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Nourish
Refreshment is one of the simplest pleasures in life and we eat everyday. I love food that pops with flavor, and I am mindful as I eat to save all the best tidbits on the plate for what I lovingly refer to as “the last bite”. This bite is the cumulating moment of the entire eating experience, where the best flavors are compacted into one amazing bite. I gently scoop it all together, close my eyes and then taste, letting my taste buds rejoice!
The recipes you find here are inspired by “the last bite”, my goal is to infuse each bite with that vibrant profile. I will often give ideas for “upping the YUM” even more, with simple tips for taking your food from delicious to extraordinary.
These recipes are for everyone and can be modified for most diets and eating styles. Recipes include whole foods, are naturally gluten free and display the best of what Mother Nature offers to nourish us every single day- fresh, seasonal, natural, organic, humanely raised and artisan products.
Get ready to infuse your food with YUM!
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 ...
Devotional Tea Blends: Cernunnos
DISCLAIMER: I am not a health care provider, trained herbalist, nor homeopath. I am just a person who has used and researched these integrated therapies for close to 20 years and I use them on myself and my family and have had excellent results. Please read the safety precautions of each herb before ingesting, or consult a health care provider. This summer, while my herb garden was in full ...
Delicata Squash with Savory Pork Stuffing and Balsamic Syrup
This is literally the best time of year to showcase seasonal eating. When the world is tired of hearing of pumpkin spice everything, I am still reveling in the fact that so many people are conscious of bringing seasonal foods to the table this time of year. From apples pies and cider, to pumpkin lattes and muffins, I love it all. For me the real star of the season is winter squash. There ...
Cilantro to Coriander, Edible From Leaf to Seed
Coriander is the seed of an annual herb in the Apiaceae family, of which the leaves are known as cilantro. The entire plant is edible and is well loved for the citrus flavors it imparts to the dishes of various world cuisines. It is also known as a folk charm to promote love and well being. What is my favorite thing about growing cilantro? A fall crop of coriander seeds! This is a plant that ...
Preserving the Harvest: Herbal Vinegars, Not Just for Salads Anymore
Herbal vinegars are a delightful way to preserve the harvest and to add vibrant flavor to all your favorite dishes! Harvest season is in full swing right now. Nights are getting cold and it is time to pull everything from the garden that could be damaged by frost. There are many herbs that are somewhat cold hardy. Even here in northern Vermont, I can still see the green of winter savory, thyme ...
Sheep Birthday Party Cupcakes and The Joy of Plan B
These cute allergen-friendly sheep cupcakes will be the hit of your little one’s party. Perfect for littles that love farm animals, Shaun the Sheep, or Timmy Time. In my busy life as a blogger, food writer, business owner, hearthkeeper and soul seeker, there is still one thing that makes me feel more accomplished than anything else in life and that is a smile from my little girl! Recently as ...
The Best Balela (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad)
Balela salad is all the rage. Here are my lip-smaking ideas to make it the most delicious one you've had yet! The first time I had Balela salad it was at a local restaurant here in Stowe, Vermont called PLATE. The next time I bought a tub of Pita Pal’s brand at Costco and totally fell in love! Now I see recipes for Balela everywhere and it makes sense, because it is really easy to make at home ...
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 ...
Cinnamon and Vanilla Infused Coffee Ice Cubes
Are you tired of diluted iced coffee, or want to give your iced coffee a healthy and natural flavor boost? Here is your answer! Cinnamon and Vanilla Infused Coffee Ice Cubes! I am still on a coffee theme this week. If you missed last week’s post on affogato (ice cream “drowned” in espresso), please check it out! Remember how coffee ice cubes became all the rage on the Internet a few years ...
Infuse Your Life with (more) YUM. YUM is the stuff that feeds not just our bodies but also our spirits. Offering simple recipes and tips, life hacks and tools and little pleasures to infuse life with more of the Good Stuff, the YUM.