I think it’s safe to say that, besides a bar of dark chocolate, cookies are my favorite dessert. They’re the perfect size. Come in all different flavors. They are just the right amount of sweet. And can be frosted, dipped…
how to deal with alcohol intolerance
It’s about time I dedicated a post to one of my favorite products! If you deal with alcohol intolerance this one is especially for you. But even if you don’t, having a drink knowing that the common toxins have been…
quinoa salad
Is this Tabbouleh? I don’t know. It’s delicious though. Every time I make quinoa I wonder why I don’t make it more often. It might be my favorite grain in terms of flavor. It’s nutty and earthy and has such…
herby potato salad recipe
I LOVE a good, traditional, mayonnaise-based potato salad. With pickles. Always some vinegar.But this olive oil based option chock full of Castelvetrano olives and red wine vinegar should not be underestimated. It has become my go-to side dish to bring…
roasted carrot + arugula salad
There are bad salads. There are good salads. And then there are really good salads. This is one of them. RECIPE: -8 CARROTS ROASTED W/OLIVE OIL & SALT AND PEPPER AT 400 DEGREES FOR 30-40 MINUTES-4 CUPS ARUGULA-FETA CHEESE-SLIVERED ALMONDS…
sun tea
Spring is here and sunshine + warm weather is on the way and that means it’s SUN TEA season! Not that you can’t make sun tea all year round. But it does hit differently when it’s warm out. There’s something…
sleepy girl mocktail
Always a fan of a good mocktail and this tart cherry lime mix is my go-to. I’ve been making it for years and still haven’t tired of it. Tart cherry juice is said to have many health benefits including reduced…
high protein brownies
Brownies. Soft, chewy, gooey, and chunky. At least that’s how I like them to be. These brownies have fooled many a person into thinking they’re made with just regular old flour. But alas, they are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and…
cabbage salad
It’s summer weather where I currently am and I love how fresh this salad is. It’s one of my favorites. Flavorful, easy, quick, and delicious. This picture doesn’t do it justice. Cabbage & Kale Salad Recipe (adapted from the Whole…
roasted red pepper sauce
It’s always all about the sauce. I want all the sauce and probably more of the sauce for pretty much anything that requires sauce. Ok? Ok! For you non-sauce lovers out there, you can just skip right over this recipe….
affordable kitchen knives
Nice kitchen knives do not have to be expensive. I repeat. Nice kitchen knives do not have to be expensive. Unless you want them to be. 😂 We were gifted a set of Wusthof knives years ago and I love…
parsley water
To say I’m obsessed with parsley water is an understatement. My body craves this stuff!! I go through phases where I can’t get enough of it. Don’t be fooled by the color. This is the perfect mix of citrusy, herby,…
