Tag Archives: vanilla extract

Pumpkin spiced latte’s are delicious, but something about digesting that syrupy gunky stuff never sits well with me. Have you ever left your cup out for awhile and seen it separate? Not very appetizing. So let’s make one that’s good(ish) for you with REAL pumpkin! The idea came from Organic Authority but I modified it … Continue reading

One of the books we have refers to honey cookies and being the little honey bee she is, Lydia kept asking me to make some. The idea sounded tasty, but most of the recipes I came across had poor reviews, so we adapted a european recipe to our liking. It’s kind of a mix between … Continue reading

I love muffins.. and I was offered a french toast muffin at one of my favorite coffee shops. I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of that! It was way too sugary for me, but it definitely put me back in my kitchen laboratory. This is the recipe I came up with. But beware, these little … Continue reading

Crepes are really easy to make even though they seem like a delicacy. Really they’re just thinned out pancakes. You can serve them with pretty much anything in the middle. Strawberries and cream cheese is probably my favorite. Lydia prefers blueberries, and sometimes I let her have whipped cream too. Ingredients: 2 Eggs 1/2 cup … Continue reading

I am not a frosting person. I’ve never liked the sweet sugary grainy side of frosting. I do like fresh whipped cream, but it’s not great for topping cupcakes and cakes because it melts. So my sister and I set out to find the perfect frosting. I think we hit it spot on with this … Continue reading

Believe it or not, they aren’t sisters. This was Lydia’s 3 year old Gnome birthday party. She’s on the left. That’s her best friend Lilly on the right. This is the traditional LifeWays Birthday Cake recipe. We make it every year, it’s healthy, simple, and the adults love it too. We’ve tried several different shapes … Continue reading

This is a recipe that warms the heart (and the belly) in the morning. The spicy aromas of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg will make your house smell amazing. It’s definitely a favorite for fall and winter. I’d also recommend this for feeling more grounded and centered. Serve Monday morning to coincide with the grain of … Continue reading