Easy DIY Christmas Cookie Jar Gift

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It's been about four years since I've baked anything sweet from my own kitchen. Yes, that's right: four years! That means the last time I baked was just after my wedding! This year, I decided to get back into the baking groove, particularly during the Christmas season. And what better time to get my baking mojo back, right? After all, it's the time for ...continue reading

Recipe: Berry and Cream Cheese Bruschetta {COOL WHIP Everyday Dessert}

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Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms -------- Fresh berries are among my favorite things. They are, to me, the produce equivalent of jewelry. They look awesome in any dish you place them on (or in), and are a pleasure to stare at, not to ...continue reading

Recipe: Mushroom Cream Pesto Pasta with Sweet Potato Greens

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We get our vegetables delivered weekly from an organic farm. Prior to my ordering for organics, I'd shop at the supermarket for our veggies and went for produce I was familiar with, like broccoli, carrots, lettuces, bell peppers, etc. I wasn't too familiar with local varieties such as mustasa and white-stemmed pak choi (Chinese cabbage). One vegetable that ...continue reading

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries

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My little boy often has the munchies. Lately, he's taken to munching on cereals: cornflakes, bran flakes, muesli with dried berries. While he does eat veggies during his meal times, I wanted to find more ways to get him to eat veggies during snack times and "grazing" moments. Since my son likes finger food so much these days, I came up with these super ...continue reading

Recipe: Peanut Butter Maple Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Dip

It's been a while since I posted a recipe here! I have about five or six that need posting, all of them yummy! Here's one that's become a favorite in our household, and is currently my son's favorite snack.     This yummy dip is actually my version of Jessica Seinfeld's recipe for maple peanut butter fondue, from her book "Doubly ...continue reading