I can never seem to decide where I fall when it comes to the great debate: pumpkin spice or chocolate peppermint. I look forward all year to pumpkin spice season but am never disappointed when it is over because I know that peppermint bark season is just around the corner. This year, I think everyone's [...]
Ever since making my paleo chai coffee cake muffins, I've had homemade chai spice sitting in my pantry and the smell of it tempts me every time I open the kitchen cupboard. And, every time I smelled that delightful medley of spices, I began to think about how delicious a chai-spiced snickerdoodle would be. Although [...]
As soon as it starts to get cold outside, I start to crave polenta. It's not something I eat or make very often but is one of those dishes that is like grits - it just leaves you wanting to go back in for another bite again and again. However, as soon as I bring [...]
If you follow this blog, you know I love to reenvision the classics with a healthy twist....but, not this time! I am a big believer in splurging when the occasion calls for a cheat day! Any time there is a celebration, I will enjoy whatever sweet treat someone puts in front of me - cake, [...]
There are days of the week where a home-cooked meal doesn't sound like an option and I consider opening a bagged salad and calling it a night. However, more recently, I have fallen in love with sheet pan meals given how easy they are to make and that I can repurpose the ingredients throughout the [...]
