Best Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes. I have to admit over the years I haven’t gotten any awards for master cake baker, but for some reason I can make a killer carrot cake. Maybe its because theres a vegetable involved. I scrolled through some carrot cake recipes, and they made me have some “wow” eyes. You know….. the what in the world are … Continue reading Best Carrot Cake
Iron Skillet Pizza
I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. It was a small town of like….10….no, really, it was tiny. When you hear someone say “I live in the middle of nowhere” that was where I was from. It had its ups and downs. The land was spectacular. We had what felt like fields of fruit trees to climb, creeks to wade in, and ponds … Continue reading Iron Skillet Pizza
Easy Raw Protein Granola Bars
Granola bars are a favorite among Americans. We wake up, grab a granola bar and rush out the door to begin our busy days. We pack our kids lunch and toss one in, thinking it will be a healthy addition. I mean, we’re talking about oats, and oats are good right? Yeah, they are…..but its not the oats thats the concern, its everything that surrounds … Continue reading Easy Raw Protein Granola Bars
The “Remedy” Salad dressing
We eat a lot of salads in our house, and I can guarantee its not because of the wonderful lettuce we buy. I think everyone could agree its the salad dressing that makes the salad. Now, if your one of those people that buy bottled dressing and drench your salad with it, then I’m going to go out on a limb and say it may … Continue reading The “Remedy” Salad dressing
Quick Linguine with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
The end of the summer means cool crisp mornings, and big heirloom tomatoes. There have been times I’ve had more tomatoes than I knew what to do with….of course I never complained, that just meant more yummy flavorful tomatoes to eat and to give away! This year was a little different, sadly, out of 5 tomato plants, we only got a couple handfuls. I’ll admit, … Continue reading Quick Linguine with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus
Hummus has gotten really popular in the last few years, and for good reason. Its a delicious, healthy and quick snack thats very versatile. Hummus is one of those things I would buy week after week. When we are having things like chicken for dinner Avah (who is mostly vegetarian, I say mostly because she will eat some hamburger….. sometimes….) can always eat hummus for … Continue reading Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus
Dry Brushing
A few years ago I had a little bit of a scare. I was at a New Years Eve party, and I happened to put my fingers under my chin. I noticed a lump on my neck directly under the center of my chin. I remember going on with my evening and not thinking a whole lot about it. A couple days later, I noticed … Continue reading Dry Brushing
