Whewww, 2020 was quite the year my friends. I’m so glad to put it in the rear view mirror and move through 2021 with less stress, renewed optimism and carving out more time for ME! Today I would like to share something exciting that I’m getting ready to do, and I want to invite you…
Sparkling Fall Sangria
Sparkling Fall Sangria…the perfect blend of fall spices, apple brandy and bubbles. Are you in need of a last minute Thanksgiving libation? Look no further than this easy and delicious Sparkling Fall Sangria. I imagine the holidays will look very different this year for many of us, some of us may need to make two…
Zentangle Pumpkins
Today, I bring you one of my favorite art styles applied to a pumpkin. Simple, stylish, and perfect for Fall! So you may be asking, what is zentangle exactly? In its simplest form, Zentangle is the creation of beautiful images linked together in structured patterns. It was developed by a couple named Rick Roberts and…
Life In The Slow Lane
Today is October 12th, 2020 and I’m sitting at my breakfast room table with my sliding door open to let in some fresh fall air. I hear the peaceful sound of birds and the occasional bark of neighborhood dogs and a faint whisper of children playing. While this all sounds so normal for a fall…
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette…the perfect fall salad! Who’s with me on salads year round? With all of the amazing textures, flavors, and colors of ingredients, the combinations are endless! Salads are one of those meals that I never get sick of. For me, the key to a great salad is the perfect…
Thai Green Curry Chicken Chili
Thai Green Curry Chicken Chili…an interesting twist on your basic chili. Because who wants to be basic? With the temps cooling down here in Minnesota, nothing warms you up like a yummy bowl of warm chili. Now, this is not your basic ground beef, tomatoes, and kidney beans kinda chili. I mean there’s nothing wrong…
Southwest Veggie Burger with Chipotle Aioli
Look no further my friends…Let me present you with the BEST veggie burger ever!! Vegetarians rejoice and carnivores come join in on the veggie party. It’s time to get on the plant based bandwagon with the rest of the world. Can you believe how popular plant based diets are becoming? Every where you look, there…
GF Cardamom Donuts with Coconut Curry Caramel
Say Hello to fall with these GF Cardamom Donuts with Coconut Curry Caramel…Yes Please! Today is the first day of fall, and that means it’s time to turn on the oven and start baking. Let me start by saying this…I made donuts!!! OMG, OMG, why have I waited so long to make them? Are you…
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Pumpkin Seed Pesto..One of the most versatile sauces you need in your kitchen right now! With the last days of summer creeping away, I had to do a post honoring one of my favorite herbs….BASIL. When I think of basil, one thing comes to mind…Pesto! I love this amazing green herby sauce for all of…
Fish Tacos with Lemon Aioli
Parmesan crusted Walleye Fish Tacos with Lemon Aioli..An ode to our last days of summer! We are finally in the last stretch of summer, so I had to share these Parmesan Crusted Walleye Fish Tacos with you before the temps dip too much. Anyone else ready for fall? Insert me raising hand, jumping up and…
