Chocolate Banana Pancakes
I have a serious thing for chocolate. I prefer it over all over desserts…heck, I prefer it over all over flavors. If I have…
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
I was a picky eater. Very picky. I had a long list of unacceptable foods and a short, reliable list of foods I would…
Mini Blackberry Pear Pies
Although we have yet another heat wave to deal with here in Southern California, I am still very stubbornly baking as much as possible. It…
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasting is my go-to method for vegetables. It does wonders in bringing out the natural sweetness, especially of already sweet vegetables like winter squash. Roasting…
10 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress
The holidays are nearly here. All the travel, cooking, eating, parties, visiting family, gift giving, and schedule filling. That’s a whole lot of opportunities…
Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
Biscotti are Italian cookies that are traditionally made with almonds and are dry from being baked twice. Twice baked breads and goods were prepared…
Sweet Potato, Kale, and Onion Tart
I’ve mentioned before how I adore pastry dough. That love has sparked another recipe that totally knocked my socks off. Flaky pastry crust holds…
Too Much Screen Time
The other night we put a classic children’s movie for Dominik to watch for the first time: “My Neighbor Totoro”. Of course, he absolutely…
Kale Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Red Wine Gravy
These mashed potatoes are a family favorite. Creamy and perfectly smooth potatoes are given a bit of a healthy boost from kale mashed right…
Review: Braintree Clothing
It’s crazy what having a baby does to your body. Although breastfeeding caused me to loose quite a bit of weight, my body is…