Good morning, friends! A couple weeks ago, Matt and I were debating what to do for Valentine’s Day. The past couple years we’ve gone out to eat, so Matt suggested doing a throwback to our early dating years and staying in and cooking this year. Sounded good to me! It is so awesome that Matt enjoys cooking. He came up with a secret menu and Continue Reading …
Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bars
February 9, 2012 by 64 Comments
I’ve got something good for you guys this morning — another healthy on-the-go bar recipe! I hadn’t done any baking in forever and yesterday was in the mood to come up with something creative. A short while later, these were born. :) I’m all out of whole wheat pastry flour (my favorite), so I decided to get creative and create a Continue Reading …
A BBQ Potluck & Easy Cornbread Muffins
January 11, 2012 by 33 Comments
Morning! Last night, the grad school girls and I all gathered at Elle’s place (“The Clubhouse”) for a BBQ potluck! Before heading over, I decided to whip up some corn muffins for the cause. Because what goes better with pulled pork than cornbread? I used the Arrowhead Mills corn bread/muffin mix pictured above. I love this brand — no Continue Reading …
Holiday Homemade Gift Idea: Muffin Mix!
December 20, 2011 by 4 Comments
Good morning! I’ll be back later today with a real post, but for now — please check out my December guest post over on the Attune Foods blog! I share step by step instructions for turning your favorite muffin or baked good recipe into a homemade baking mix gift. I always love homemade gifts and this idea is perfect for the holidays. Continue Reading …
2 Ingredient Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bites
November 21, 2011 by 21 Comments
Yes, I’m serious. These only require 2 ingredients. And they’re vegan. And very delicious. This post is for those of you that are like me and just don’t have the desire (or the time) to spend all day in the kitchen making real pie. :) The key to this recipe is using canned pumpkin pie mix vs. regular canned pumpkin. The pumpkin pie mix Continue Reading …
Make a Recipe or Meal Healthier Using Yogurt
October 26, 2011 by 20 Comments
Good morning, friends! The grad school girls hosted a little belated engagement celebration for me at our friend Libby’s apartment last night! I feel spoiled because I went out to dinner with my high school girlfriends on Monday night to celebrate, too! So much celebrating. :) The grad school gang wanted to celebrate right away last Continue Reading …
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
October 18, 2011 by 11 Comments
Hello friends! Thank you all so, so much for all the congratulations about our engagement announcement! It’s so fun to share this exciting time with all of you, and I’ll be sure to share some planning details along the way, too. As for now — I’m still surprised to see a ring on my finger and easily get distracted by how sparkly it is. :) Continue Reading …
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