coconut

Several years ago, I was sick with the flu and had to stay home from work. In the midst of my misery, I had a moment of hope when I climbed out from under a pile of blankets and Kleenex to try to lift my spirits. Granola was the only thing I knew would help […]

Have friends come over this weekend? Are you hosting a girls-only event? You can play cozy games by yourself. I think all three options are great. In any case, I’ve got the perfect recipe: vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate with cinnamon, nutmeg, and spicy cayenne, plus a dollop of Coconut whipped cream. The drink was made […]

About a month ago, I came across a blog that was so beautiful I fell in love with it. The name is Sprouted Kitchen. The mission is to make whole food tasty. Sara and Hugh Forte, who are husband and wife, are the two behind this movement. They are both cooks and photographers. You can […]

About a dozen days a year, I feel it’s perfectly acceptable to spread buttercream frosting all over everything and anything in sight. Then go partying. Birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries are all reasons to celebrate. So it is a good Target sale. Go ahead, girl. Celebrate. Celebrate. Five We need to eat lighter 353 days of […]

It’s not true that I’ve been to India. (Although Wes Anderson makes me want to go.) Nor can I say that I’ve eaten in the many Indian restaurants. But I’ve tried a few curries in the past, and I know exactly what I want in one. This recipe is everything I love about curries rolled up into one pan. […]

Perhaps at 28, I’ve done everything (sarcastic eye roll). In all honesty, though, I enjoy the person that I am becoming every day. I enjoy being intentional in my life and work. I also like the fact that John and I actually do what we say we will do. I appreciate that every New Year’s […]

Embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains. This dish beautifully blends the natural sweetness of ripe plantains with the rich, nuanced flavor of coconut sugar. This delightful fusion not only showcases the versatility of plantains but also introduces a healthier and more complex alternative to traditional caramelization. Join us […]

What about those dishes so delicious that you can’t resist going back for more? Or, you can’t stop yourself from taking bites off the plate and then slapping your hand for doing it? This is one of them. Get ready for my newest curry obsession: 30-minute AMAZING Coconut Curried Greens. This recipe requires only one pan, […]

I used to ignore them all the while. Once I learned how to use them, they were a staple in our kitchen. I’ll show you how. Origins of Collard Greens Collard greens have been around in the eastern Mediterranean since prehistoric times. In the 1600s, Africans brought them to America and cooked them down into […]

You can make coconut butter yourself. Here’s the recipe you need. Bonus? You only need one bowl and one ingredient. Let’s do it! The one ingredient for this recipe is unsweetened coconut shreds. It works best when I use desiccated Coconut. You could, I suppose, use any unsweetened coconut shredded you can find. Equipment is the next most important thing! It […]