Scones are probably one of my favorite baked goods. I adore the flaky, buttery taste paired with a hint of sweetness. Something I love to do with girlfriends is enjoy high tea with finger sandwiches, bite-sized pastries and fresh scones. I almost always book high tea for my younger cousin…
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Oat & Spelt Pumpkin Scones
Blanched and Roasted Almonds
Things you will almost always find in my purse: wallet, car keys and raw almonds. Nuts are just about the handiest on-the-go source of protein and healthy fats to help keep hunger at bay in between meal times. I like a variety of types but almonds are definitely at the…
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Fall Produce Guide: Apples
My seasonally-attuned tastebuds are craving apples as of late. With over 7000 (!!) different varieties, it’s hard to chose a favorite. I’m a pink lady lover myself, but I’ve never met an apple I didn’t like.
Kabocha Squash Waffles
“I’m so happy that I live in a world with Octobers” was all I could think about while whipping these up on a Sunday morning. Kabocha squash was one of the most recent squashes I was introduced to and it has quickly become my favorite.
Fall Produce Guide: Squash
“Winter” squash reign supreme in the beta-carotene department which is the precursor to vitamin A– our immunity-boosting, healthy-skin-maintaining, vision-promoting nutrient. Remember that Vit A and it’s precursor carotenoids are fat soluble, so sautéing squash with a little healthy fat like coconut oil will help maximize absorption and aid in bioconversion…
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Healthy Pumpkin Bars
When the leaves turn auburn and gold in the fall, you will find a copious amount of canned pumpkin in my kitchen cabinets and whole pumpkins on my countertops.
