Spring weather is here and it’s mostly wonderful, so I’m trying to embrace the rainy days that bring more green to my world. They’re working! I spy… The post (...)
This post is brought to you by Vitamix. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only fifteen days away? I’m working overtime to make sure I can relax… The post (...)
Hello from Israel! I am having the greatest time exploring the country with Lee, Emily, Ben and Jessa and the wonderful people who run Vibe Israel, the… The (...)
Do you love pico de gallo like I do? It’s a classic Mexican tomato dip (or sauce) that adds a fresh, healthy, low-calorie boost of flavor to… The post Classic (...)
Special occasions call for cake, and cake calls for cream cheese frosting. Am I right? No? If cream cheese frosting is wrong, I don’t want to be… The post (...)
Hello from Austin, Texas! Ali and I left snowy Kansas City yesterday morning and drove eleven hours south. It was a long day. I watched the sun… The post (...)
This soup recipe has been a long time coming! Over the years, I’ve made some lackluster lentil soups that never saw the light of day on this… The post Spiced (...)
Southwestern kale power salad with sweet potato quinoa and avocado sauce
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Don’t you hate it when your brilliant ideas don’t pan out? I’ve spent the week in the kitchen and I don’t have much to show for it.… The post Southwestern Kale (...)
When presented with a cocktail menu, I just can’t help but order a whiskey drink. Old fashioneds, manhattans, a well-made whiskey sour or any spin on the… The (...)
This post is sponsored by Frontier Co-op. Are you familiar with dal makhani? It’s a rich, spiced, lentil-based stew made for special occasions in India (...)
Have you ever made hand pies? Or homemade pastries? These little raspberry-orange pies were my first experience. Driscoll’s challenged me to come up with a (...)
Oh happy weekend! I’m a bridesmaid for the most lovely and laid-back bride this weekend (you’re the best, Tessa!). The past couple of days have been full… The (...)
Margaritas. I have conflicting feelings about them. On one hand, the mere thought of sipping on a margarita made with the standard supbar restaurant’s powdered (...)
Meet my latest salad dressing obsession! This mint dressing is as refreshing as they get. It’s made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, (...)
Well, I had the greatest time soaking in Yellowstone’s scenery over the last five days, but I’m glad to be home with my Cookie girl. I felt… The post (...)
It doesn’t feel like late October outside (72 degrees yesterday, can’t complain!) but it sure looks like fall. The trees are lit up in yellow, orange and… The (...)
Fellow salsa lovers, this recipe is for you. This red salsa recipe offers fresh, authentic Mexican restaurant flavor. It tastes so much better than (...)
In the mood for some fall baking? Me, too! I’m cozying up with these apple carrot muffins and a cup of coffee. Cookie is hoping for some… The post Apple & (...)
Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas
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Way back when I started this blog, I intended to write about a variety of subjects. Like Cookie, of course, as well as interior design and fashion… The post (...)
I know that peanut butter, tomatoes and collard greens may seem like a regrettable combination, but I hope you’ll trust me on this one. This homely soup… The (...)
Well, friends, it’s been a rough week. I’ve lost my appetite and shed my weight in tears. Fortunately, a couple of dear friends are coming into town… The post (...)
My friend Erin requested a tahini dressing recipe, and here it is! This tahini dressing is luxuriously creamy yet plant-based (no mayo!). It’s a fun (...)
Craving some sweet pumpkin flavored treats this weekend, I made pumpkin cookies. They weren’t just any pumpkin cookie, though—these were crazy delicious, easy, (...)
It’s been two days since I published my gift guide and I’ve made no progress on my holiday shopping list. I have, however, consumed lots and lots… The post (...)
I basically survived on granola bars in high school. Pre-packaged, too sweet, milk chocolate granola bars at lunch and before volleyball practice. Every day. (...)
