What Are Umeboshi Plums? Umeboshi plums are made from dried and pickled ume fruit, which is a type of fruit closely related to the apricot. They are often made into a paste, which can be added to dressings, sauces, dips, salsa, and veggies, but the traditional method in Japanese cuisine is to add it to…
How Seasonal Allergies Relate to the Liver
Spring is HERE! I absolutely love spring, but it kills me when I see so many people suffering from seasonal allergies! I can’t even imagine not being able to smell the beautiful, fresh spring air–that’s one of my favorite things! So for all of you suffering from seasonal allergies, this post is for you. Liver…
Why I Use Essential Oils
What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are all around us. They’re in the zest of citrus fruits, the needles of pine trees, and the petals of roses. They’re simply the essence of the plant distilled into a usable oil. I get asked all the time why I use essential oils, and one of those reasons is…
Dreamy Chocolate Banana Bread Bars
Dreamy Chocolate Banana Bread Bars Your favorite banana bread just got upgraded to a whole new level… Not only are these Dreamy Chocolate Banana Bread Bars incredibly moist and flavorful, they have the most outrageously smooth, sweet, chocolatey frosting that puts any other frostingless banana bread to shame. A crowd-pleaser, family favorite, and definitely one…
Why Thunderbird Bars Are My Favorite Go-To Snack
Why Thunderbird Bars Are My Favorite Go-To Snack Who else can’t make it through the say with a little snack in between meals? I don’t know about you, but sometimes my hunger pangs strike at the most inconvenient times. I’ll look for a snack in my purse only to find crushed nuts or a bruised…
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup Who doesn’t think soup is the perfect way to soothe the soul in the fall/winter? If I’m out and about in the cold, one thing I always look forward to when I get home is nice bowl of hot soup with warm dinner rolls or a piece of toast. Well, I’m happy…
Blue Moon Banana Nice Cream
Blue Moon Banana Nice Cream Okay, so this might sound weird, but if there’s any flavor of ice cream that reminds me of fall (besides pumpkin spice), it’s blue moon. You’re probably thinking, how in the world does blue moon remind me of fall, right? Well, my mom used to always take my sister and…
Spinach and Mushroom Mostaccioli Casserole
Spinach and Mushroom Mostaccioli Casserole Who doesn’t love comfort food? Not only is it delicious, it has a way of soothing the soul and making your insides feel all warm and cozy. This casserole has to be one of my favorite “comfort food” meals. It’s rich, creamy, flavorful, and oh so satisfying. We used to…
Paleo Blueberry Fig Banana Bread
Paleo Blueberry Fig Banana Bread I know I’ve said this before, but I just have to say it again–it seems like some of my best recipes come from just trying to use up what I have in my fridge/cabinet, haha! Because that’s exactly how this recipe was created, and boy is it delicious!
Paleo Parsnip Risotto
Paleo Parsnip Risotto Risotto used to always be such a comfort food for me. It’s so flavorful, starchy, and creamy–all the things I love. Being Italian, we used to make it all the time. Chicken apple sausages with sautéed apples and onions over risotto actually used to be my favorite dinner EVER. I would always…
