A Legacy Worth Passing Down (with Greek Cake Recipe)

A Legacy Worth Passing Down (with Greek Cake Recipe)

A copper-tinted recipe box sitting on a ladder bookshelf in my house holds treasures given to me 17 years ago. My grandma hosted a bridal shower for me and invited all her friends to the party. Each of these sweet ladies shared their favorite recipes with me. In the box, I find: Greek Cake from […]

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Most mornings, my family eats eggs for breakfast. But every so often, we long for something different. Muffins are always a welcome change to our breakfast menu. This last summer I tried a new gluten-free, paleo-friendly muffin recipe—Blueberry Lemon Muffins. I started with a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe I found in Make it Paleo by […]

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

One of the highlights of my week is the time I spend with my friend Rachel on Wednesdays after school. At a park near the school, our boys play together while we moms chat and grow closer in our friendship. This last week, Rachel shared a recipe for a healthy dessert she recently created. She’s […]

Gluten-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

I LOVE chocolate chip cookies!  It’s my favorite cookie, for sure.  Over the years, I’ve made batches upon batches of this beloved cookie using a recipe my mom gave me. But recently, I discovered that foods with gluten don’t settle all that well with me.  And so I’ve steered clear of many baked goods, including […]

Gifts in a Jar

Gifts in a Jar

Last Christmas, I first discovered the joy of assembling and giving away glass jars filled with a beautifully layered cookie mixture.  For years, I’d admired the variations of this creative gift idea but had never attempted to make them. That is until last year. I had found a recipe for Cranberry Hootycreeks—festive and delicious white […]