I can’t believe summer has flown by so fast! What is the deal? I guess that’s just what happens when it’s full of weekend plans with friends, hikes, vacations, and family visits! I’ll tell you one thing, the summer was definitely full of dips. Can I get an “Amen”!? The main one being hummus: My go-to snack, sandwich … [Read more…]
What’s a girl to do when she buys a giant bag of organic dried figs from Costco?? Oh yes, make some Easy Fig Jam, of course. I’ve loved figs since the first time I tried them, but my love has grown since finding out how amazing they are for your mood! Figs contain a good deal of … [Read more…]
Aw yeah, cilantro pesto ya’ll! Basil is no longer getting all the glory (even though it is damn delicious and deserves a lot of glory). This here cilantro pesto though, so good for us cilantro lovers. If you’re like me, ya can’t get enough cilantro, ever. It’s pretty powerful stuff too. Cilantro is an amazing herb for … [Read more…]
Hi friends, how’s it going!? We got through January! Yay! It can be a tough month. The down that comes when Christmas ends is real…no more festive parties, no more family gatherings, no more glittering lights. It can be sad! I always get this sense of dread when I remember that winter is not even … [Read more…]
Any time you’re looking for a dairy-free substitute for cream sauce, béchamel, Alfredo, even adding cream to thicken a soup, use this! It’s so rich and dreamy it’s hard to believe their’s no cream in here whatsoever. This cashew cream sauce was made for my Caramelized Onion and Roasted Mushroom Flatbread, but would also be … [Read more…]
Mmmm… peanut butter and pumpkin. What a great combo! My favourite snack of all time is an apple with peanut butter. I have it like…..every day. OK, maybe 5 times a week, but still. Who doesn’t love peanut butter!? I didn’t think my go-to snack could be improved, nor did I want to mess with … [Read more…]
Oh Trader Joe’s, how I miss thee. And what I miss the most is their Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus. Oh. My. Good. I bought a container every week, sometimes two, when I lived near one in Chicago. My roommate and I got a little hummus crazy with having a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe’s so … [Read more…]
