Eric and I love carrots.  This is a good thing since they’re a much cheaper vegetable than some of our other favorites like asparagus and bell peppers.  This year I wanted to come up with a few more affordable Thanksgiving side dishes.  I’ve been doing a lot with the food bank and talking to their clients about using special ingredients in small amounts to turn ordinary foods into fancy dishes.  These Maple Orange Carrots with Sage are a great example, and go amazingly with roast turkey or chicken! Read more

Happy Halloween!!!    After posting the healthy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies last week, I wanted to post another seasonal dessert that I’ve been looking forward to making for a whole year!  It’s, unfortunately, not healthy at all.  But it’s so adorable, cheap to make and perfect for Halloween!  It’s a basic Rice Krispies Treat Recipe, but made in a bundt cake pan with the addition of candy corn and Reese’s Pieces. Read more

Have you been looking for a guilt free autumn dessert? You have to try these cookies! Whole wheat flour, oats, organic sucanat, fresh pumpkin and dark chocolate chips turn these cookies into a healthy dessert perfect for any fall or winter holiday. Read more