I know that when it’s cold and snowy outside, your last craving is for ice cream. Unless you happen to be one of my junior high students, then it’s the more sugar the merrier. One of my favorite things to do with ice cream during the winter is to pair it with a steaming cup […]
Recipes
North African Recipe Ideas
North Africa is a place with a rich and somewhat complicated culinary history. You’ve got the French influence mixed with the Tunisian and Moroccan traditional fare with a hint of Arab Middle East thrown in for good measure. It might seem a little bit scary, but if you’re willing to take the leap, you’re going […]
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dumplings
My favorite season is pumpkin season. Go ahead, call me basic. I don’t mind. Because there is seriously nothing better than pumpkin season. From the scents to the tastes, it’s a win all round! What I love about pumpkin is that it’s so versatile and it’s so delicious! From soups to pies to pastries, you […]
Breakfast: Scrambled Egg Muffins
If you’ve got littles in your house, then back to school is always a rough transition. It always seems like breakfast is the worst thing to fit in between brushing hair, finding matching shoes, and getting out the door on time. Enter your savior: Scrambled Egg Muffins! These are great for a myriad of reasons. […]
Yummy Fall Apple Desserts (So Good You Will Forget Counting Calories)
With fall in full swing, that means that it’s time to get into the kitchen and get baking! If you’re not a pumpkin spice fan, I hear you. It can be overwhelming, and if you’re not a fan of squash, disappointing. Luckily there’s an alternative: apples! Since apples reach their peak in the fall, it […]
Orange Soup Recipes For Fall That Don’t Use Pumpkin
One of my favorite things about fall is that soup is finally in season. There are few things better than curling up with a warm cup of soup (and a book) on a chilly autumn evening. I keep a set of soup mug/bowls like these on hand for just such an occasion, and they are […]
Haunting Halloween Food Ideas
It’s on it’s way…the season of Boo! Eek! and Trick or Treat! To help you throw the best dinner, here are some awesomely haunting halloween food ideas! Beverages: Pumpkin Spice Punch This is a great punch for a party. Full of awesome autumnal flavor with a sparkle and some spooky dry ice to top it […]
Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
If pie just isn’t your thing, chances are you don’t look forward to Thanksgiving. My family doesn’t mind a little pumpkin pie, but if they’re honest, they’re totally not pie people. If you’re in the same boat, don’t despair! Lucky for you there are plenty of Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie. And I’ve gathered them […]
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
It’s that time again… it’s time for cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin, oh my! The scents of fall are here and with them comes all of the delicious desserts that utilize those flavors. One of my favorites is Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate. You really can’t go wrong with Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate…I mean, pumpkin plus chocolate […]
Oodles Of Zucchini Solutions
If your summer garden is anything like mine, then you are about to be swimming in zucchini. I love zucchini! From zucchini soup to zucchini bread, I would eat it all year long if my family would let me. I typically plant two zucchini plants in the late spring, much to my family’s chagrin. One […]