Doggy Diets
If you walk into a pet supply store, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of dog food options – kibble, raw, gently...

Healthier Desserts for the Holidays
If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you might find it challenging to refrain from over-eating desserts, especially around the holidays...

My New Love of Ginger
Years ago, if you had asked me if I liked ginger, I would have said "no" emphatically. There was just something about that pungent root...

Butternut Squash & Black Bean Stew
Give me a "One Pot Wonder" any day of the week and I'm a happy cook! I love a meal that offers all the nutrients I need in one plate, or...

Vegetable Soup - everything but the "Kitchen Sink"
If you ever find yourself with random leftover veggies, consider a "kitchen sink" recipe like vegetable soup as a tasty way to use up...

Cook & Freeze Dried Beans
Cooking dried beans is much less expensive than buying cans, and you don't have to worry about preservatives. Plus, dried beans take up...


Make and Freeze Burritos
This article can now be viewed on my new blog Dragonfly Dreams. Freezer burritos are always at the ready! Make. Freeze. Heat. Enjoy!...

Make Ahead Freezer Meals
I have found that life is easier when I have healthy, homemade food in the freezer that I can pull out anytime I need it. It's a great...


Oats - So much more than oatmeal!
If you're like me, you've always thought oats = oatmeal, and that's pretty much it. Sure, I knew I loved oats in my Nutty Granola, and of...

Popsicle Palooza
I initially started this blog post in April as the warm weather ushered in a craving for yummy and frozen treats. Alas, it's now...