Happy Cinco de Mayo! Does anyone actually know why we celebrate this day? Because I didn't until I Googled it just now. In Mexico, it's a celebration of the (...)
Most things are so much tastier when made at home, including salad dressing. Store-bought dressings are convenient, and sometimes convenience is a necessity, (...)
Snow in March? No. Go away. Dates that have been transformed intodelicious salted caramel? Sign me up. This recipe is one I’ve been dreaming up for a little (...)
This month's Recipe Redux theme is "DIY Kitchen Essentials." Bloggers were asked to share recipes for items they used to purchase but now make themselves. I am (...)
Lately, I've been super into cucumbers.I've always liked cucumbers. They add fantastic fresh flavor to myTzatzikion some creamy-crunchyBlack-Eyed Pea Falafel. (...)
Spring has come early this year, and you’ll hear no complaints from me about it. These sunny-and-65 days are perfect for sipping lemonade, and I’ve got an A+ (...)
There’s something about a sweet, frozen coffee drink on a hot day, and since the 10-day forecast in St. Louis is predicting highs in the upper 90s, I’m bracing (...)
If you love sushi, you’ll adore this deconstructed sushi bowl. Pile together seasoned rice, shredded nori paper, avocado, and whatever vegetables you fancy, (...)
A good pot of soup is such a good thing. I love to make a big batch at the start of the weekand have enough leftovers for days ofpackable lunches. Pair with a (...)
I know what you must be thinking: "Is a cupcake even a cupcake if it has vegetables and flax meal in it? Get with it." Trust me on this. Have I ever led you (...)
I always cringe a little inside when I pass bags of granola on a grocery store shelf. Somebody out there is making a killing by selling a little package of (...)
As much as I love a good bowl of greens, I just can't bring myself to eat many salads in the winter. When it's chilly outside, I want a hot, hearty meal - not (...)
If you’re tired of those old potluck recipes, this recipe is for you. It’s not your mother’s potato salad, but it’s flavorful, tangy, and super delicious. Is (...)
I love discovering new ways to use vegetables in ordinary dishes. Did you know that cauliflower can be crumbled down to resemble the texture of couscous or (...)
We've crept into the time of year when the mornings are cold, the sun is slow to come up and quick to disappear, and the leaves crunch underfoot. Fall is my (...)
It’s been pretty perfect patio weather here in the midwest, and I’ve got a drink that can bring a little extra sunshine to your backyard gathering. This (...)
Tastes of winter are creeping in left and right these days. This week, Denver got it's first snow. This was no wimpy little dusting, but at least two inches of (...)
Health-conscious and active people love their nut butters. And what's not to love? They're creamy, fatty, satisfying, and equally delicious on toast, apple (...)
Happy Halloween! We’re having a warm October in St. Louis, but no matter what the weather is like where you live, it’s always the right weather for gelato. If (...)
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is “DIY Kitchen Essentials.” Bloggers were asked to share recipes for items they used to purchase but now make themselves. I am (...)
Monday morning should always come with baked oatmeal. It’s warm and soft with just the right amount of sweetness and crunch – exactly what a Monday needs. In (...)
It’s usually a wonderful thing when chocolate and peanut butter come together, and these granola bars are no exception. With the peanut butter’s heart-healthy (...)
Today’s recipe isn’t one I dreamt up, but it’s dreamy for sure. Amy Chaplin’s gorgeous book, At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating (...)
