It is hard to explain to others, when they don't live near a Trader Joe's store, just why the stores are so addictive. They are like crack to a foodie. So much. Food. The candy and cookie aisles require blinders on to avoid temptation. Considering that I can eat 99% of what is sold there,… Continue reading Book Review: Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s
Category: Plant Based Diet
The Best of 2013: The Top 13 Recipes
Happy New Years Eve! I won't lie...taking nearly 2 weeks off from blogging has been good for my soul - and my mind. If anything, it has left me feeling more creative/inspired. During this time I finished and published 2 of my outdoor cooking manuscripts that had been languishing for years in my computer. I… Continue reading The Best of 2013: The Top 13 Recipes
Glazed Spiced Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet potato needs more love, rather than pumpkin! Its flavor is deep, rich, and well-suited to a spiced muffin/cupcake. In this recipe use canned puree, rather than baked at home potatoes. It needs to be silky smooth. Of course pumpkin can be used instead, but look for the sweet potato puree, it is worth it!… Continue reading Glazed Spiced Sweet Potato Muffins
A Mix of Energy Balls, Bars and Raw Treats
Have a good Friday everyone! My morning is to try to fix the havoc the boys have wrecked on our Christmas Tree. Oh yay. It is apparently a "fun tree". Complied from posts on my TrailCooking blog, these are some of the treats I take hiking with me when Alistaire isn't along - on those… Continue reading A Mix of Energy Balls, Bars and Raw Treats