If you've ever tried to peel and cut up hard winter squash, you'll appreciate how little effort this recipe requires. There are so many variations and adjustments you can make to suit your needs. I listed some ideas below to get you started. I tried the recipe as both sweet and savory versions, which were … Continue reading Butternut Squash Mash
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Vanilla and Cardamom-Scented Peanut Butter Popcorn
If popcorn could take part in high school popularity contests, this recipe would win the titles Most Likely to Succeed, Best All-Around, Most Popular, and Tastiest. Ok, that last one isn't a real category (or at least I hope it isn't!) but truly, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. I got my inspiration from The Kitchn, … Continue reading Vanilla and Cardamom-Scented Peanut Butter Popcorn
Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
I've always enjoyed gourmet popcorn. The ones that come in the big tins, divided, in various flavors. As a kid, I'd grab tiny fistfuls and delight in their cheddary/chocolaty/toffee-crunchy goodness. As I became a teenager, I realized that all that stuff on the usually diet-friendly popcorn was anything but, and stayed away from it. Now … Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge
Between office functions, family gatherings, and friends' parties, your December calendar is crammed with opportunities for reveling in holiday spirit, as well as packing on a pound or two or three or.... But it doesn't have to be that way! Here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling great while enjoying the spirit … Continue reading Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge