In which I share my gratitude for where I am in life, and reflect upon how I got here. Read on if you would like to be uplifted today.
Foraging and Feeding; Connecting Back to Nature With Food
If you want to learn an awesome Earthy onion dip, read through me reminiscing about my childhood in nature first! Or don’t, and skip to the recipe.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Crispy Pepperoni and Giardiniera Vinaigrette
This hearty and filling salad is perfect for a main course when you want a lighter option. Crispy pepperoni and a homemade giardiniera vinaigrette give this salad a spicy Chicago twist!
Keto Zucchini Pizza Boats
These Keto Zucchini Pizza Boats were so good, even my husband rated a 10/10, who is not keto, mind you. The perfect dinner for a household of mixed diets!
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This amazing Loaded Baked Potato Soup is full of familiar flavors, but is perfect for a chilly night chilling on the couch.
Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
This casserole has delightfully familiar flavors with broccoli and cheddar, with the filling addition of chicken.
Toffee Crack
This homemade candy has toffee, chocolate, and nuts. Perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth with a salty edge!
Garlic-Chive Cauliflower Rice with Mushroom-Tomato Sauce
A delicious and filling vegetarian dish with an Italian flare, Garlic Chive Cauliflower rice pairs perfectly with a hearty vegetable tomato sauce!
Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
I am lucky enough to live in a place where there are beautiful artisan grocery and specialty food stores near me. One of my favorite places that sells homemade jams, breads, and scones is Rare Bird Preserves in Oak Park, IL. I am also fortunate enough that one of their employees is my best friend […]
Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Banana Bread
Bananas should be dubbed “the Food of the Quarantine.” Hasn’t anyone noticed the amount of banana bread recipes online has gone up exponentially? And why not? They have a built in protection system, giving them an impressive shelf life. And they’re delicious! Since many of us are avoiding going to the grocery store so often, […]