That's a mouthful, isn't it? It is currantly (yep, I went there again) the ends currant season and while I've eaten them raw before, I've never baked with them. I think currants are one of those fruits that...

I've had a couple readers and friends ask me recently where or from whom I learned to cook. Truth is, I just learned as I stumbled along. I am the oddest self-made cook. My culinary-loving friends all look...

It's no surprise that chilly weather brings cravings for warm and hearty foods. Sadly, most of those warm and hearty foods we crave usually tend to be...

It happens to the best of us. Midnight cookie craving attack. I have a general rule of thumb about sweet cravings- if I want something and the feeling won't...

This is my hands down favorite, easiest, most delicious, healthiest, yummiest veggie prep ever. Is that enough description to convince you yet? Doesn't take much to...

Yesterday was the perfect fall Sunday in the city- it was sunny, but a bit chilly with that crisp autumn breeze. This means soup weather! Even though butternut...

I believe my exact text to my friend after making one of these drinks was, "I have found the nectar of the Gods!!" While I have a tendency to be...

Move aside popcorn: the non-GMO and healthier mini version upgrade of you is here! This is probably one of my cooler discoveries lately. Maybe I'm...

I posted these on Instagram and due to multiple requests from my cookie monster friends, I'm doing a short and sweet post on them...

I love me some pesto. Classic basil pesto is always a good call, but you can make a solid pesto out of pretty much any green leafy veggie/herb and...

It's Monday. We could always use a healthy kickoff to the week, especially if you maybe didn't behave as hoped over the weekend. Are you nodding along? Trainer me is making you...

The title of this post just makes me think of Freaky Friday. My nerdy love for alliteration takes over, yet again. I was thinking about naming this post Fried Freekeh, because...

One of the early fall veggies is the carrot. I learned a lot more about this classic vegetable after speaking to the woman who I bought these awesome purple carrots from at...

Up until about three years ago, I always thought fall and winter squashes other than pumpkins and butternut were for cute holiday decor, not for eating... Man was...

Oh it's hump day, so why not post a treat. My momma has a bit of a sweet tooth and I usually make some form or another of a cake for her birthday every year. I started...

Okay, so this is a bit of an odd jam construction but it's way better for you and just as flavorful as those other jams dripping with cane sugar and added...

Fall=Pepper Palooza at the farmers market! This is the first season I'm really paying attention to the different varieties and there are so many that...

We all know quinoa made its big splash as the hailed, gluten-free/protein dense healthy carb now about 2 years ago. But there are actually a TON of other awesome & healthy...