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Halloween is this week. I've painted a pumpkin and consulted my nieces and nephews on the correct way to carve one creatively. I'm not a pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie lover so all that ...

Avocados are included in my quarantine staple list. At least once a week I indulge in avocado toast and a big green avocado-banana smoothie, but not on the same days. Don't be intimidated by the ...

Unbelievable FLAVOR. Minimal effort. I am always looking for interesting ways to replace high-calorie sauces and to add spice naturally. I decided to give pickling a try. Ginger is always on hand, I had a bunch ...

Quick and easy post or pre-workout snacks. I needed an easier way to get my protein in besides smoothies so I whipped up these delicious filling bites to grab and go. *Just one bite goes ...

  I bought a coconut and something amazing happened. I don't see coconuts on sale often, so when I do I make sure to grab at least one.  I had a forgotten coconut sitting on my counter ...

I like dessert after filling myself with fresh green things for dinner. After all these years I still crave sweets. On the occasion, I give in to a tbs of delicious but boring peanut butter ...

I wanted pasta. Light pasta, but pasta just the same. A sauceless meal with fresh veggies seemed like a great compromise for midsummer meal prep. I keep cherry tomatoes on hand and I'm always growing ...

Somehow, 2020 has become the summer of slaw for me. I have never been a fan of this drippy, seemingly pointless side. Coleslaw has always seemed like a BBQ afterthought, the side you skip over ...

Looking to spruce up lunch or dinner with an interestingly flavorful salad? Try this delicious grapefruit featured creation. I'm a huge fan of grapefruits, I like the bold citrus flavor and the tartness. I also ...

A quick and easy salad inspired by ingredients found in my biweekly produce box. Beets are always interesting vegetable to work with but can be a bit intimidating. Fresh or cooked they are bursting with ...

Summer weather is finally here and it's time for some picnicking! I love a good picnic, paired with fresh foods, chilled prosecco, and warm sun. Forget prepackaged foods that may be a little easier to ...

  I wanted gooey, cheesy PASTA and with a little inspiration from my latest produce box, I decided to stuff some peppers instead! Baking stuffed things is an easy favorite of mine, but never before had ...

Though most of us are still in self-quarantine, we can't stop the seasons from changing. The unofficial start to the summer is here and the weather has finally broken. This year I wasn't able to ...

By now you should know that I have a serious sweet tooth. A few time s a year I TRY to give up any foods that  contain processed sugars. I have done a good job ...

Prepackaged yogurts get boring. Though they may be a little more convenient, most contain extra sugar or unnatural sweeteners. Creating your own healthy parfaits, made from your favorite layers is a great way to control ...