Banana Flax Cookie (GF)
I really stepped out of my comfort zone on these cookies, replaced flour with finely ground flax seed, it turned out great. I used ground flax seed and… Read More »
Blackberry Banana Muffins
WARNING: there are a lot of banana recipes coming this week! Something strange has happened, my kids aren’t eating bananas anymore, but I have been slow to notice… Read More »
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Although it still feels like summer in western Washington (I really think we should change summer to be July-September here!) my life has switched to fall food, which… Read More »
Cream Cheese Raspberry Muffins
I love berry season, I think I’ve mentioned that before I like making freezer jam, smoothies, lots of baking, freezing, etc. Muffins are a wonderful way to make… Read More »
Crustless Lemon Cheesecake (GF)
Creamy and full of lemon flavor. Crustless with a lighter than expected texture. Refreshing and tastes like summer. Low in sugar and gluten free. These are just a… Read More »
Yellow Birthday Cupcakes
My youngest child, my baby, turns 3 today. That sentence can be said with quiet voice filled with sadness or a shout of excitement and ring true. I… Read More »
Chocolate Almond No Bake Oatmeal Bars
One of the problems with summer is, it doesn’t lend itself very well to baking. I find myself pushing away the urge to bake because I know if… Read More »
Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Do you have a special food memory from when you were a kid? Something that sends you back in time when you think about it, see it, or… Read More »
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad always tastes special to me. I love the combination of the broccoli flavor with the bacon and onions, topped off by a creamy dressing. I think… Read More »
Blueberry Banana Muffins
We went blueberry picking this week. The whole time we were picking Zoey kept asking if we were going to make a blueberry pie, which sounds delicious, but… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
