Raspberry, White, and Blueberry Pie Bars

Raspberry, White, and Blueberry Pie Bars

 Like most of you, we enjoyed a relaxing 4th of July morning, beginning with a 2 mile fun, followed by homemade blueberry pancakes, and a 3 hour experience at our garden, harvesting veggies and picking bugs off the brassicas (ok maybe the garden part was a little more unique).  Once we returned home, I finished whipping up this […]

Simply Vanilla (Dairy Free) Ice Cream

Simply Vanilla (Dairy Free) Ice Cream

Sometimes, you just need a little ice cream.  I had a fairly severe dairy allergy growing up…not swelling airways severe, but unpleasant congestion and runny nose. And yes, this was before allergies were “in” or talked about. I would tell teachers or lunch-ladies I was allergic to dairy and receive nothing but blank stares. Just to […]

Double-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Double-Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

While yet another Christmas has come and gone, the holiday festivities will no doubt linger for the next few weeks. Holiday work parties, friends visiting from out of town, family squeezing in one last get together, and of course New Years, all before we see an end to the euphoria of snow-bells, sleigh bells, and […]

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Clusters

I have been dying to share this recipe and have finally gotten around to posting it!  I love desserts that offer a Hodge-podge of ingredients capped off with a chewy texture…and of course some chocolate never hurts!  Of course I’m not just talking about any old conglomerate of ingredients…we’re talking the good stuff, loaded with […]