dairy free

It’s Halloween, I know. But I have to share this wonderful story of why I HAD TO make this gluten-free vegan Apple Crisp on Halloween. John and I love to get together with our amazing friends and have a good laugh, eat yummy food, and chat. Two of the six people in our group are […]

When you are a food blogger, you may not have the time to repeat your favorite recipes. After making a similar version a few years ago, I couldn’t resist trying them again. The brownies are fudgy and sweet, but they are still the best I’ve ever had. They’re packed with omega-3s, fiber, and other healthy […]

Although I am not an expert in gluten-free baking, I’m improving! I used a gluten-free blend of flour that a friend gave me. It worked well. If you’re not gluten-free, use all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastries to make an equally delicious muffin. If you are dying to know the exact ingredients, they are 3/4 cup […]

I have always loved pancakes. It’s hard to get up in the morning without a stack of fluffy pancakes covered with butter and maple syrup. Although my tastes in pancakes have changed over the years, and I now prefer healthier options, I still enjoy a classic stack without add-ins. John and I do not have to […]

You might be like me and eat the same breakfast every day without noticing that you haven’t changed it in months. Lame. It’s not that eating the same thing every day is a bad idea. The more options I have, the more I’m likely to try new things. These waffles are the answer. You’ll find […]

Although I’ve been a little crazy with the chocolate peanut butter, I’m not forgetting that Easter is fast approaching. What better way to celebrate Easter than with peanut butter and chocolate? See! I know what’s happening! John is concerned. After making the peanut butter M&Ms (which is a MUST-TRY) last week, I couldn’t help but test a […]

You’ve probably already guessed that I am a chocoholic. It’s like my DNA is a chocolate addict. I crave it every single day. Have to have it. You can satisfy your craving with just one square of dark ice cream or even a black bean brownie. But some days, I need a decadent brownie. The brownies only […]

Some recipes just come to me, like when you get a free cake for your birthday. Sometimes, I have to chase after them like a child who is throwing a hissy fit for being disobedient. This recipe fell into the first category. One day, as I was writing down ideas for a website, it hit […]

These little guys were a no-brainer. I love ice cream sandwiches and always have. Ask anyone who saw me as a child with a constant ring of ice cream around my mouth. Anytime I have ice cream in the house and anything half resembling a cookie, I mash them together. Don’t ask. Because my brownies […]

Two years ago, I had a favorite fall memory. John was in law school at the time, and we went to church in Lawrence with friends. It was a city that became our literal oasis during our two-year stay at the State Capitol. The first time we had a significant chill was on this day. […]