This post and recipe was updated on September 20th, 2022. My husband and I sat down for a movie night last week and before long my sweet tooth started nudging me. Ice cream or a yogurt parfait are my normal go-to's, but neither of those were available at the time. So I pulled out an... Continue Reading →
The Autumn season quickly approaches. Mornings are just brisk enough to call for the wearing of a sweater. I, as so many others do, love this cozy season. One of the better aspects of the cooler seasons, in my opinion, is the food. Warm and wholesome, there's just nothing like the dishes we customarily enjoy... Continue Reading →
There is a story behind all food products. Whether purchased from a local grocery store, farmers market, restaurant, or small farmer, it all comes with a story. The difference between food grown in my personal garden and food I pick up from the store is that I typically know the entire story of what comes... Continue Reading →
I created a Sourdough Brownie recipe a few months ago and it really is such a great, healthier than your average brownie, dessert! I wanted to give the recipe a try in the cast iron skillet just out of curiosity. The process was just as easy as making homemade brownies in a regular baking pan!... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you just need a little treat to look forward to enjoying at the end of a long day. I know I do! I often mix up a Honey Sweetened Mug Brownie during my sons' nap or after they've gone to sleep for the night. It's like a reward and unwind for a hard day's... Continue Reading →
I just baked strawberry rhubarb pie as my husband’s Father’s Day dessert. I’ve been wanting a healthier alternative to a pie crust for awhile now and I believe I’ve found a great alternative! We all know what pies are usually full of refined sugars, so why not make the crust as healthy as possible? This... Continue Reading →
Summer evenings are for grilled hamburgers, brats, and hot dogs. So many fond memories have been made around such a dinner! The only way I can think to improve grilled burgers is by serving them on homemade sourdough buns. I've been prepping a hamburger bun recipe to have in time for the summer cookouts and... Continue Reading →
I started making homemade cottage cheese for two reasons: my husband loves it, and I wasn't pleased with the ingredients found in store-bought cottage cheese. I wanted a cost effective and healthier option for my husbands favorite snack food. Homemade cottage cheese is more cost effective to make from scratch than purchase at the grocery... Continue Reading →
Banana bread has to be one of my most favorite quick breads of all time! It's subtle sweetness and moist texture make it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Unfortunately, just because it contains bananas doesn't necessarily make it the healthiest snack. I wanted a homemade banana bread recipe that contained zero conventional sugars... Continue Reading →
No-bake cookies have to be one of the simplest cookie recipes out there. They are especially ideal as a summer dessert when I don't want the oven heating up the whole house! Just one sauce pan for the whole mixture, so minimal dishes too! I've been on a journey of replacing white and brown sugars... Continue Reading →