Category Archives: Festive Cheer

Whipped honey vanilla ricotta with fresh berries

Ricotta is one of my favorite things to make — it is so easy, and tastes so much better than its store-bought counterpart! There are a zillion different things you can add to homemade ricotta jazz it up a bit, … Continue reading

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Berry Cream Scones

Waking up with a sparkler in your coffee might be the best way to kick off the 4th of July but a red, white and blue berry-ful scone just might be the next best option.  These tender scones will set … Continue reading

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Red, White & Blue!

In honor of Independence Day next week we’re going to be cooking up some delicious red, white & blue foods! Check back to see how creative we can get with color!

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My Vegan Valentine

Love makes people do crazy things… things as crazy as preparing an entirely vegan meal (if you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time you know that eggs, cheeses, and meats have quite the presence in my posts). … Continue reading

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Say it with food ♥

Valentine’s day is almost upon us, and love is in the air (and the kitchen!). There are many ways to show someone you care, but one of our favorites is (yep, you guessed it) with food. Check back later this … Continue reading

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Belated Day 12: DIY Edible Gifts (Part 2) and A Clean Eating Cleanse to Kick Off 2013…

And here we are…another Christmas come and gone…I certainly hope you and yours had the most wonderful holiday and may the celebrating continue through the new year! If you’re like me you’ll still be giving gifts throughout the weekend to … Continue reading

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Day 11: DIY Edible Gifts (Part 1)

We’re really getting down to the wire on the big day… If some of you are struggling with last minute gift ideas we figured we’d help you out with some DIY edible gifts. I was perusing theKitchn.com for inspiration when … Continue reading

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Day 10: Holiday Cookies (Part 2)

I hadn’t originally thought to share a salty chocolate chip cookie recipe with you all today – I had my heart set on adorable gingerbread cut outs…but when three grocery stores failed to have molasses I gave up on that idea and … Continue reading

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Day 9: Holiday Cookies (Part 1)

The December issue of Bon Appétit has Speculoos Buttons (the most adorable cookies EVER!) on the cover. Something I’m sure Santa would like to find on a plate in your house during his visit. They are not only beautiful to … Continue reading

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Day 8: Festive Recipes (Part 2)

Okay, technically Day 8 has come and gone and I should have shared this wonderfully cheesy dip recipe with you all yesterday but I got caught up in the holiday rigamarole and had to save it for today…forgive me?   Considering … Continue reading

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