Last night as I was putting the kiddo to bed, I looked out the window and noticed it was darker. I mean, darker than normal for the nightly story hour. In fact, it was so dark that I turned on the light so we could finish up the last story before tucking everyone in for […]
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heirloom tomato and millet tabouleh

chocolate mendiants
I was in the grocery store this past week when I heard one excited shopper say to another, “Only four more Saturdays until Christmas!!” The other shopper was not as excited to hear this news but I was because that means it’s time to make Christmas goodies!! I love giving gifts from my kitchen. Some […]

double chocolate donuts
Alrighty folks, let’s get to the point: it’s Valentine’s Day and we are here for the chocolate!!! Chocolate donuts, I mean. And which one is your favorite? Are you team milk chocolate? Or team dark chocolate? Or are you like me – I’m the “yes please, I will take ALL the chocolate – and be quick […]
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




















