I apologize for my long absence. Having a baby, starting a new company and adjusting to life with 2 small children at the same time has been hectic, to say the very least. In my absence I have been learning how to slow down and enjoy all the many blessings I have in my life, even though some parts of it are far from perfect. Through some personal struggles my resolve has become even stronger to ...
Love in Every Bite: Decadent Brownies with Cherries and a Valentine’s Giveaway for My Readers!
Lovely readers, sorry if I have been a bit absent, but I have a very good reason! If you have not already heard the buzz on Facebook, my first book Love in Every Bite: The Secret to Cooking Healthy Recipes with Positive Energy is now available on Amazon. The book consists of 30 delicious, healthy and easy to prepare recipes that are naturally gluten free to bring magic into your kitchen and ...
Jeg Elsker Brunost (I love {Norwegian} brown cheese)
Disclaimer: This post is NOT SPONSORED by TINE or any other brand. These are my own personal thoughts. I believe my readers should be introduced to wonderful products. PERIOD. If I love a product, I will share it with you, if I don’t I won’t. It’s that simple. This past weekend I did a little shout out on most of my social media outlets to TINE, a food brand in Norway that makes among many ...
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Goat’s Milk Caramel and Icelandic Skyr
Who doesn’t love a pumpkin pie smoothie this time of year? As my internal seasonal food calendar informs me, it is entirely appropriate to continue enjoying pumpkin spice everything through Thanksgiving. So go one and give into that craving! What makes this smoothie special is that I have used Icelandic Skyr and Cajeta, goat’s milk caramel to give it a slightly unique flavor; not too sweet and ...
Fresh Figs with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Reduction
Beautiful, fresh and elegant. Perfect for sharing with friends and family. There is just something magical about the pairing of figs and balsamic vinegar. The sweet, syrupy richness of the vinegar, the sharp taste of the cheese cutting through the sweetness of both fig and balsamic is unparalleled. Just look at the color of that fig – if that isn’t a sexy show stopper on your summer table, I ...
Witch’s Brew: You Just Gotta Affogato!
Just say it with me “Af-fo-ga-toe” …this is the word you want to see on every coffee menu and it is so easy to make at home. During these dog days of summer if you are getting sick and tired of the same old iced coffee drinks, affogato is the cure you are looking for! Affogato means “drowned” in Italian and I can think of nothing better on a hot and humid day like today than drowning cool, ...
Scotch Eggs with Curry Mayo To Celebrate Spring! (…and how to boil the perfect hard-boiled eggs)
The weather is definitely turning. We went from two months of sub-zero temperatures into the mid 30’s (almost a 70-degree change), literally overnight! The snow is melting and there is a definite shift in the air. Many of our spring celebrations like the Spring Equinox (Ēostre, Ostara), Easter and Passover are just around the corner and I for one am ready for a change of season! Long held ...
Neep (Rutabaga) Fritters
Rutabagas, also known as swedes or turnips in the UK, Scotland and Ireland are a wonderful root vegetable to add to your repertoire. They have an underlying sweetness to them, they caramelize when roasted and are comforting when mashed and mixed with butter and winter herbs, like thyme or winter savory. Rutabagas are different from what we think of as turnips in the US, as they are golden ...
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