As I sit here watching the trees blow in the wind and the sky get darker, it feels like a perfect night for a warm and filling meal. Soon the days will be hotter and salads will find their way onto our weekly menu. So for now, we are taking full advantage of heartier meals,… Continue reading Quinoa Chicken Chili
Lunch is one of my favorite meals of the day. There’s something about sitting down mid-day with a fresh salad, crisp fruit, and sparkling water that is so relaxing and refreshing (when you’re not eating alongside a food-throwing toddler). While I thoroughly enjoy lunch, I never look forward to the act of making it. By… Continue reading Loaded Tuna Salad
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow so I thought I’d post a quick recipe for a hearty breakfast (pun intended)! These pancakes make their way into our kitchen a couple of times a week. They’re easy, tasty, and filling. The beets give the pancakes a sweet and slightly earthy flavor. Top them with a spread of almond… Continue reading Blender {Beet} Pancakes
“I’m just a girl sitting in front of a sweet potato pie bite wishing it was a donut hole.” A smart-alecky comment made by my husband as I was photographing these little delights. While these may look like donut holes, in my opinion, they are waaay better. Not only do they taste amazing, there’s a… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie Bites
For years now, my big food obsession has been smoothies. I love that you can pack so many nutrients into one delicious drink that you can enjoy at home or on the go. Everett and I are always out and about – whether at the park, library, hike, or workout class – and this is… Continue reading Smoothie Bowls
Lately, our little guy has been waking up and immediately asking to eat breakfast. If I take the time to make a veggie scramble or stovetop oatmeal, he gets antsy and I end up giving him something to hold him over – banana, dried figs, raisins – which end up spoiling his breakfast that I’ve… Continue reading Overnight Oats {hot!}
For the longest time, I had been wanting to make homemade almond milk to replace our store-bought variety. With all of this cold weather that we have been experiencing (and by cold I mean 45 degree mornings), we’ve been eating a lot of oatmeal for breakfast. I couldn’t think of anything better to top… Continue reading Almond Milk
