When we bought this house, one of the purchase points for us was the enormous back yard and garden that came with the property. Immediately upon walking out the backdoor and seeing the huge deck and yard that could be filled with all things kiddo and vegetable (not necessarily in that order) we new this […]
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crispy baked quinoa falafel burgers

white bean soup with shaved fennel and celery leaf salad
We woke up this morning to the pitter patter of little feet. There’s not much that makes this morning different than most – kids rustle us out of sleep, the dog greets us with big wags of her tail like she hasn’t seen us in years, and the hubby and I both crack an eye […]

pumpkin cheesecake
After dating my husband (then boyfriend) for a few months, his birthday came around. Wanting to make a good impression, I planned on making a cake to celebrate his special day. A few days before his birthday I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. He smiled and said, “I don’t […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















