Today I'm sharing these fun pumpkin whoopie pies with maple cream cheese frosting - a grown-up version of my favorite childhood baked good. As you may know, my baking skills are less than expert, so luckily this recipe is super easy and pretty fail-proof. The whoopie pie (also know as a 'gob') is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic, typically made with two chocolate, cakey cookies sandwiching sweet creamy vanilla frosting. … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Brown Butter Sage Marshmallows (The Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole Topper!)
I'm not one for fussy food, but sometimes holidays call for elaborate and fun surprises. That's why I was so thrilled to find these brown butter sage marshmallows from BraveTart in planning this year's thanksgiving menu. The original recipe calls for corn syrup, but I knew from past experiments that both honey and maple syrup make wonderful marshmallows too. Savory brown butter and sage in a traditionally sugary treat? … [Read more...] about Brown Butter Sage Marshmallows (The Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole Topper!)
Is Coffee Good For You After All?
I recently saw a collection of studies that showed that drinking coffee is good for you - and consuming up to 6 cups per day (!) was linked to less diabetes, suicide risk, gall stones, stroke, Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. Dang. While I don't feel a bit guilty when I enjoy a latte a few days per week, I was a bit shocked by (and skeptical of) those reports. Many coffee drinkers seem to have a love/fear relationship with … [Read more...] about Is Coffee Good For You After All?
Party Wave Wednesday 11/20/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 11/20/13
Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections – Alternatives to Antibiotics
I get questions nearly every week on my Facebook wall about natural remedies for sinus infections. Sinusitis can be downright miserable - your whole head throbbing with pain, congestion, plus a raw nose from constant blowing. I see folks in my office all the time in search of ways to treat sinus infections without antibiotics, and thankfully there are some super effective natural remedies for sinus infections that will … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections – Alternatives to Antibiotics
Party Wave Wednesday 11/13/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 11/13/13
Why I Don’t Use Cast Iron Pans
Most real food foodies I know practically worship their cast iron pans, and I don't blame you if you fall in that camp. This cookware is cheap, traditional, and (allegedly) healthier. Cast iron pans have been used for hundreds of years. They tend to retain heat for cooking and can be used over an open flame. A typical 12 inch cast iron skillet retails for about $24. Not bad compared to stainless that starts at about … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Use Cast Iron Pans
Moroccan Lamb Stew
I have never met a one pot meal that I've loved quite as much as this Moroccan lamb stew. You can throw these ingredients in the slow cooker in less than 20 minutes in the morning. The tempting aromas will waft through your home all day, and when you sit down to this melt-in-your mouth meal at the dinner table, you'll experience exotic comfort with every bite. What's exotic comfort, you ask? Well, make the stew and find … [Read more...] about Moroccan Lamb Stew
Party Wave Wednesday 11/06/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 11/06/13
Do You Need An Eczema Cure?
Do you - or someone you love - suffer from dry, itchy, cracked and painful skin? If so, you're not alone. It is estimated that over 30 million people in the U.S. alone deal with eczema. So what's there to do? Why dermatologists can't cure eczema The conventional treatments for eczema include: steroid creams, non-steroid petroleum based lotions, antihistamines, and anti-itch medicines. These medications work with varying … [Read more...] about Do You Need An Eczema Cure?
Party Wave Wednesday 10/30/13
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you're a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time - This is called a party wave. In this weekly post all of the raddest bloggers come together to share their big wave stories a.k.a. their best posts on fertility, natural health, and nutrition … [Read more...] about Party Wave Wednesday 10/30/13
How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life
I've written before about the health benefits of the paleo diet. The following is a guest post written by my friend and fellow blogger, Sylvie McCracken of Hollywood Homestead. I know you're going to enjoy her story, and I hope her experiences will help many folks in need of a positive health transformation. ~Emily Saying that Paleo saved my life may seem a little extreme, but it’s true. I didn’t get into the paleo lifestyle … [Read more...] about How The Paleo Diet Could Save Your Life