Quinoa with Pomegranate and Brussels Sprouts ~ Sweet pomegranates and crunchy Brussels sprouts are tossed with savory quinoa in this savory side dish. This post is sponsored by Whole…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade Taco Seasoning ~ Why buy a pre-made package blend with unknown ingredients when you can make this with all the spices in your spice cabinet. Tonight, I went…
Today is my birthday! I love my birthday. I realize I am getting older with each passing year, but each passing year seems to get better. Bring on another…
Slow Cooker Apple Butter ~ Smooth and silky slow cooker apple butter with simple ingredients is the epitome of Fall’s bounty.One of the perks of being a food blogger…
Plum Salsa
Plum Salsa ~ Fresh red plums, peppers, onions, and cilantro for a delicious twist on the classic salsa; great with chips or on a taco. Wandering around the farmer’s…
Sweet Chili Cucumbers and Onions ~ Fresh garden cucumbers and red onion mixed in an Asian-inspired vinaigrette of rice vinegar and sweet chili sauce. Two garden fresh cucumbers screamed out…
In certain aspects of my life, I am extremely organized. In other areas, not so much. Other than one semester in during my junior or senior year of high…
Purple Slaw with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Poor cabbage, such a bad reputation because our grandmothers cooked it to oblivion. Its poor reputation is undeserved. I love the stuff. Raw, cooked, blanched, and in whatever form…
Apricot Mint Iced Tea ~ Fresh brewed black tea steeped with just picked apricots and mint for a refreshing beverage when beating the heat. With the summer sun radiating and…
When I was six months pregnant my then husband and I traveled to the Detroit area to hand-deliver a product to a customer that had become a friend. We…








