Ditch the expensive pumpkin coffee drinks and make a healthier version at home! This pumpkin spice mocha is even better than the latte you’re used to. Read more…
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Vegan Coconut Banana Bread
“This is the best thing you’ve made in a while!” “It sounds like summer vacation!” Scene: Three quickly browning bananas on the counter. One baker who wants to test out chia egg replacer. No butter or milk in sight. Some quick thinking leads to even more delicious replacements: coconut oil and coconut milk. Toss in […] Read more…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies
Hello September! I am so ready for fall. I already had my first pumpkin latte, pulled out some fall decorations, and opened my first can of pumpkin. Autumn is my favorite season, and the fact that I’m getting married this October is probably helping me feel this way already this year (eek, only 6 more […] Read more…
Allergy-Free Energy Bites
My golden birthday was yesterday, and what a wonderful day it was! For the first time, I took the day off for my birthday and Russ surprised me with a day trip to Napa/Sonoma and tickets to see Chicago in the evening. We visited two wineries, Domaine Carneros (pictured below) and Gloria Ferrer, which are […] Read more…
Blueberry Lavender Gin Fizz
As promised, here is the best thing I made with my roasted blueberry lavender syrup. If you missed the post, I took roasted blueberries and pureed them with lavender simple syrup to make a delicious syrup. While it’s great on pancakes or ice cream, I mixed it with gin for an amazing drink that you […] Read more…