Homemade Apple Sauce

Here is an easy homemade recipe for applesauce courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.

The Best Hostess Gift I Ever Received

I once had a guest spill a glass of red wine all over my white couch. No matter how I insisted it was o.k., he felt terrible. The next day he showed up with Wine Away Stain Remover. (and a lovely bottle of red.) Just to humor him, I tried it although I really did believe […]

Smoothy & Creamy Hummus for Avocado Lovers

I love avocados so I am crazy about this healthy avocado hummus recipe from Cooking Classy.  It’s like a delicious blend guacamole and hummus. Make it in under 10 minutes for a party app or a snack. Read: 4 Reasons You Should Eat More Avocado 1 (15 oz) can chick peas, well drained 2 medium ripe avocados , […]

Our Slushy, Boozy Cranberry Margarita

SIZE: 12 drinks See More of Our Favorite Cocktails and Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant. INGREDIENTS:  1 1/4 cups premium tequila 1 1/4 cups frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed 1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce 10 tbsp fresh lime juice 6 tbsp orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) 7 cups ice cubes Coarse salt Cranberries […]

4 Reasons to Eat Cranberries

Due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content, cranberries are often referred to as a “super food.” Here are a why cranberries are good for you: • A half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. • They are great for your urinary tract (so is peeing after sex) • They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. • They […]

Sweet & Tangy Healthy Hummus

We love this yummy, spicy hummus recipes from Bon Appetit. Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor. Ingredients 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed ⅓ cup tahini 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1½ tablespoon Turkish or Syrian red pepper paste or 2 tsp. harissa paste 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional) Kosher salt Olive […]

Heart-Shaped Pancakes for My Valentine’s Day Breakfast Tradition

Like an idiot, years ago I started a Valentine’s Day tradition of making a huge heart day breakfast for the kids, complete with champagne glasses, red berries, candy (don’t judge me), gifts and heart-shaped pancakes. (Check out our pumpkin and gluten-free pancake recipes.) If you are a newish mom reading this, just remember, kids LOVE tradition so be careful […]

Peachy Bellini Cocktails

Ingredients 3 ounces of Prosecco 2 ounces fresh peach puree or peach juice Directions Peel peaches and purée. Strain the juice so there are no chunks. You can also buy peach juice. Add 1 ounce of the purée or juice to a 6-ounce flute. Fill the rest of the glass with Prosecco. You can also use peach schnapps instead […]