Want to enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of summer? Look no further than this nasturtium pesto recipe. Made with nasturtium leaves, walnuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic. This simple spread is delicious on crackers or as a pasta sauce. When we moved into our new (new to us anyway) 1796 farmhouse in Maine, we had a low spot in the yard that was constantly a mud…
When the garden gives you zucchini, you of course make bake goods! It’s early September here in Maine, and I especially love this time of year because the garden is still going strong, but it’s cool enough to use the oven. Which opens up a world of possibilities and means lots of baking! This zucchini spice muffin recipe is based on this yummy chocolate zucchini…
Strawberry Watermelon Beet Smoothie This strawberry watermelon beet smoothie is a zinger! It is a delicious, bright red smoothie, made with watermelon, beets, strawberries, and ginger. It’s a perfect blend of sweet, earthy, and a little ginger spice. This is one of my favorite breakfasts to whip up in the blender and enjoy before exercising or a morning run. It’s easy on your stomach, hydrating,…
Rhubarb Oatmeal Pancakes When it’s rhubarb season, I’m always looking for creative ways to incorporate this tasty veggie into more dishes. Wait, veggie? Yup, you heard that right, we tend to think of rhubarb as a fruit since it’s used in jams and pies, but rhubarb is actually a vegetable. The USDA does, however, classify it as a fruit. While rhubarb stalks are delicious, the…
Dandelion Tea Spring has arrived! The grass is green, tulips are blooming and the deciduous tress are starting to leave out. It’s a beautiful time of year up here in Maine. Spring in Colorado can be so short lived, sometimes there is only about two weeks of spring green between unexpected snow storms and the landscaping drying out to brown. Here in Maine spring is…
Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread I am so excited to share this super simple, super delicious homemade chocolate hazenut spread recipe. I have always loved Nutella, but not the dairy or palm oil listed as ingredients and there are just not a lot of other options on the market, or at least options without a hefty price tag. Once I tinkered with making a homemade chocolate…
The Perfect Orange Smoothie This orange smoothie recipe has hands down been my favorite smoothie of the summer. It’s so simple and oh so good! I’ve been drinking it for breakfast pretty much every other day, maybe more. Just can’t get enough. I’ve always liked smoothies, but this summer I’ve really rediscovered how amazing they are. Cool refreshing and light, plus loaded with nutritious fruits…
Chocolate Overnight Oats We have some serious chocolate lovers in this house. So naturally we had to add some cocoa to our oatmeal! I just love overnight oats, so much so that we hardly ever make cooked oatmeal anymore. Sure you have to think ahead, but no cooking means no waiting at breakfast time and no pan to clean! Plus overnight oats is just oh…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos It’s January! Which means it’s time to cleanse my body and get back to eating healthy homemade meals again. Mostly, it’s time to hide the cookies from myself! I love January as a time to reset, leave the past behind and start fresh. If you’re looking for a new tasty recipe, these easy and delicious plant-based tacos are…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding This chocolate chia seed pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and super-duper delicious. I promise! Plus, you are going to love how easy this is to make. Good things don’t always need to be difficult. I love chia seeds. You can use them in so many ways. I like that they give baked goods a little crunch, or, as in this recipe,…
