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30 December, 2016

Top 10 Posts of 2016

Can you believe that another year is in the books?  I have a hard time remembering exactly what happened last week much less remember what I have been doing this past year.  Having a blog where you can document life and...

21 December, 2016

Orange Thyme Marinated Olives

When it comes to gifts I always love to give something from the heart.  For me, that usually means a homemade treat!  You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money on them but it is the thought...

12 December, 2016

Grain-Free Snack Party Mix

Every year at Christmas time my mom would bake cookies and make a big batch of Chex mix.  As an adult I try to keep as many family traditional alive as I can during the holidays but making Chex mix just...

2 December, 2016

Holiday Meatballs with Cranberry Aioli

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are 100% mine.  I just love this time of the year!  My holiday tree is up and is filled with all of the ornaments that mean...

10 November, 2016

Apple Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce

Cranberries are in season and they have quickly become one of my favorite ingredients to work with in the fall.  While you can easily find fresh cranberries only a few months a year, I like to enjoy them all year round either frozen...

31 October, 2016

Bacon Wrapped Basil Stuffed Mushrooms

Kick off the holiday season in style with Bacon Wrapped Basil Stuffed Mushrooms. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went on vacation to the Florida Keys for a little rest and relaxation.  We went to a cozy spot...

12 October, 2016

Savory Butternut Squash Crisp

I find inspiration in so many different ways.  From recipes that I’ve already made and enjoy, from foods that are in season, or from dishes that I eat while traveling. I came up with this new recipe using a couple of...

5 October, 2016

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)

It is officially now fall-my favorite time of the year.  Here in Arizona, October means that the temperatures are finally starting to cool off, and I get to spend more time outside.  I am excited to start running outside again, tend to my vegetable...

21 September, 2016

How to Control Blood Sugar with Real Food

I was recently asked to do a presentation for a wellness program geared toward diabetics.  The organization did, however, ask that I use the presentation that they developed.  I took a look at the information they wanted me to present...