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
Umami. Say it with me…Oo-mom-ee. That’s right, the oh so desirable savory taste that needed it’s own Umami International Symposium in Hawaii to ensure it’s recognition as one of the basic tastes. Once the subject of controversy, it’s now widely accepted and is available in so many natural forms. This Asian burger recipe uses 3 different umami ingredients, and I’ve actually been told more than once that this is the BEST burger recipe ever! It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer holidays in your backyard. Read more
Today is the all new International holiday, Pie Party! Okay it’s not actually an International holiday, it’s an idea dreamed up by some friends of mine on Twitter. We all love pie, and want to help people get over their fear of making pie. So it was decided that July 5 should be a Pie Party, where everyone posts a photo of a pie they’ve made. I’ve been working on a rustic healthy pie recipe using fresh ground whole wheat and organic sucanat. It took a few attempts, but I’ve finally created an easy pie recipe that is good for you, tasty, and looks good messy! Read more
I LOVE red velvet cake. Eric doesn’t get it, “Isn’t it just chocolate cake with red food coloring?” That may be so, but I still swoon over pictures of it every time. That’s why when I saw pictures of red velvet sandwich cookies, I had to make some for Valentine’s Day. I had the perfect excuse, the 17 hungry teenage boys staying at our house for the weekend! Read more
We don’t eat a lot of dessert at home, but on Valentine’s Day we always want a special chocolate dessert. We love the combination of fruit and chocolate, and our favorite is chocolate and orange. This homemade pudding recipe takes your romantic dessert from classic to classy with the addition of vanilla bean and orange zest.
