First things first…Happy Halloween!! I decided to carve a pineapple this year to mix things up, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. Plus, it only took like 5 minutes to do and required minimal effort, so I’d call that a win. Does anyone else feel like Halloween happened awhile ago? I celebrated…
Archives for October 2018
Cranberry Salsa
With ingredients like fresh cranberries, jalapeños, green pepper, and lime juice, this Cranberry Salsa offers a colorful dip that’s sweet with a touch of tartness and mild spice. Dips and salsas are the ultimate party food. You make a big batch, set it out for the masses, and refill the chips/veggies/whatever as needed. It’s just…
Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Icing
Get into the fall spirit with these pumpkin donuts that are baked (not fried!) and have the finishing touch of a sweet cream cheese icing. Baked donuts FOR THE WIN. I’ve had a donut baking pan ever since we got married (we only registered for the essentials, obviously). I’ve used it several times, but nothing…
Homemade Almond Milk
Make creamy almond milk from scratch to get a pure, nutty flavor without the additives of many store-bought brands. I’m not a routine almond milk drinker, but I like to use it in place of cow’s milk once in awhile because it has certain benefits over dairy (just as dairy has certain benefits over almond…
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal
Start your morning with a filling bowl of oatmeal that gets its delicious flavor from the classic peanut butter and banana combo. There is not a single recipe on this blog that I have made more than today’s recipe. There are certain ones I tend to make at least once every week or two (i.e.,…
Hocus Pocus Workout
The older I get, the more I love Halloween. Not only is it during the gorgeous fall season, but it’s packed with so many fun, themed activities! From corn mazes and haunted houses to trick-or-treaters and ghost stories, there’s just so much going on in October that really get you in the mindset of All…
Daily Checklist for a Healthier & Happier You
Thank you Blue Shield of California for sponsoring this post. They are committed to health and wellness, and they believe in tackling health issues before they start. Each day is filled with so much potential. Assuming you didn’t wake up on the wrong side of the bed, you probably start most mornings feeling optimistic about…
Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Cups
For an easy breakfast to prepare ahead of time, try this apple spice oatmeal that’s baked in a muffin tin and full of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Oatmeal cups are a newer concept to me. I love baked oatmeal, because for some reason it tastes so much more delicious to me than…
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Make toasted pumpkin seeds by baking raw seeds that have been lightly coated in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt for a crunchy, savory snack. In case you weren’t already aware, carving pumpkins is a lot of work. The older I get, the more I question whether it’s actually worth the effort. Then, without…
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Make the classic chicken noodle soup with this easy recipe that includes veggies, egg noodles, and chicken thighs for a flavorful meal that warms you right up. In the words of Joey Tribbiani, “Mmm…soup…I mean noodle soup…I mean soup!” (I can’t not think of that Friends quote anytime I eat chicken noodle soup.) There are…
