It is finally spring, and I couldn’t be more glad. While yesterday was the first official day, it is well past time for winter in Cleveland to end. While our first winter back in the midwest, after 5 years in Charlotte, NC, really wasn’t too bad, I am so ready for spring weather and to…
Easy Almond Butter Vegetable Stir-Fry
This recipe has become a staple in our house. It all started over the summer when I was trying to make some adjustments to my diet in an effort to heal my gut and overall, feel better. I had also recently returned from Thailand, so Thai flavors were on my mind and a constant source…
Quick Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce
Quick Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce I feel like summer is over when tomato season is over. The day we stop getting good tomatoes is coming up very quickly. Fortunately we are still getting some good ones down here. Though to be honest I cannot wait to throw on a sweater and the booties…
Fresh tomato and zucchini gnocchi skillet
Fresh Tomato & Zucchini Gnocchi Skillet 6 years ago this August I was in Italy with my best friend. Thought we went to different universities, both of our schools were connected to the same study abroad program. It worked out that we were able to spend the summer together studying Spanish in the beautiful town…
Lemon & Asparagus Pasta w/ Olive Oil Crumble
Lemon & Asparagus Pasta with Olive Oil Crumble People have strong feelings about asparagus. Like most kids, asparagus wasn’t my favorite. I was never a picky eater but I don’t remember my parents serving it much at home, and it just wasn’t something we came across often when eating. I have no memory of how…
Sesame Lime Soba Noodles with Crispy Tofu
Sesame Lime Soba Noodles with Crispy Sesame Tofu Hello, hello. These weeks have been flying by, I am in denial that it’s already April, so I made you some noodles. Quick, easy soba noodles to be exact. …
Creamy Fig & Bacon Pasta
Creamy Fig & Bacon Pasta Figs!!!! They’re fresh and reasonably priced right now and I can’t get enough. I had never tried a fresh fig until about two years ago when I was working as a salad dressing demo specialist at Whole Foods. Yes, I was that person at the grocery store trying to entice…