Category Archives: Recipes & In the Kitchen

Quinoa Craze: Oatmeal Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Quinoa (“KEEN-wah”) is definitely a current food world buzz word. Now, most people have heard of it, know it is good for them, and are interested in trying it, but don’t really know how to use it. For those who aren’t familiar, a little history and nutritional information: Source: recipeslife.blogspot.com via Sara on Pinterest   A recently rediscovered…

Homemade Granola

I have had this recipe waiting in the wings for a while now; ironically, not only did I take a minute to make it this afternoon (along with a batch of Homemade Grahahm Crackers), but upon checking my voicemail had received a request for it as well! So, that’s that. Today is the Day! I cannot express…

Homemade Graham Crackers

As I have been on the look out for Real Food SNACK recipes, my lovely (real life) friend, Laura, sent me this awesome recipe and I tried it immediately. This is the ingredient list of Honey Maid Honey Grahams: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), GRAHAM…

Southwest {Freezer} Burritos

The night I came up with this recipe, I was REALLY hoping it tasted even remotely edible because I made a HUGE batch, and we (Andy) would be stuck eating it regardless! To my delight, it was delicious and the seemingly excessive amount will not last nearly as long as I expected. Although the filling was tasty served fresh from the skillet in…

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

We were all up bright and early this morning; we meandered downstairs and to our excitement discovered another gorgeous snowfall. With the snow falling, music playing, coffee brewing, Max playing, and Cal (once again) sleeping, it was the perfect day to whip up a special breakfast and tamper with a new scone recipe. (Let’s be…

Chocolate Granola Bars

This weekend I tried a recipe for Chocolate Granola Bars; they were a very tasty treat and Max (and Andy) approved! As we continue to strive towards eating a “Real Food” diet, these are pretty close. Don’t get me wrong, they are definitely a sweet treat and made to be eaten in moderation, but apart from the sugar…

Whole Wheat Butternut Squash Ravioli

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon cooking. The purpose was tri-fold, 1.) we needed to eat lunch and dinner, 2.) as we continue to move towards a real food, homemade diet I need to learn some new skills (homemade ravioli – never done that before) and 3.) I wanted to prep some meals to pop in the freezer and have on…

“Little Pumpkins” Party – Recipes!

So, I tried to think back to where on blogdom I found my recipes because I wanted to give credit where credit is due. I backtracked and indeed found the site (which I now follow)…Our Best Bites! These ladies are incredible; there are awesome ideas and I can’t wait to try more for upcoming events. As…