With Super Bowl 50 less than 2 weeks away, it’s time to start planning your Super Bowl menu. I know, I know, you’ll probably just order a pizza and some wings, but why not have at least one nutritious menu item? And why not serve a secretly nutritious dessert, like this delicious cookie dough dip??? …
Coconut Yogurt & Vanilla Granola Parfait
After tasting the strawberry cupcakes I made for Abby’s birthday, my husband told me that the icing reminded him of a sweet yogurt. He also just returned from a business trip to Vermont, where he tried some homemade granola that he loved. I think you see where I’m going with this.
I quickly began researching the best method for making non-dairy yogurt for my yogurt and granola parfait, then headed straight for the kitchen. …
Avocado Crème Brûlée (Vegan)
When experimenting in the kitchen, I accept that there will be failures as well as successes. But this vegan crème brûlée recipe is one that resulted in my texting my husband, “I AM A CULINARY GENIUS!!!” …
Post-Workout Recovery Bites
If you’re someone who works out often, you may be looking for a good post-workout snack that you can easily take to the gym. You need something that replenishes your muscle glycogen stores and contains protein to help you rebuild the muscles you just tore down during your workout. …
DIY: Vanilla Extract
This would have been a good DIY for me to post 3 months ago so you could make it in time to give for Christmas, but this blog didn’t exist until mid November. Don’t think you have to make this to give to others though. I like to keep it on hand because I use vanilla in pretty much every dessert recipe! …