Non-Dairy

Bacon Jam

4 comments January 20, 2011

*ears perk up* Did somebody say bacon? Ya. Go on, go on. I’m listening. Bacon. It is all powerful. So, how is it that I missed this recipe from the [...]

Pumpkin Butterscotch Cookies

18 comments December 14, 2010

When I fall in love, I fall hard. The first time I saw the Barenaked Ladies perform live in Minneapolis, I was hooked. I even got in my car and [...]

Cranberry Relish & a POM Wonderful Giveaway

33 comments November 9, 2010

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!! Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. It’s my absolute favorite. It’s like the crème de le crème of holidays, raising the bar so high [...]

Pie Chips with Fruit Salsa

16 comments September 7, 2010

Anyone who knows me, reads the blog, follows me on Twitter, is a friend on FaceBook, and quite frankly, meets me in a bookstore, grocery store, or even on the [...]

Southwestern Salad

18 comments April 19, 2010

Just three weeks ago, in Minnesota, our entryway was filled with jackets, scarves, gloves, and snow boots. Now in California, my kids have spent the last two days lacquered with [...]

Snacks with Sunflower Butter – and Free Samples

45 comments January 18, 2010

Good: eating peanut butter right out of the container with a spoon. Bad: discovering your child has a peanut allergy. Ugh. Yep. Haley’s allergic to peanuts. Instead of boring you [...]

Pumpkin Pecan Crescent Rolls

25 comments November 23, 2009

By now you’ve probably grown so tired of reading about the different ways to roast a turkey, which green bean casserole version to make, and the controversy surrounding whether or [...]

Pumpkin Muffins with Cranberries and Pecans

24 comments November 9, 2009

I recently read that there is an expected shortage of canned pureed pumpkin this year. Whether this is actually true, remains to be seen, but naturally, I panicked. An immediate [...]

Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

19 comments September 28, 2009

I know a lot of people are excited for the Fall season; thinking about soups and stews and casseroles, oh my. Not me. I am in complete denial. It’s not [...]

Eggplant and Basil with Israeli Couscous

27 comments September 2, 2009

Other than a particular dip that my mom makes with onion, garlic, and roasted eggplant, I’ve never been a fan of the purple vegetable. And who knows – maybe all [...]

Roast Chicken, 2 Ways

16 comments August 10, 2009

I can’t quite remember when the markets started carrying these gems, but I’ve been devoted ever since. I’m talking about the roast chickens they have slow cooking for hours. Some [...]

I Love Trail Mix

19 comments July 12, 2009

To a lot of people, trail mix, hiking, and Birkenstock sandals are non-exclusive. But that way of thinking is so 1970. Now is the ideal time to change your attitude [...]

Grilled Teriyaki Beef Spirals

14 comments June 21, 2009

I put the kibosh on meat for approximately ten years. I can’t say that I missed it during that time (although the smell of bacon would always send me into [...]

Banana Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

14 comments June 15, 2009

I love it when Haley and Trevor are invited someplace for a play date; having something to look forward to, knowing the kids will have fun for a little while…and [...]

Slow Cooked Pork with Orange Marmalade

9 comments June 1, 2009

My sister, Jen, is so awesome. If it weren’t for her, all I would ever get in the mail are bills. She also loves to cook and is always on [...]

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