Now that September is coming to an end, I can FINALLY fully embrace fall. I snickered when Shipyard Pumpkin was out before my pool closed. I groaned in disgust when all things Halloween and autumn started popping in local stores. But now’s the right time. The weather is fully cooling off, I’ve bought myself some […]
Watermelon Mint Popsicles
September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So as the pumpkin, gourds and butternut squashes invade my Whole Foods, I am clinging onto summer recipes for dear life. The days of asparagus, fresh garden tomatoes and stalks of basil are long behind us, BUT watermelon, honeydews and large melons seem to still be lingering. I don’t really love the sometimes grainy texture […]
Raisin Walnut Carrot Cake Muffins
September 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These muffins left me absolutely speechless. They are super sweet although they’re void of much sugar. They’re extremely fluffy and almost melt in your mouth as you eat them. And the raisins and walnuts add great texture elements. I love, love LOVE these little muffins. And so did Jim and EVERYONE at work. I so […]
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
September 11, 2012 by 6 Comments
2 cups organic all-purpose flour 2 cups organic rolled oats 3 apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup organic applesauce 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup organic raw sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 degrees Whisk […]
Homemade Peanut Butter
September 4, 2012 by 5 Comments
I don’t know about you, but we are finding it IMPOSSIBLE to find organic peanut butter these days. Not at Whole Foods, not at Trader Joe’s, not anywhere. I did find one brand at Hannafords’s but it was a whopping 7 bucks a jar and that just seems crazy to spend on smushed peanuts. It’s […]
Peanut Butter & Jelly Popsicles
August 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
I refuse to let the summer go. It seems like just yesterday I was anticipating the farmer’s markets, asparagus season and lots of salads to get ready for the warm weather. Now? I see sweet potatoes, butternut squash and lots of apples in my near future. The fall season is quickly approaching and although I DON’T want […]
