Pineapples make me think of vacation and whether that’s on a tropical island with a mai tai in my hand or on my balcony…uh, with a mai tai in my hand, they are dreamy. So while the weather is trying to figure out if it’s done with winter and I’m trying to make an […]
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pineapple slaw with creamy poppy seed dressing

asparagus and ricotta tart
We got a new (used) car yesterday. It was a big event in our household and although the hubby and I are both excited about the new car, Avery absolutely went bananas over it. He has told everyone he knows – and some people he doesn’t know – that we got a new car. Strangers, his teachers, our […]

roasted red beet soup with toasted quinoa and dill
One of my favorite parts of winter is eating all the beets that I can get my hands on. Most of the time I just roast them and then eat them plain, or pickle them for later, or just toss them into a salad with some crumbly goat cheese and fresh baby greens. But the […]
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




















