I'm on a mission to find the perfect lemon and almond butter cookies recipe. My inspiration? Oddly, a small bag of Hannaford Taste of Inspirations Lemon & Almond Butter Cookies. Hannaford is a regional grocery chain in the Northeast that has an extensive line of store brand foods and goodies. Somehow I came across a
Between running my business and managing our suburban "homestead" with my husband, life is busy. Really busy. One of the ways that I enjoy my time is cooking...it's an activity that allows me to try new things, succeed wildly, fail spectacularly, and enjoy the fruits of my labors in any case. Gone are the days when
Easy Homemade Cornbread Sticks There is nothing that goes with a chilly Autumn Sunday morning than homemade corn muffins. This is the best corn muffin recipe that I've come up with. They are super simple to make, hearty, and smell amazing! Leftovers are the perfect complement to your favorite chili recipe! For this recipe, I
Yummy, healthy, and easy to freeze! Hearty Morning Glory Muffins Made with whole wheat flour, healthy ingredients, and smell like Heaven in the oven! Amount of servings may vary depending upon how big you like your muffins. 1/2 Cup raisins or chopped dried figs2 Cups whole wheat flour1 Cup packed brown sugar2 Tsp. baking soda2
Copycat Low Carb Pink Drink Recipe Going to a low carb diet, or a full-on Keto Diet lifestyle can help you lose weight, ramp up your energy level and increase your overall feeling of well being. But if you're a lover of sweets (like me), especially anything cold and creamy, the Starbucks Pink Drink is,
With an autumn as gray and we as this one, especially on a weekend, grilled cheese and soup is just the ticket for cozy comfort on a rainy day. Grilled cheese is one of my favorites, but it can we, well, boring. This grilled cheese recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful, delicious
Sunshine, rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow. All in one week. When it comes to weather in the Southern Adirondacks, we experienced it all at Nature's whim. One of the best things about winter is being cozy. One of the best ways to be cozy, is with comfort food, something I actually excel at. My
Learning to eat smart after 50 - is it too late? Absolutely not! The benefits of fresh, organic produce can't be overstated, and yes - you can do it right at home! I invited Jess Elwert Peters of Jessecology - an experienced organic gardening expert - to share her best ideas for making it as
It surely sounds like an odd thing to write about, but every time I make dinner in my crock pot, I get so happy 'cause it's so easy. I keep telling myself to write about why I love my slow cooker and I never do it, so finally, here goes. When I was a
In the Upstate NY North Country where I live, the growing season is short but sweet! For those who have the gift of the green thumb, having fresh fruits and vegetables during summer and fall is a priceless gift of health. So, when winter rolls around, what's in season? Root vegetables are at their
One of the things about middle age is that you can pursue interests that you didn't have time, money or energy for when the house was full of kids and jobs were paramount. I always loved to cook...and I was a fairly prolific baker when my kids were young, but today love to cook all
If Labor Day has you thinking about what comes next (in Upstate NY that would be winter), try this great recipe for a delicious summer salad that lets you enjoy the taste of summer salad all year long! One of the saddest things for me about the end of summer is the waning availability
Healthy ingredients for smoothies...kale cubes! Turkey and dressing…mashed potatoes and green bean casserole…fresh bread, pumpkin pie and cheesecake. Yum. Ugh. Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to get back to healthy. A smoothie a day is a must in my diet, and Kale (my favorite veggie of all!) is a daily must. Fresh Kale
Ah, yes...it's that time again. The joy and nostalgia of family traditions, tinsel, eggnog, decorations, homemade ornaments, and…creating your own holiday food traditions! There is nothing quite like the familiar and heartening scents of baked ham, pecan pie, rum balls, and popcorn for the stringing of popcorn and cranberries. Becoming a parent - and
Healthy Starts Made Simple: Nutrition for Baby Boomer Superwomen! What do these heart healthy superfoods offer for baby boomer women? Well...heart-healthy eating isn’t about following a complicated set of rules; it’s about filling your plate with a wide variety of good-for-you foods. But can the choices you make today help compensate for some not-so-wise
