This past weekend, we got the kids into the car, and we drove to a chocolate shop. Weeks before, we had decided to take our 2-year-old to the chocolate shop for her birthday, because her current favorite reading material was “Curious George and the Chocolate Factory.” We were taking the trip several weeks later than we planned, but it was… View Post
Golden Oatmeal Cookies
This last weekend was our oldest daughter’s birthday party; where has the time gone?! Our youngest is barely a month old, so we kept this birthday party simple; just family and a few treats. One of those treats was these golden oatmeal raisin cookies! I’m not a huge fan of oatmeal cookies, but this recipe changed my mind. They are… View Post
Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps – Whole 30
This past weekend was labor day weekend; it’s a bittersweet time of saying goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. I thought that I was completely ready and enthused to jump into autumn, but was surprised by my hesitancy to bid summer farewell. My husband and daughter had picked out a yellow watermelon to have with dinner on labor day,… View Post
Paleo Veggie Pizza
Pizza is a versatile statement food. It can be familiar comfort food, whose smells and appearance reminds you of a happy memory. It can be an adventurous gourmet experience; topped with arugula and prosciutto. Pizza can be enjoyed at any time of year and reflect any season. As summer is coming to a close, I’m desperate to savor as many… View Post
Berry Parfait
There is often a stronger desire to consume something elegant, sweet and refreshing then there is time to fix it. In my perfect world I would have an eclair and a cup of tea every afternoon, while sitting in a garden, reading a book. Haha, it’s fun to think about, but my reality is more like chasing a toddler and… View Post