From the first time I tried a pumpkin roll years ago, I was hooked. I was able to get the recipe from a lady in my hometown, and for many years made and shared that recipe. Like many other recipes, however, I got to a point where I began to alter them to exclude any...

Tis the season of winter squash.   Acorn squash is a fun and unique variety that is, like most squash, extremely versatile. There are so many options for preparation!  You can soup it, stuff it, mix it, or roast it, just to name a few. Roasting is one of the easiest...

Halloween may be behind us once again, but it is still pumpkin season around our house! My kiddos, the Mr., and I typically eat pumpkin in some form numerous times per week. Pumpkin smoothies are one of the favorites – and like any smoothie, they are SUPER easy!  Last...

Pumpkin Ice Cream for breakfast??  Say what?  My kids thought they had hit the goldmine or I had lost my mind or maybe both!  But the other day they woke to pumpkin ice cream for breakfast and were delighted! So have I lost my mind?  Not so!  This ice cream is made...

We are so fortunate to have four diverse seasons of the year to enjoy, and, of all the seasons, fall is hands-down my favorite!  The trees show off with their vibrant colors, the morning air becomes cool and crisp, a familiar set of aromas returns, and the earth...

Coconut Milk has been a staple in our house for years!  It is quick, easy, and inexpensive to make.  Coconut has many health benefits including it’s packed with medium chained fatty acid and lauric acid.  Some benefits of these nutrients include weight management and...

Until a few years ago, I had never been introduced to Butternut Squash. I have no idea how I missed this wonderful winter squash and it’s sweet taste that can simply stand alone roasted, can be added to other veggies as a medley,  or easily transformed in to a...

One last shout out to tomatoes and then we’ll move on to other veggies I’m loving at the Farmer’s Market!  We’ve had a bit of a heat wave over the last few weeks, so tomatoes are making a less common reappearance following a cool August. Sounds like a perfect excuse...

I do love all my veggies, but before we move on to the others, let’s give one more shout out to one of my favorites– tomatoes!! This recipe is quick and easy AND a hit with  the kiddos! Garden Salsa…..all I can say is “YUM”! It has been such a summer treat in our home...

Let’s talk tomatoes. I LOVE tomatoes! One of my favorite summertime treats is a garden salad topped with a tomato freshly picked from my garden or a garden that I know. Knowing where I get my food and what it may have been exposed to is a major concern to me, so you...