This recipe is sooooo good! It is just full of flavors! The herb and zest certainly help, but the essential oils really punch up the taste. Yes, you can ingest essential oils if they have been cleared for that purpose. I use the Vitality Line from Young Living. They have a distinctive white label which… Continue reading Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix
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Bad Moms Brownies
I am a Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast. I used to laugh at the idea of all the sappiness, but then I got sucked into the first one I dared to watch. I sat down just for a couple of sarcastic laughs, but I ended up crying and smiling with joy. Holiday spirit does exist! But… Continue reading Bad Moms Brownies
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Carving pumpkins has become a newer tradition for my family, mostly at the insistence of my younger teenage daughter. A couple of years ago, she claimed she wanted to carve a pumpkin and demanded to know why we didn't do so every year. It was on the same level of expectation as getting a Christmas… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
Happy fall! Mabon, or the fall equinox, celebrates the second harvest. The axis of the earth tilts so the sun hits directly over the equator. This gives equal time to light and darkness on this day. Apples, pumpkins, vines, gourds, corn, pinecones, and seeds are harvest symbols of this holiday. With the changing leaves, it's… Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
Refrigerator Remnant Soup
I think it's well known that soup is the best way to use up those leftover bits lingering in the fridge. Scrambled eggs are a close second for me, but they are not as accepting for as many ingredients as soup is. This week's version of soup contains rice, spinach, carrots, defrosted homemade broth (so… Continue reading Refrigerator Remnant Soup
Shepherd’s Pie
My favorite part with our annual St. Patrick's Day party is the Friday prior. The party is held on Saturday around March 17th, so I ready the food the night before. This requires taste testing, whiskey sampling, and shenanigans. This tradition was started by a friend of mine from my Navy days. Dawn, from Pittsburgh,… Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Chickpea and Raisin Salad
Young Living Essential Oils are great for cooking! Their Vitality Line provides a more intense flavor than dried herbs purchased at the grocery store. The essential oils always have a fresh taste that brightens up your dishes. Dried herbs in those little bottles have a tendency to go flat over time. This salad features cumin… Continue reading Chickpea and Raisin Salad
It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
"We've got another holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us." ~ Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Well, that's good to know..... because I have purchased way too much pumpkin! Try this recipe for something savory with pumpkin! I love breads, cookies, cakes, and in fact, all baked goods made with… Continue reading It’s a Great Amount of Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Lemon Love
I am obsessed with lemons right now! This yellow citrus fruit exuberates happiness when you view its bright color and smell its fresh, uplifting scent. Lemons match the forsythias in my yard. And the daffodils! Perfect for this time of year, this fruit has scrubbing power and therefore is a staple for spring cleaning. Our… Continue reading Lemon Love
Gingerbread Magic
Gingerbread is an iconic smell and taste of Christmas time. Its flavor can be found in a wide range of baked goods and is characterized by a mixture of ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. With its warm and spicy notes, gingerbread is the equivalent of wrapping yourself up in a quilt made by grandma. Therefore,… Continue reading Gingerbread Magic
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 