I mentioned I am a homeowner now, yes? Well, when we moved I got hardcore backlogged on all of my magazines-Shape, Health, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping, and my favorite…Vegetarian Times. I played catch up this past weekend and found a recipe in Vegetarian Times that I knew I had to try. It was in their…
Cherry-Chocolate Cheesecake
Every now and then I go through a week of detoxing. This week is one of them. For me, detoxing simply means no alcohol during the week. This sounds simple but habits are difficult to break and i REALLY like my after work wine. Plus, the first presidential candidate debate was on last night…if that…
Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Spice Pastry Log
Pumpkin Spice everything has officially arrived. My news feed has blowing up with everyone’s documentation of their first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. I will not be partaking in this documentation as it turns out I am actually not a big fan of the drink. I have tried a few from different stores and…
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
I had an entirely different recipe ready to share with you guys this evening. At the last minute, I switched it up and decided you needed this recipe right now. This meant I had to upload and edit the photos, add the recipe directions, write the post, and everything else that goes along with this blogging business…
Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies
There is something to be said about a house filled with the smell of cookies. So what about when your house is filled with the scent of 6-8 batches of different cookies, barks, and other sweet treats? Well, I say you call it Cookie Day. So I did, back in high school. Today I call…
Holiday Spiced Doughnuts with a Cinnamon Chocolate Glaze
Mornings are my favorite time of the day. Most days I love waking up, pouring a steaming hot cup of coffee and snuggling on the couch with a blanket. Then I just like to sit there and let my body naturally wake up, almost a state of mediation. When I’m making the coffee I am…
Cookie Butter Cups
The holidays are upon us! Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are now onto the red, green, and wintery wonderland that is Christmas! (Or whatever holiday it is that you celebrate this time of year.) I decorated my house Thanksgiving night and have been burning pine scented candles, listening to Christmas music, and reveling…
Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up
Before we get down to the delicious food in this post, I wanted to share the turkey I “adopted” this year for Thanksgiving, meet Jackie! Jackie is happily living at Farm Sanctuary and my virtual adoption allows Farm Sanctuary to continue to provide a haven for not only turkeys but other farm animals as well….
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
It has always bothered me that statistics show Americans gain anywhere from 1-7 pounds over the holidays. This is a bummer as I love the holidays because I get to spend time with friends and family during a designated period. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, spirits are bright, and even the Grinch of the…
Peach Fruit Crisp
Today’s recipe is a quick and easy breakfast or dessert that makes a large portion and feeds everyone, including the picky! I recently went on a weekend vacation and brought all of ingredients with me. I threw the dry ingredients into a large mason jar and just had to bring that jar along with the…