! I think most people either love it or hate it. Blue Cheese Dressing also holds a special place in my heart. I love it on cobb salads and wings. I’m often disappointed with watered down store-bought options that taste almost plastic-like. The ones they keep in the refrigerator section…
I love everything from cake to kale. Life is all about balance. I like to live, laugh and love to the fullest! Our time is too short not to enjoy ourselves.
