Ho ho ho! I love this time of year. ESPECIALLY with kids. It’s pure magic. I’m sure the novelty of cozy indoor activities will wear off long before February, but for now, I’m soaking up all the time we are doing holiday themed crafts, baking together, doing puzzles by the fire, and listening to the Frozen 2 soundtrack on repeat. Don’t worry, though. I still have plenty of things on my bucket list to tackle while the kids are on break from school… I’m thinking gingerbread, cinnamon rolls, peppermint bark…all the essentials for a holly… Read more >

I love this time of year but it’s definitely a little crazy! You PROBABLY have a bunch of thanksgiving leftovers that you want to eat in fancy sandwich form (bless the moist maker!) but in the off chance that you are sick of turkey sammies…here is a yummy way to transform your holiday fare into something new. And boy oh boy was this a big hit. Creamy Coconut Curry Turkey Soup [gluten free, dairy free, soy free] 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 small red onion, diced 2-3 cups turkey, shredded (or chicken/chickpeas)… Read more >

Ever since Gena’s cookbook introduced me to the combo of lentils and roasted cauliflower I have been super into it. For this meal, the only real effort in terms of prep was roasting the cauliflower and making the dressing. Beyond that it came together quite quickly, especially since I cooked the lentils in the rice cooker. The dressing was a cross between a vinaigrette and a creamy dressing, thanks to the tahini. I basically kept the ratio I typically use for vinaigrettes, but used tahini instead of oil. I used apple cider vinegar as my… Read more >