I bought some protein powder for a quick filling snack when I don’t have time for much else. I found that it doesn’t taste bad necessarily, but mixed with just almond milk, it’s kind of boring. So I started trying different ways to liven it up, and one of the ways I found was to [...]
Recipes
Lemon Kale and Ricotta Galette
The farmer’s markets around here don’t usually get fully into the swing of things for a few weeks, but there are a few really good things you can get right now. Namely, greens, and baby ones at that, which are my favorite. I picked up a bunch of kale this week, and probably got more [...]
Beyond Tortellini and Kale Soup
It’s that time of year where the weather is pretty unpredictable. We’ve had a few nice days, but we’re still in that phase where most of the days are gray and chilly, and a lot of them are kinda rainy. Perfect soup weather, in my opinion, and this tortellini and kale soup hits the spot. [...]
Brussels Sprout Panzanella Salad
I have a love-hate relationship with Brussels sprouts. I love them raw, roasted, or fried. Steamed? No thanks. But salad? Yes. And a salad with bread in it like this Brussels sprout salad is definitely on point. There are a few things that make this salad great. First, let’s talk about Brussels sprouts. For this [...]
Almond Joy Chocolate Bark
I like it when I can take a homemade treat to a party and people are really impressed by it, but in reality it’s so simple that literally anyone can make it. This Almond Joy chocolate bark is exactly that. It’s broken into uneven pieces so it’s not super fancy, kind of rustic even. It [...]
Shrimp and Instant Pot Grits
I rarely use my instant pot, except for a few things. Mashed potatoes, occasionally soup, and now, cheese grits. I love shrimp and grits, but it’s one of those things that always seems to be too much trouble, so I usually only eat it in restaurants. Not anymore! These grits are super easy, and in [...]
Cheddar Ranch Buttermilk Biscuits
There’s a cafe near me that makes these scallion cheddar biscuits. They are amazing. They closed for a minute due to recent events. So I thought I would try my hand at making them myself. As I was making them, I had a different thought — what about cheddar ranch biscuits instead of scallions? I [...]
Secret Ingredient Buttermilk Cornbread
Cornbread is one of those things that you think should be better the next day. Like banana bread or something similar. But for some reason, even an easy cornbread recipe is tender and delicious on day one, but the next day, it’s just dry and crumbly. So then you’re forced to eat it all on [...]
Buttermilk Cinnamon Scones
I used to work at a bakery that made scones. Berry, chocolate chip, cranberry, and my favorite: Cinnamon chip. Because there’s not much better than butter and cinnamon, in my opinion. We made batch after batch all day everyday, but I still enjoyed my early morning (4am!) cinnamon scone with fresh coffee. I miss working [...]
Earl Grey Lavender Latte
I drink a cup of coffee every morning. Just one, but I could never give it up. Throughout the rest of the day, I drink tea, usually just boring herbal tea. Occasionally, though, I’ll make something fancy, like this earl grey lavender latte. I don’t use tea bags very often and haven’t since I’ve discovered [...]