I grew up in the upper Midwest where the seasons change every few months. Spring turns into summer, summer into fall, and fall into winter. Now, I’ve always liked the change in seasons. It keeps things interesting, and there’s beauty in all four seasons. But when February rolls around and the cold and snow refuse…
Hi Friends. As I started to write this post about these Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oats, my mind kept going to the word I chose as my focus word this year. In the last few years I’ve seen more and more friends select a word for the year instead of setting goals and resolutions. That’s what I’m…
I have a confession to make. I don’t care for pumpkin very much. I like the look of pumpkins on my porch when autumn rolls around; they add a bit of color and there are so many interesting kinds that are fun to look at. But the flavor just isn’t one of my favorites. I…
If you grow zucchini in your garden it’s hard to bypass zucchini bread in late summer . This recipe adds blueberries and lemon to the mix. I find that blueberries bring a sweet flavor and lemon a brightness to the bread. To enhance the lemon essence I first mixed the sugar with lemon zest and…
Raspberry Muffins – A summertime treat filled to the brim with sweet raspberries, a hint of lemon, and nourishing whole grains. It’s been one of those days. I have a raspberry muffin recipe to share today and the words just won’t come. I’ve tried about a dozen different openers, all to no avail. They didn’t…