Category: food

Canning Perfect Pickles & Veggies

Baking in the sun! Over the last couple of years, I have been trying my hand at canning, and working to perfect my recipe for homemade pickles. My husband and I probably eat an abnormal amount of pickles in any given year. We just love them. But we’re fussy. We don’t love just any old…


Raspberry Smoothie Delight

Raspberry & Chocolate! If you haven’t already guessed, I am a smoothie addict. I make and drink them every single day. I find that it’s just a super simple and easy way for me to have something that is, in my opinion, 100% nutritious. I also tend to struggle with trying to eat enough fruit,…


Easy Vegan Protein Bites

These little protein bites are perfect for when you are craving a quick snack! Not only are they delicious, but also happen to be plant based, super easy, and made with ingredients that you probably have on hand right now. What’s not to love here?! You can thank me later. Recipe 1/3 Cup oats 1/3…


Maple Date Protein Treats

Maple + Date + Dark Chocolate = Delicious Treat Ok…so when I went into the kitchen with the intention of making myself some simple, low sugar, high protein bars, something went wrong and I derailed. Instead, I got carried away and these turned into more of a dessert. It happens sometimes. I also just can’t…


Another Successful Maple Syrup Season

Hubbs working the boil! Hanging out by the wood fired evaporator. Liquid Gold! Whipped Maple Butter There’s something peaceful about being in the woods at anytime of the year, but when there is still snow on the ground, bugs are nowhere to be found, the air still has a bite, and the days are getting…


Eat Now Cookie Dough

MMMM…Cookie Dough Warning…Cookie Dough is an addictive substance! Proceed at your own risk! Let’s be honest, no one has ever uttered the words “I don’t like cookie dough”. And if they have, they apparently have no taste buds, and I just can’t help but to feel sorry for them. Since my mother is an amazing…


Frozen Strawberry & Chocolate Chip Treat

I know, there’s something wrong about making anything that is intended to be eaten frozen at this time of year in Michigan. But for some unknown reason, this just popped into my head…so I had to whip it up! Strawberries are hands down my favorite fruit. Unfortunately, the ones in the stores right now are…


Meatless Monday Falafel Pitas

Falafel Pitas Hooray! It’s Meatless Monday! OK…so everyday is meatless for me. But this Falafel Pita Recipe is so good, that I am that excited to share it with you! If you have never had falafel you are missing out on a delicious Mediterranean food. The main ingredient in falafel is garbanzo beans, also known…


Perfect Mocha Coffee Add-In

The Holidays are here and what could be better than enjoying time with your family and friends? Um…drinking a delicious hot cup of fancy coffee while enjoying time with said family and friends of course! It’s easier than you might think to make some of those expensive coffee house style specialty drinks at home. Through…


Delicious Cheesy Veggie Risotto

Veggie Risotto I imagine we have all gone to a restaurant at some point in our lives and had something so tasty that it left you thinking to yourself, “I need this in my life!” This dish was one of those for me. I discovered it during our trip to the U.P. back in September….