I made these super easy Falafel bites the other day and Piper literally licked her plate and mine! When this happens I find the need to share. These were super quick to make, these ingredients are things you may already have in your kitchen, and your whole family will enjoy them. I tried sticks and meatball shapes, but the sticks prooved easier for dipping in the yummy yogurt sauce. Recipe adapted from this...READ MORE
January 20, 2014
Mom Monday {Best Almond Milk EVER!}
Ok so Piper and I have a new obsession lately. It's this milk we have been making together. It's not technically just an Almond Milk, but for lack of a better name (I am open to suggestions), we have named it the best Almond Milk EVER! There are several secret ingredients which include dates and salted macadamia nuts as well as some cashews. This has turned into our "treat". When we want something sweet its the perfect thing. Serve it chilled or even over...READ MORE
January 14, 2014
In the Kitchen {warm lentil salad}
I have been finding new ways to use all the persimmons I have been getting in our CSA basket lately. This is by far one of my favorites. I served it warm, but it totally works room temp too. Start with the perfect lentils recipe. You can make a big batch ahead of time to use throughout the week, just reheat and toss with persimmon and shallot and you are good to...READ MORE
December 16, 2013
Mom Monday {vegan egg nog}
I have to admit I love myself some egg nog. So when I accidentally created this vegan, sugar free version I was overjoyed with how delicious it turned out. It's super easy, and oh so delicious.
YOU WILL NEED:
1 cup of raw organic cashews (or almonds), soaked in water for 2 hours - overnight
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
8-10 good size dates
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
cinnamon & nutmeg to taste
TO MAKE:
strain your soaked nuts and place in a...READ MORE
November 25, 2013
Mom Monday {super easy zucchini chips}
I was looking at the huge pile of zucchinis we had from our CSA basket, thinking what can I do with these that everyone would just love? I came up with these super easy zucchini chips. They are so simple, and so delicious. They work for a snack, for an appetizer when you are having impromptu guests, or along side dinner. Your kids will love these I swear! And so will...READ MORE
