I have to confess, I've been holding out on you. I first discovered this recipe last summer, and even though it was HUGELY successful I haven't gotten around to sharing until now! For that, I apologize, but hopefully once you go and make these you will forgive me. My girls both seem to have inherited … Continue reading Fudgy Snack Balls
The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ok, I know, that's a really gutsy title for a recipe. But, as a sweet potato lover for as long as I can remember, I feel qualified to say that this method of making sweet potatoes, if not actually the "best", is amazingly delicious in addition to being so easy and so good for us! … Continue reading The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes
To Speak or Not To Speak…
A couple of weeks ago, one of my favorite bloggers over at Spoonfed posted a story (and this follow-up) about how she decided to speak up about the neon pink drink being served at a birthday party attended by her 9-year-old daughter. In it she describes how she is often an advocate for real food, though … Continue reading To Speak or Not To Speak…
Giveaway: Stainless Steel Muffin Pan from MightyNest
If you've been hanging out around here for a while, you might have noticed I have a bit of an obsession with muffins. And making non-muffin foods in muffin pans. Needless to say, my collection of muffin pans gets quite the work-out! But while I have been doing my best to eliminate non-stick coatings in … Continue reading Giveaway: Stainless Steel Muffin Pan from MightyNest
So what kinds of foods do you eat?
Whenever I mention to someone that I care a lot about healthy eating, I invariably get the question "so what kinds of foods do you eat?" Despite my passion about the subject, I find this to be a really hard question to answer. I usually stumble over something like "when I talk about healthy eating, … Continue reading So what kinds of foods do you eat?
Easiest Maple Salmon
Years ago I discovered this recipe for salmon with a maple glaze, which is such a good standby. The combination of mustard and maple syrup reduced to a thick sauce is delicious, but as simple as it is, I am always happy to simplify even more. A while back my friend introduced me to a … Continue reading Easiest Maple Salmon
Simply Wholesome in the New Year
Happy new year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful time last night ringing in 2013. Our celebration was perfect - we put the girls to bed early and enjoyed a delicious meal with some close friends who I was able to test some new recipes on. The menu included marinated baked salmon, quinoa … Continue reading Simply Wholesome in the New Year
Simple Beef Meatballs with Sauce
Over the past few years I have tried to only buy 100% grass-fed beef, which is not only the most nutritious kind of beef, but the best for the environment and the cows who get to live their lives on pasture eating the food that they were meant to eat instead of confined to a … Continue reading Simple Beef Meatballs with Sauce
Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies (Egg-free)
As part of my quest to find party recipes which are safe for my daughter's friends who have allergies, I tested this egg-free cookie recipe for a Valentine's Day party earlier this year and was blown away by how delicious they were! Moist, buttery, and just sweet enough. While not healthy by any stretch, they … Continue reading Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies (Egg-free)
Chocolate or Vanilla Egg-Free Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla Frosting
As I mentioned in this post about my munchkin's 4th birthday, in order to make the party more enjoyable for the kids there who have food allergies, I used this recipe for egg-free cupcakes, which also happen to be light and moist and delicious. And best of all, both the cupcakes and frosting are incredibly … Continue reading Chocolate or Vanilla Egg-Free Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge or Vanilla Frosting
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 