Recipes

2-Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

2-Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Whether or not you’re a fan of conversation hearts and sappy cards, Valentine’s Day is here. And I say: so should be a taste of chocolate dipped strawberries. I know Valentine’s Day is commercialism at its best. (My husband reminds me every year that it’s a Hallmark

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Slow-cooker Super Bowl Chili

Slow-cooker Super Bowl Chili

It’s Super Bowl 50! Whether you’re a Broncos fan or a Panthers fan (or neither), chances are good you’ll be camped out in front of the tube on Sunday night. Or, perhaps you’re like me and a little conflicted… Denver is my favorite [American] city. I loved living

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7 Species Salad + Tu B’Shevat

7 Species Salad + Tu B’Shevat

Today is Tu B’Shevat, a Jewish holiday celebrating the New Year for Trees. It is customary to plant a new tree, or perhaps even host a Seven Species Seder. The Seven Species include wheat, barley, grapes, pomegranates, figs, olives and dates. Or, you could just make my 7 Species

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Southern Spring Strawberry Jam Recipe

Southern Spring Strawberry Jam Recipe

It’s January. There’s a snow storm warning starting at midnight. And, spring is nowhere in sight, at least here in North Carolina. But, sometimes you just need some spring on a dreary winter day, even if it’s just a little taste of spring. So, when I saw this month’s Recipe

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Food Allergies and the Holidays + Fruit & Pepita Chocolate Squares

Food Allergies and the Holidays + Fruit & Pepita Chocolate Squares

It’s never easy or fun to manage food allergies, but it may be particularly difficult during the holidays. From Halloween through New Year’s (oh, and then there’s Valentine’s Day), social gatherings and parties focus on–yup, you guessed it–FOOD. If you’re cooking for or traveling with someone who

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Orange Cranberry Candied Ginger Quick Bread {Recipe ReDux}

Orange Cranberry Candied Ginger Quick Bread {Recipe ReDux}

Let me first say, I love bread. No, wait… I adore bread. There are few things as delicious to me as fresh-baked bread, and I like it all–from scones and muffins to challah and hearty grain bread. So as you can imagine, I was excited to see

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3 Immune-Boosting Holiday Recipes

3 Immune-Boosting Holiday Recipes

If you caught my WFMY News 2 segment last week, you know the five immune-boosting foods you need to eat more of this winter. Here’s a quick recap (spoiler alert!) of those five foods and their immune-boosting properties: Yogurt (live active cultures) Seafood (omega-3s and vitamin D) Wheat

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Apple Month + Enjoy Life Cinnamon-Apple Streusel Muffins

Apple Month + Enjoy Life Cinnamon-Apple Streusel Muffins

Several weeks ago, we found a sweet little pick-your-own apples spot in rural North Carolina called Hill’s Apple Orchard and Vineyard. Even though Mr. Hill didn’t have too many apples left on his trees, he let us pick from what was left. My father-in-law was visiting from Arizona, the kids were out

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Slimmed-down Tailgating Snacks: Hummus Deviled Eggs

Slimmed-down Tailgating Snacks: Hummus Deviled Eggs

Fall is here, and so is football! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just along for the tailgating fun, food is likely part of the weekend football fun.  “By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra Dipping Co. LLC, and am eligible

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Breakfast-on-the-go + EZ Freeze Chocolate Zucchini Muffins {Recipe ReDux}

Breakfast-on-the-go + EZ Freeze Chocolate Zucchini Muffins {Recipe ReDux}

My oldest kiddo just started Kindergarten, which means no more leisurely preschool drop-off mornings. As a result, breakfast has become CRAZY time in our house! And, it’s not just crazy for my kids. My husband rushes around, grabbing anything that’s semi-healthy and portable. Even for this breakfast-loving girl, I find I

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