Cookies are one of those simple pleasures in life. But so often, cookies seem to dry out way too fast. At least home made cookies. And then, I just don’t want (...)
Have you made homemade BBQ sauce? It’s worth it! I wasn’t a believer, until I tried homemade sauce. So glad I did! I had my standard go-to store-bought sauce… (...)
If you’ve never experienced boozy chocolate bon bons, you are in for a treat! Some call these rum balls. Others associate them with cake pops. But these (...)
If someone asked me what my favorite cake is, this is it! Hummingbird cake is the quintessential Southern cake and one that I quickly became fond of the moment (...)
Inspiration for this recipe came from several sources, but ultimately, when I received Provider Dry-Beans in my CSA last week, I knew I wanted to share a (...)
Hot Milk Cake with Lemon Curd and Italian Meringue Buttercream
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New beginnings. A place we find ourselves from time to time throughout life. When it’s a celebratory new beginning, I like to mark the occasion with cake. So (...)
Oh it’s been one of those weeks. I’m not sure if it’s the change in season, the stormy weather or if I’m coming down with a little something. I just seem to be (...)
Did you know that National Doughnut Day is June 6? It gave me a good excuse to bake some pillow soft, melt in your mouth doughnuts and share the recipe with (...)
Summer seems a bit early this year, weather wise, pushing Summer crops to market sooner than expected. Watermelon from California is available already. Much to (...)
How was your weekend? I had a fun time cuttin up, eating lots of good food and being a little lazy. Yessss the last weeks of Summer beckon lazy days, if one (...)
Packed with crunchy veggies, edamame, rice noodles and a scrumptious garlicky, gingery peanut-lime dressing, this Thai Peanut Noodle Salad recipe is make ahead (...)
I know, I know… another carrot cake recipe? But I have a reason for this. There are so many variations on carrot cake. This one is mine. Stick with me here. (...)
Forbidden rice salad with mango, bok choy and coconut dressing
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Packed with crunchy and creamy Thai flavors, simple to make Forbidden Rice Salad with Mango, Bok Choy and Coconut Curried Dressing is meal prep easy, hearty (...)
As a Brand Ambassador for Rodelle Vanilla, I receive their fabulous baking ingredients and am able to share their ingredients with y’all through Rodelle (...)
Making pie dough from scratch can be intimidating. But as with anything, practicing improves skill over time. I make pie dough from scratch because it’s (...)
It’s been a while since I shared a soup recipe. I figured it was time. A hearty soup is always welcome around here and y’all like a hearty soup anyway, right? (...)
A chocolate cookie base topped with chocolate chips, coconut, macadamia nuts and coated in homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk. Vegan Chocolate Chip (...)
A Cobbler-Tart? I wasn’t sure either until I started making this beauty. This is a hybrid for sure. Not quite as casual as a cobbler, but not as formal as a (...)
Kale and Wild Rice Salad with Maple Roasted Squash
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Disclosure: California Olive Ranch sent me their fabulous olive oil of which I have been using for years and of course is included in my dressing for this (...)
Sending you a sunny, welcoming Spring greeting from the Pacific Northwest! Okay, perhaps sunny is stretching it, but we did have a bit of sunshine for a (...)
Shaved asparagus and arugula quinoa salad with lemon-dijon poppy seed dressing
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This post is brought to you by Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting brands that support Vanilla And Bean. Taxes are done. One less thing to think about (...)
Vegan apple gingerbread muffins with brown sugar streusel
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Warming and cozy Vegan Apple Gingerbread-Oat Walnut Muffins with Brown Sugar Streusel are easy to make and freezer friendly. This post is sponsored by Frontier (...)
Have you tried a Strawberry Mojito? I recently discovered it. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a fan of Mojitos. But Strawberry Mojitos, I didn’t know (...)
Step up your pizza game by making it sourdough! Super simple to pull together with only minutes of hands on time. I'm sharing different flour options so you (...)
Making a gluten free sourdough starter couldn’t be easier. Start with a few simple ingredients, a little time and patience, soon you’ll be making delicious (...)
