How to Roast Pumpkin: Homemade pumpkin puree
I took my children to a local pumpkin festival on the weekend, where people were allowed to pick their own pumpkins off the vine. There were pumpkin carvings and even a pumpkin canon. Yes–pumpkins fired out of a canon on a pirate ship. The kids thought all of this was awesome. I got into a […]
Fall Harvest Kale Salad
The leaves on my berry bushes have officially turned yellow, which means fall is here. I headed out this morning to start some fall harvesting and despite the yellow, red and brown colors starting to take over the garden my kale was standing out just as brightly green as ever. The beautiful fall colors and […]
Stressed Out? 8 Ways to Reduce Stress
“I am so stressed!” This is a common expression that we use to indicate that what we are supposed to do is limited by our physical, mental or emotional ability at that time. Did you know that any change that occurs inside or outside your body is a stress stimulus?
Thai Noodle Salad with a Spicy Peanut Sauce
I am always trying new recipes that let me use one of my all-time favorite condiments, Spicy Peanut Sauce. This quick and easy sauce can turn any boring dish into something just a little more special. I love the versatility of this condiment and use it for a salad dressing, on noodles, in Asian-inspired dishes, and […]
Pumpkin Spiced Latte Chia Pudding
It’s here. Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte Season. It starts late September and runs until mid-November before their holiday candy cane and gingerbread lattes arrive. The other day I was visiting with some friends and talking about how fall is officially here and it’s time to bring out the jackets and boots and clean the eavestroughs […]