Apple Cider Upside Down Cake (Perfection is Overrated :))
The title of this post might seem a little bit unusual, not the apple cider upside down cake part, but the part concerning perfection. The whole topic of perfection was on my mind with this last bake. So I thought I would have a little discussion about it, followed with the recipe that brought this all about. No one is perfect, however people seem to be always trying to achieve perfection. That’s especially evident on social media. Most times…
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
I don’t know how the weather is in your area but around here in Charlotte, NC it officially feels like fall! This week it’s been in the 40s at night with the high during the day in the 60s. When the cool air hits all I want to do is pad my body with warmth, from cozy sweaters to food! But sometimes the food I crave is not always the healthiest. What is it about the weather getting cooler and…
Pumpkin Tea Biscuits Using Jaggery
It’s funny for someone who has never really cared for pumpkin, I’ve been baking with it quite a bit lately. 🙂 A week ago there was a little bit of pumpkin puree left over from a batch of pumpkin granola I had made, recipe link right here. So instead of using the leftover puree in waffles I created a recipe where I could use my latest new ingredient obsession…jaggery. What is jaggery? Well if you haven’t heard…
The Benefits of Elderberry
The seasons are changing, school is in full swing, people are hustling and bustling going back and forth to work. All this hectic running around can weaken the immune system. Even the healthiest person can fall victim to a cold or flu if the right steps aren’t taken to build up the immune system. We’re not “technically” in the flu season yet but I know a few people who have already had the flu. According to the CDC,…
TJ’s, One Small Pumpkin-Two Big Recipes
Fall is here which means everywhere you look there’s pumpkins and pumpkin flavored items. I’ve never been one to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon. And I’m not even a big fan of pumpkin. However my latest trip to Trader Joes, I had to buy a pumpkin. Ha Ha. There was such a cute display of small pumpkin pie pumpkins on display that I just had to buy one. The pumpkins had such a nice orange color. That wasn’t all I…
The Perfect For Me Sourdough Pizza Dough
When I was younger in my late teen years I basically lived off of pizza. My preference back then was Dominos. And when I was pregnant with my first child I could eat a whole Dominios medium pizza by myself. Being middle age I can’t even imagine doing that now. My body would probably go through anaphylactic shock if I had just one slice of Dominos pizza. With age and having gone through a major compromise of my immune…
Sourdough Chai Pancakes
Always researching for ways to use my sourdough starter, I came across this website. There were a number of recipes which caught my eye, one of them being a sourdough pumpkin recipe. However truth be told I’m not a big pumpkin flavor person. But I love the warming spices that go with pumpkin flavors. However what I like even more are chai flavors! So I decided to reinvent their recipe and create sourdough chai pancakes. Warming Spices Warming spices like…
Red Kuri Squash and 2 Delicious Recipes Using It
Red kuri squash is something I first tried a few years ago. And since then, each fall I look forward to its return. It’s unlike any other squash in that it’s flavor is mild and reminiscent of chestnuts! In this post I’m going to talk about red kuri squash, the best way on how to prepare it and give two really good recipes using this beautiful squash. Red Kuri Squash Red kuri squash is a member of the Hubbard squash…
America’s Last Remaining Indigenous Grape.
Saturday morning is one of the best times of the week for me. It’s when I go to the farmers market and partake in all the goodness the market has to offer. Every week it’s seasonal fruits and vegetables, organic grass fed meats, fresh fish, homemade baked goods and the list goes on. But the best part of going to the market is always the possibility of meeting new people and having new experiences which is what happened on this…
Mini Upside Down Peach Cobblers
My favorite peaches of all time comes from South Carolina. They’re some of the sweetest, juiciest peaches I’ve ever had. Unfortunately I was told by the farmer I get my peaches from that last week was the end of South Carolina peaches for the season. The peach season went by so fast! Even though I’ve never canned before, I had panicky thoughts of not being prepared with canning gear to can some peaches for the months ahead. It’s going to…
