Nothing says summer like homemade vanilla ice cream! Occasionally I'll get a craving for a bowl of good, old fashioned homemade vanilla - especially when July and August roll around with triple digit temperatures. But then I remember that the ice cream maker bowl has to be frozen 24 … [Read more...] about 5 Minute Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (an egg free, no cook recipe)
Immune Boosting Elderberry Green Smoothie
We've had a fairly healthy year so far, with only a handful of viral colds. We're certain that my homemade elderberry syrup ("Mombucus" ) helps us get over colds and flu much faster (the science agrees, by the way), so we keep it flowing all winter long! Fortunately, my kids enjoy … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Elderberry Green Smoothie
Easy Maple Walnuts (10 minute stove top recipe)
It's Monday again. And good snacks make Mondays better, right? Right. And a batch of these easy maple walnuts takes only 10 minutes! In fact, maybe a double batch would be better, just in case you and the kids eat most of them before your husband even gets home and has a fair shot. #oops Why … [Read more...] about Easy Maple Walnuts (10 minute stove top recipe)
Best Classic Eggnog (Easy, no-cook, refined sugar free recipe)
Eggnog seems to be a love-hate thing. Well, starting now, it's a love-LOVE thing. This easy, classic eggnog recipe is thick and rich, with the perfect amount of natural sweetness and warm holiday spice - eggnog fans and skeptics alike will find it irresistible! Real Eggnog The … [Read more...] about Best Classic Eggnog (Easy, no-cook, refined sugar free recipe)
Homemade Coconut Cream Popsicles {SF, GF, DF option}
In Texas where I live, summer starts in May and usually lasts through the end of October. All six of those months are hot, but in July, August, and September, the heat and humidity are at their worst. As in, race-to-the-car-before-your-makeup-melts hot. (Yes, we really do that) I sometimes … [Read more...] about Homemade Coconut Cream Popsicles {SF, GF, DF option}
Elderberry Juice Pops
Summer isn't peak season for cold and flu, but getting sick during the warm months does happen. Our usually healthy family has battled a string of viruses these past couple of months, with an ER visit for the toddler last week. The shock of hearing my not-quite-2-year-old gasping for air in … [Read more...] about Elderberry Juice Pops
Chicken Pate with Rosemary, Sage & Wine
Let's get something out on the table right off the bat. I realize there's 4-letter word in that title that's got some of you thinking about clicking the "back" button faster than I can spread this delicious stuff on a crostini and stuff it into your mouth to change your … [Read more...] about Chicken Pate with Rosemary, Sage & Wine
Brussels Sprouts Salad & Warm Bacon Dressing
This recipe ticks all my favorite salad boxes, and then some: Fruit, nuts, cheese, bacon, and, the star of any good salad - a killer dressing. More on the dressing later. The base of this stellar salad is shaved Brussels Sprouts. If you're already thinking of substituting them with more … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts Salad & Warm Bacon Dressing