Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
The sun-warmed air, the gentle hum of insects, the sweet scent of ripe berries—these are the sensory markers of endless summer days spent in the blackberry patch. With sun-kissed skin and sticky fingers, I’d lose myself in the brambles, time…
End of Summer means heirloom tomatoes are bursting with flavor and ready to be enjoyed! This Heirloom Tomato Pie is the perfect way to celebrate these beauties. I adapted this recipe from Garden & Gun, a fantastic magazine for all…
Who says you need dairy to enjoy a creamy, delicious ice cream? A couple of us in my family have developed dairy allergies over the year, so we have had to look for alternatives. These five vegan recipes prove that…
Missing your beloved Magnalite but stuck scouring second-hand stores? Well, fret no more! Magnaware is here to reignite your love for cast aluminum cooking. Magnaware: The Lightweight Champion Imagine a 14-quart Dutch oven that feels light as a feather, heats…
Ditch the boring cornbread! This house favorite gets a flavor boost that’s perfect for scooping up chili, stew, or soup, or even enjoying on its own as an appetizer. We’re talking salsa verde cornbread, where the classic milk gets swapped…
Drowning in cherry tomatoes? Don’t despair! This is the perfect opportunity to whip up some slow-roasted goodness. Simply toss them on a pan with olive oil and a sprinkle of herb salt, then let your oven work its magic at…
This easy dressing is a burst of flavor that complements any roasted vegetables! It also holds up well in the refrigerator if you need to make a sauce in advance for entertaining. Bright and Zesty Parsley Dressing for Roasted Veggies…
This Hestan – OvenBond Collection – Stainless Steel Square Baker Pan, 8 Inch is sturdy, bakes evenly, and is beautiful! Here’s a Vegetarian Tortilla Bake recipe that you can make with this pan: Find The Hestan OvenBond Stainless Steel Pan…
Saying goodbye to gluten doesn’t mean saying goodbye to cheesy goodness! This spaghetti squash bake is a fantastic alternative to mac and cheese, and it was a hit with even picky eaters. Here’s the trick: Pre-cook your spaghetti squash and…
Gathering and lingering over food is central to Italian culture. The dishes employ simplicity, relying on high-quality ingredients rather than elaborate presentation. Many dishes feature tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, wine and cheese. A natural plant-based cuisine, modern Italian focuses on…
I love cookware & I get excited over new designs and functions. I loved cooking with the new KOREA KING Hybrid Wok – how stylish is this beautiful pan? The 11-inch hybrid design is perfect for stir-fry, but has a flat…
If you’ve made ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ resolutions for the New Year, then have I got an insider tip for you! Grocery Outlet has a section entirely devoted to organic, specialty, healthy, and natural foods called NOSH. I love eating organic, NON-GMO…
I’ve not eaten a lot of pesto sauce by choice simply because I thought it was boring. I love fresh basil, but for some reason, the nutty herbal sauce has often fallen short for me. Determined to make a version…
I generally avoid flour pasta because of the higher glycemic index, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want noodles! I absolutely love the Jayone Sweet Potato Noodles because of their versatility and the pleasant mouthfeel. These gluten-free noodles are easy…
Here’s a simple habanero hot sauce that is flavorful and ridiculously hot. My husband is brave enough to use this on tacos, but I cautiously use it in chilis and soups. I picked up this super fun assortment of hot…