Peanut butter is at the very center of American hearts, sandwiches, and junk food aisles . Chocolate peanut butter cups, anyone? But, it’s January and we’re getting into bathing suit season in two months. Let’s…
Recipes
Stove Top Strawberry Jam
Strawberry season is coming! We’re starting to see strawberries already in Florida! That means pints and pints of beautiful heart-shaped, ruby-fleshed strawberries will be plentiful and priced so low that you can’t help but buy…
Four Incredible Detoxifying Herbs
The beginning of every New Year reminds us that it’s always the perfect time to cleanse your body of toxins and remove the excess waste that may be making you sluggish. Fresh herbs are healthful…
Chocolate Roll Cake with Espresso Whipped Cream
Drum roll, please. Welcome the heavenly chocolate cake roll. Unlike most recipes for a Yule Log, Yodel, Ho-Ho, or other roulade cakes, this one does not crack or sever easily. Rather, this lighter-than-air chocolate angel…
Egg-free Egg Nog
Rich, creamy egg nog appears only during holiday season, so luxurious that the thick, rum-laced beverage needs a season of indulgence to justify their intake. True to their name, egg nogs are made of eggs,…
Mocha Chocolate Chunk Cookies: The Alaskan Way
When we sipped our way through Alaska’s countless specialty coffee huts, we discovered and fell in love with the duo of coffee and cookies. The drive-through access of the unique and charming coffee huts, like…
Applesauce Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola Crunchies
The holidays have come upon us! Gathering with loved ones, celebrating miracles, and donning the Christmas tree are highlights of the season. So are decadent, rich foods (lobster linguine with cream, anyone?). But, you can…
Red Quinoa Salad with Roasted Figs and Walnuts
First off, we are thankful for you, dear reader, and send you warm wishes as you enjoy Thanksgiving. It can be a stressful holiday with a change of routine, travel fatigue, and even more scarcity…
Carrot Custard Pie
Fall desserts share the colors of the changing of the leaves: shades of burnt orange and golden chestnut evoke pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Those who celebrate Thanksgiving desserts should need little encouragement to try…
Broccoli Slaw Pasta with Creamy Marinara
Pasta can be heavy and leave you sluggish. Not a good idea when you have more things to conquer for the rest of the day or want to stay up to watch a movie. Instead,…