Keepin’ it Cool in the Kitchen

Today is Portland’s second day in a row above 97 degrees… Holy guacamole! In my book, that makes it officially summer. Cody and I have very few “rules” with each other, but we have one that we’re both strict on! If it’s predicted to reach 90 or above, we don’t cook inside. No exceptions. I…

Vegan Pesto

This pesto is super, super easy, and complements more dishes than I can count. It’s delicious on pizza, a sandwich, or as a yummy spread with crackers. Ingredients: 1 t minced garlic 3 cups kale (I use curly and haven’t tried others, but they could probably work) 2 t freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup…

Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash

I’d never cooked spaghetti squash until a couple of months ago, when one was delivered with our Imperfect Produce box. Game. Changer. Not only are they delicious, but squash is loaded with nutrients, and is a great source of carbohydrates that doesn’t contain gluten, dairy, or refined sugar. Honestly, it’s probably become one of my…

Godsend Granola

Granola is amazing for multiple reasons, but the biggest one is just how versatile it is! It’s great for breakfast with any kind of milk or yogurt, accompanied alongside fresh fruit for a snack, crunchy topping for a salad, or just as something to munch on. The best thing about making it yourself is that…

These are a few of my favorite things…

Okay … so what started as a few may have turned into a pretty large handful. But regardless, the products and brands I’ve listed below are things I utilize on a daily basis, and genuinely deserve the positive reviews I’m giving them. Do you use any of the items I’ve listed? Feel free to leave…