Leftover fish and rice find themselves transformed into a cilantro-lime fish cake topped off with a spicy sriracha lime mayonnaise. Do you ever feel like you’re walking around with a sign on your back that says, “Not cool enough?” I suppose it may just say, “kick me,” and the “not cool enough” factor is inferred. It is on my back. I can’t see it all that well. I like to imagine the sign changes with each person who sees it. While one person may look... more

Hard boiled eggs get deviled with capers, fresh tarragon, spicy Dijon, and a bit of crisped ham to finish it all off. An easy way to twist your deviled egg recipe for Easter. The windows are open, and outside in the dark of night a soft rain is falling. It’s that steady pitter-patter that hums in the distance, barely whispering as it blankets the ground with its tears. It reminds me of crying. Not those sad, heavy sobs, but the heartbreaking tears that just pour unwillingly from your eyes... more

These tiny buffalo chicken dip bites have just the right amount cream cheese, blue cheese, chicken and hot sauce all in a little phyllo pocket and ready to pop in your mouth, fuss free, on Super Bowl Sunday. My mind has felt a bit cluttered lately. I suppose it is because there are plenty of things I should be doing and many more that I have yet to do. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but my mind seems to be focused on the other things that I rather *want* to do instead. Confession: I have... more

Spice up your bread offering this holiday season with orange cranberry walnut butter and a little lemon chanterelle parsley butter to spread. Nearly every holiday consists of the Olmanson family driving around the state of Minnesota to attend not one, not two but three family functions, each different in their food offerings, and each with their own set of requirements on you, as a guest. There are different food likes and dislikes, and there is a different level of appreciation for the food served.... more

These barbecue chicken wings are the perfect burger or brat accompaniment served with a side of Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans for your tailgate, kissed with homemade barbecue sauce and caramelized on the grill. Tailgating is a true American pastime. Whether it’s before a baseball game in the summertime, football in the fall or even hockey in the wintertime, spectators love to gather in parking lots and have something to eat before the game. Now, just because you’re away from the kitchen... more

This dip features grilled artichokes, spring onions and creamy sour cream and cream cheese for a side dish to pair with all your favorite summer meals. This creamy grilled artichoke dip will soon be a summer favorite. We made ours with Green Valley Organics Lactose-Free Sour Cream, and we’re giving some away along with their kefir and yogurt for you to try, too! It definitely feels like summer, but my kids are still in school. Well, until tomorrow afternoon at least. Why is it that the... more

It’s Earth Day! Come celebrate with a Virtual Picnic in honor of the Picnic for the Planet the Nature Conservancy are hosting around the globe today. We’re bringing crisp baked potato chips and avocado ranch dip with us. Won’t you join us? Warming weather to this family means plenty of outdoor eating, sitting in the grass and running through wide open spaces. We love a good picnic, especially if it involves all the lovely picnic foods like potato salad and hamburgers. However,... more