I’ve previously done a Breakfast Bruschetta, perfect for cooking with kids, but was recently asked to make a fun variation: banana bruschetta. It’s the same concept of a sweet, kid-friendly bruschetta, but with bananas, walnuts and my new favorite snacking obsession: coconut chips. If you haven’t tried them, they’re not just dehydrated coconut. They’re crispy, […]
Why make homemade granola instead of buying it at the store? Because you might like your granola extra crunchy, or you might prefer it softer and a little chewy. You can tweak to the perfect consistency you love by adding or subtracting the liquid ingredients. Too, it’s waaaaay cheaper! For the same cost of a […]
It was time to make something healthy for the kids, thus the inspiration for these Almond Joy Energy Bites. If you follow my recipes in any capacity, you’ll know that I have no problem with sugar and the occasional indulgent dish. But, the volume of cinnamon rolls, eggnog, cookies and candy that churned through our […]
This poor recipe has been sitting on the shelf, waiting to be shared since July!!! I was cleaning out my files, getting organized and the file “Pineapple Monkey Bread” blazed boldly only the screen, saying, “Pick me!!!”. I’m so sorry, Monkey Bread! It’s not because you weren’t interesting, or noteworthy, or utterly scrumptious! You were […]
It’s technically fall and as I write this, I have no less than three pumpkin spiced candles burning. Yes, the basic white girl in me lives for this time of year and though the leaves don’t change here in the Sonoran desert, it doesn’t mean I can’t dive headlong into squash, warm spices and soups. […]
