I’ll be honest – I’ve never been a fan of marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. I know, I’m probably in the minority with that sentiment, but hey, it’s honest. Instead, we like a more savory sweet potato gratin to accompany our Thanksgiving feast. This year I’m including this healthy sweet potato gratin on our menu. Healthy Sweet…
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies in a Jar
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I still remember the first time we received a cookie in a jar mix for Christmas from one of our neighbors. I thought the idea was brilliant, and of course, it looks pretty cool all layered in the jar. The gift jars trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, so why not…
Energizing Pumpkin Seed Granola Bars
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The lazy days of summer are over. Autumn is definitely here, and we need to get back on track with healthy snacks and quick breakfast ideas for the office or for when we’re in hurry. A handful of mixed nuts and seeds would make the perfect choice, but how about thinking outside the box and…
How To Make Nutella Truffles with Frangelico
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Who else is ready to get into full-on gift mode? I’m all about homemade gifts, which means I gotta start early. I would much rather give (and receive) something with a personal touch, like these homemade Nutella truffles. It just feels more special, doesn’t it? And homemade candy with Nutella and a dash of liqueur-…
3 Ways To Make Flavor-Infused Olive Oil
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Probably 90% of the meals I make begin with ‘add olive oil to a large pan’ or end with ‘season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.’ I add olive oil to my pasta water, roasted veggies, stir-fries, and sauces. So I go through a lot of olive oil. Sometimes you think, eh, I’ll just get the…