Muesli, pan roasted goodness for your morning.

my guest post at vintage mixer: raspberry coconut ice cream

a new to me morning meal, perfect for my favorite time of year :: pumpkin and spice oatmeal with chopped almonds and currants

a late summer dessert that is sure to please; blueberry and lavender honey tart. (easily adapted to be vegan)

apricot vanilla jam from foraged fruit

making vanilla sugar with those used and dried up vanilla beans is simple.

Red velvet cake naturally hued with shredded beets. Perfect to celebrate independence day in the states.

Easy brown sugar cake to serve with fresh fruit. Perfect for any potluck or gathering.

Five spice powder – mark bittman’s recipe and why it may bring harmony into your life.

A vegetarian take on seafood paella with black beans, shelled edamame, and artichoke hearts.

sweet potato couscous stuffed in beefsteak tomatoes, baked with a balsamic vinaigrette. can you say yum?

Recipe for maple hazelnut butter on the cafe zupas blog. Great on toast, an apple slice, or your index finger. Vegan.

Daikon cake; a traditional chinese dish served during the lunar new year & dim sum. don’t let the smell distract you from the taste!

Did you know eating local honey reduces allergy symptoms? A few facts about nature’s candy & recipe for honey butter @ the cafe zupas blog.

dairy free pancakes, a favorite sunday breakfast

the wee ones need to eat delicious food too! a few things I’ve learned about making baby food at home – cafe zupas blog

I’m re-learning how to bake. Wheat and dairy free molasses cookies; better than the original! @ cafe zupas blog

apple cinnamon candied almonds – an autumnal spin on a holiday favorite.

molasses cookies, they sparkle like diamonds

Great granny’s gingerbread, a family tradition in our home.

lower fat chocolate cake with a kick

freak out your kids with this ‘earth friendly’ dessert, they’ll love it – gummi worm “dirt” cups @ cafe zupas blog