When I think of comfort, I think of the Saturday morning pancakes my father made throughout my childhood and adolescence and occasionally into my adulthood. At first it was chocolate chips and whipped cream, then, as I aged, oatmeal-laden cakes rich with bananas, blueberries, … [Read more...] about Start a New Weekend Tradition: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
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Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
A rich, fulfilling vegan and gluten-free way to celebrate sometimes seems impossible, doesn’t it? For years I’ve tinkered with gluten-free desserts only to have them taste like gluten-free desserts. The ingredients became more complex and expensive, and the baking process grew … [Read more...] about Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
As a North Carolinian, sweet potatoes are kind of my (our) thing—we're the #1 sweet potato producing state in the country, and we're proud of it.We also know how to make the perfect sweet potato pie. When I was growing up, I never ate sweet potatoes. I never understood that a … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Pie You Gotta Try
Use Those Garden Herbs: Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies
For both entry-level and experienced gardeners, herbs are a simple go-to each every season. Compact, easy to plant, and generally simple to maintain, they are a great teaching tool for young gardeners, too. Children can plant mint, cilantro, basil, and more in mason jars and pots … [Read more...] about Use Those Garden Herbs: Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies
Quick & Delicious Weeknight Black Bean Tacos
Recently tacos have been my go-to meal; When prepared at home with fresh vegetables, beans, and rice, you have a delicious feast packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. What better way to end a day? They're quick and easy to make, too, and this recipe, … [Read more...] about Quick & Delicious Weeknight Black Bean Tacos
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