The Saturday before Mother's Day I made banana bread out of necessity. I had, yet again, ignored the bananas. It's something I've done frequently in the past month. I can never figure out quite what it is. For months we eat bananas, running out long before our next planned … [Read more...] about Gingered Banana Bread
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Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Spring marks the presence of fresh vegetables. You know, the kind that didn't grow in the ground. Artichokes, asparagus, spinach and ramps all start to make their appearance. And while Ole thinks it's cool to grill in the middle of winter, outside with several feet of snow and … [Read more...] about Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Banana Berry Smoothies and Magic Bullet To-Go Giveaway Contest
Smoothies are a great meal choice when you're on the go. Choose fresh and frozen ingredients, and just a few minutes in the blender gives you a healthy, portable breakfast. Enter to win a Magic Bullet To-Go for further ease of smoothie prep by leaving a comment with your … [Read more...] about Banana Berry Smoothies and Magic Bullet To-Go Giveaway Contest
Glazed Blood Orange and Chocolate Chip Muffins
A few weeks ago I purchased blood oranges. They aren't all that common here in Minnesota, so I wanted to take advantage of the rare sighting. Then came the process of determining what I was going to make with them. Eventually, I settled on blood orange and chocolate chip … [Read more...] about Glazed Blood Orange and Chocolate Chip Muffins
Asparagus, Bacon and Feta Pizza on Garlic Flatbread
One of the good things about having sick kids is that I came nowhere near using all the pizza dough for Friday night's dinner of prosciutto and artichoke pizza, and there was plenty left stored in the fridge for an impromptu Sunday lunch by tossing a few leftover ingredients … [Read more...] about Asparagus, Bacon and Feta Pizza on Garlic Flatbread