How to Make Overnight Oats? It’s so simple and easy you’ll hopefully never buy sugary cereal again! These are a great alternative, have way less sugar, and taste so good. Add fresh or dried fruits, nuts and seeds, or peanut butter to make it your favorite. Honestly I know I am super late to the overnight oats party. I saw them everywhere last year on social media and had every intention of making them. But I was on a serious…

It’s here, there is no denying it. The holidays. Have you made your list and checked it a billion times? I am a major list checker, so it’s been checked a billion and a half times, I won’t deny that part. As I said earlier this week, I do take a step back though, making sure I enjoy the ride as much as I check my to do lists. It’s a bit lower key this year for us, not as many family members will be here. We are having…

…My older brother Rob, and I rockin the Big Wheels, and big hair. My best friends doggie, Otto, and I. He is my doggie boyfriend. Brian doesn’t mind. Check out your local CSA programs in your area too. It helps out the local community you may not even know exists. GOOGLE IT! www.csa-international.org http://www.localharvest.org…

I started a chocolates and confections class, and I am in love. Truly in love. Yesterday I made salted caramels, passion fruit macaroon, and a few other goodies. I stood for a while wrapping each individual caramel in handmade parchment wrappers. I was in heaven. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. I would rather do that than make fondant flowers or decorate a cupcake any day of the week. I found a new love and passion. I have always loved…

KitchenAid has asked me to participate in the 1000 Cooks for the Cure to bring awareness to the on going battle against breast cancer. I made an Agua de Jamaica as it has a beautiful bright pink color and wonderful natural benefits for our health. Please take a moment and visit each link for more information on how you can be involved and buy Pink products to share you support. Here is what KitchenAid’s site has to say… “Eat…

Winter citrus galette wonderland is the perfect way to escape the winter blues and healthy recipes fluttering the internet this week. I am the biggest offender in this, I posted a slough of healthy recipes on Monday lol! I had to, I among many others are making it a deal to eat healthier after the holidays. But on the flip side we must enjoy ourselves and a bit of citrus, nestled in a treat of buttery crust. Really though, this is actually a…

Winter 2024 Cooking Classes and Private Events- Join me in the kitchen to cook and learn! Hi friends! I wanted to share with you that I’m back in the kitchen teaching cooking classes at Portland Cookshop in Portland, Oregon in a new and larger location. It’s a beautiful space with tons of light and dozens of cooking and baking classes for kids and adults. I teach many classes sharing my family recipes, private events, as well as…