Baked Chocolate Pumpkin Donuts with Carrot Maple Glaze A classic treat made healthier! Donuts are one thing that my kids hardly ever pass on. So when I picked up my new donut pan, I couldn’t wait to for the opportunity to make these tasty treats just a little more healthy. Life in our home has […]
Spicy Thai Peanut Slaw & Ginger Soy Chicken
Hello everyone! Are you in need of a delicious, super-quick, go-to Thai recipe? If so, this one is perfect for you! It’s a Spicy Thai Peanut Slaw & Ginger Soy Chicken dish! Mmmm. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make it a full meal, or you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs to make […]
Just a quick little note to say THANK YOU!
This is just a little note to say THANK YOU! to everyone who reached out to me and my husband, to offer their kind words of encouragement! It has been so comforting to know that other people with Autism are happy and flourishing! It gives me hope and sense of relief that all of this […]
My Family’s Journey Through Autism
This is just the beginning of our journey… Hello everyone. I am back from a short online hiatus. For the last few months, and more intensely the last few weeks, we have been going through Autism assessments with my 3 1/2 year old son, Jeremy. It has been an emotional ride, mostly for my […]
Coconut Cream of Asparagus Soup
Springtime brings so many wonderful vegetables to the table. During the month of April is when asparagus and artichokes are in season. Fresh, local, and in season produce are my first choices for cooking ingredients. Living in northern California affords me the luxury of local organic farms and their produce. But quality asparagus should also […]
Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Kale Muffins
Here it is people! The recipe that started it all. Back in October of 2013, I originally posted a photo of my sneaky Chocolate Kale Muffins. The response was great and I got a lot of messages asking me for more recipes like this. It’s a yummy way to get my kids and husband […]
Chocolatey Vitamin Milk
Springtime is here and the kids are running around outside again! WHOOHOO! When the kids and I spend a lot of time outside, I really like to have easy-to-make snacks for them, so we can get back to playing. Since my son is a bit of a picky eater, I need his food to pull […]
The Sisterhood of Moms
Becoming a mother is your admission into a special sisterhood of women. No matter where you are in the world, how old you are, or how old your children are, as mothers we share a common bond. Regardless of background, upbringing, socioeconomic status, race, or nationality, raising children connects you to other women like no […]
Make-Ahead Fruit and Veggie Purees and Oatmeal Flour
I love to add veggies and/or fruits to as many dishes as I can. It just makes it easier to consume the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. After many trials and errors, I found that pureeing my fruits and veggies was the easiest way to incorporate them into my dishes. This way my […]
Chewy Multigrain Fruit and Veggie Bars
As promised, here are the “picky eater approved” meal or snack bars that I have been working on. They are protein fortified, Chewy Multigrain Fruit and Veggie Bars with chocolate chips. AND they are delicious, if I do say so myself. Both of my kiddies LOVE granola and cereal bars. They are convenient and portable […]