Always on the look out for easy, healthy snacks? No matter how many we buy at the store each week, we somehow still run out by Thursday or Friday. And I usually realize we need some as I’m running out the door and/or starving. One trick that helps with my snack dilemma is to bakeRead more
Hi there! I’m in my kitchen unpacking from my TV appearance today. I had the chance to share 2 of my favorite Spring recipes perfect for next weekend. My favorite part of these recipes is that they can be prepared the day or 2 before Easter, so you have more time to enjoy family andRead more
Cookies for breakfast! These will lure any sleepy head out of bed. I’ve been trying to wake up earlier to start a morning routine – meditation, a little yoga and a (somewhat) relaxed breakfast. I have read countless articles about the importance of a morning routine, that this is something all successful people make timeRead more
Yesterday I had the chance to appear on the Morning Blend to talk about something near and dear to my heart… healthy comfort food! It was a completely surreal experience, and as soon as my segment was finished, I had no idea what I had just said. Eek! When I arrived that morning everyone told meRead more
Some of my favorite Christmas memories are sitting around our dining room table decorating cookies with my mom and sisters. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Christmas cookies. Even if they don’t even taste that good, they bring back such happy memories. Luckily for us, these cookies not only look adorable, but areRead more
Exactly one year ago at this time I hit “publish” on my very first blog post – a tasty but truly terribly-photographed deep dish pizza. I figured starting a food blog would allow me to share my love of cooking while making some easy money on the side (haha) - not that I’m not gratefulRead more
Soft, chewy, delicious caramels with no butter or cream! That is the magic of date caramel. By tossing dates and a few other ingredients in the food processor, you can make candy for the whole family all Christmas long. These cherry caramels are inspired by the incredible Wood Orchard cherry caramels we had in DoorRead more
These crunch bars are made from 100% real, natural ingredients and could not be easier to whip up. They look like the original, but are fresh, bursting with peanut buttery flavor and only contain 3 ingredients! About 2 weeks ago, Peanut Butter & Co sent me a package of 4 jars of the mostRead more
There are so many things I love about summers in Milwaukee… the festivals, free outdoor music almost every night, and seeing everyone outside soaking up as much sunshine as possible. However, all these wonderful things can be a little distracting when you’re, say, trying to keep up a growing food blog… I have toRead more
Oh hi, I thought that might get your attention! This dessert is deliciously sweet and creamy with just a little kick from the whiskey. It takes just seconds to prepare and is an easy single serving dessert or snack. And don’t worry – you’re not drinking alone… you’re enjoying healthy banana ice cream! I’ve beenRead more
