Tomato Arugula Quinoa Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Our little balcony herb garden is doing really well, no thanks to me. Jon is the gardener around here and he doesn’t like when I touch anything in fear that I will kill it. Unfortunately, I can’t say much in response because his fears come with good reason. My black thumb reaches far and wide. […]

Persimmon Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

I just finished my first of eleven modules on the road to becoming a yoga teacher. It was probably the most physically challenging activity I have done since high school sports tryouts. By day three of five days, every muscle in my body was sore and not happy with me. I came home each night […]

Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies {Holiday Cookie Swap}

This is a guest post by my baking and book club friend, Lisa! She is one of the few that actually reads the books with me… For a slightly healthier, but still rich and decadent holiday treat, my family likes to add at least one flourless treat into the mix.  This year, I went for […]

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: GF and BF Approved

In college, I lived less than 5 blocks from my Grandma and would visit her often. The usual routine consisted of a home cooked meal and then she would load me up with leftovers and half of her costco buys. In return, I would help her with all of her computer needs. Her asks were […]