Raspberries aren’t in season right now, but I’ve got a whole chest freezer full of them from our harvest this summer. We greedily picked every berry we could, hoarding them and prepping them for the freezer, so we could make it through the winter without going through raspberry deprivation. Well, February is almost over,…
Pecan Strawberry Butter
Sometimes in the mornings, things can be a little rushed. When I’m short on time, it seems that it’s breakfast that suffers. Usually, I’ll just end up throwing a piece of bread in the toaster and eat it as I’m heading out the door. So, what better way to dress up a boring old piece…
Asian Style Nut Mix
Not too long ago, we really got in to eating and creating nut mixes. Nut mixes are great, as they are a healthier snack, high in protein, and just plain tasty. It seems, however, that there are limited options for flavored nut mixes. Well, let me rephrase that. There are limited options for flavored nut…
Blueberry Granola Parfaits
Blueberries are full of wonderful antioxidants and vitamins. Greek yogurt has live cultures that support your digestive system and protein to keep you feeling full longer. Granola is filled with good-for-your-heart nuts and oats. Put all of these things together, and you’ve got a real winning combination of nutrients! This recipe makes a wonderful breakfast…
Easy Cranberry Granola
Do you ever find that you’re scared of granola? I’ve been scared of granola, and I’ll tell you why. 1. If you look at the nutrition facts on a box of store-bough granola, you might skip a heart beat. It’s usually around 300-400 calories for 1/4 of a cup! What do the PUT in it…
Festive Christmas Nut Mix
There are many distinct flavors that people associate with the holiday season. Peppermint, eggnog, pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves are a few examples that come to mind. People also fondly think of nut mixes and nutcrackers. There’s a whole ballet named after a nutcracker, after all! So naturally, we are jumping on the metaphorical band-wagon of…
Vanilla Almond Nut Mix
The Halloween candy got to me. I couldn’t stop eating it, partly because there was a whole bag from Costco at my office, and I got hungry. I was missing something, and I realized what I needed to do. So I created a tasty snack that I could have in the afternoons when the hunger…
Blueberry Muffin Fruit and Nut Bars
It would appear that summer is nearly upon us. Summer is just neat. The warm weather, the copious amounts of fresh veggies and fruits, and let’s not forget all the great things to do outdoors. If you’re anything like us, summer ends up being one of the busiest seasons. Personally, I try to golf just…
Teriyaki Ginger Wasabi Pea Walnut Mix
Have you ever thought about experimenting with flavor profiles? We watch a lot of Food Network at our house, which inspires us to experiment in the kitchen to keep things fresh. It’s easy to get into a food rut. Most people have a total of 12 recipes that they rotate through their food menus. 12…
Raspberry Breakfast Bars
Remember when you were a kid, and you begged your parents to let you have dessert for breakfast? I bet they didn’t let you. Remember when you were in high school and actually ate pie and cookies for breakfast in sweet rebellion? Some of you may have even carried the habit through college. But now…
