Banana Carob Snack Cake

Move over Little Debbie…I’ve got a tasty, healthier treat your kids will love.
Even though Joe and I don’t have kids of our own (…yet) I’ve been thinking about school starting and healthier snacks for kids.  I taught elementary school for many years and school lunches were always a sore spot for me. I watched kids [...]

Homemade Yogurt Recipe – It’s Simpler than You Think!

I’ve tried several times to make yogurt in my CrockPot with no success.  The closest I came was a clumpy mess the consistency of thin tomato soup.  No good.  I’ve seen the jar and cooler method but it’s too involved for me.
Still, I often talk about wanting to make yogurt.
My husband really listens to what [...]

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Pecans, and Walnuts Recipe

I made this simple recipe en mass last week as gifts for my husband’s co-workers. We adore them so I wanted something they’d love without killing myself to get it done.  I got requests for more nuts the same day, so I made another big batch and sent it off with Joe the next morning.
Though [...]

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

There is something in me that likes to use every last bit of food – it takes skill, forethought, and lots of experience.  It’s also a practice that grounds me and brings so much gratitude for what I have.  The old adage, “Waste not, want not” has new meaning to me today.
I’m definitely not perfect [...]

Kale Chips

I love greens of all kinds…spinach, mustard greens, turnip greens, kale, romaine, cabbage.  They’re part of my everyday diet.  I like them raw, steamed, sauteed, pureed, in smoothies.  So when I read about kale chips at Dinner with Julie and then got a huge bunch of fresh kale in my CSA distribution from this fine [...]