This past weekend was full of family and fun! My sister, who lives in Washington, DC, came into town for the weekend with her fiancée to do a little planning for their wedding in August. My sister (TradingPaperCrowns) has always been my best friend, my partner in crime ;) Although I love this great state of…
Classic, Italian Bruschetta
After discovering the many health benefits of tomatoes, I was in search of a recipe that highlighted these juicy, love apples. Thank goodness for a sweet man with a love for Italian who introduced me to this delicious, classic bruschetta recipe. And to my surprise, it can be made with or without the mozzarella for all my vegans out…
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Searching for a great summer snack? Look no further than one of nature’s very own fast foods – the tomato. These vitamin-packed, little red juice balls are one of my favorite go-to snacks of the summer. Not only is this fruit tasty, but it’s loaded with health benefits! Check out the list below for just a few of the amazing benefits…
Southern Spaghetti Squash with Parsley Pesto
Mmm, is there really anything better than the flavorful taste of homemade pesto? Even by just saying the word “pesto,” I can almost smell that heavenly aroma filling the room. But wait one second, if you are thinking of your ordinary, run-of-the-mill pesto, have I got a surprise for you! …a delicious, southern surprise that is. Forget about…
Vegan Queso Dip
So who would think that eggplant could somehow be turned into a cheese dip?! When I first came across a recipe that suggested using an eggplant as the base of a vegan queso I was skeptical, but just couldn’t resist trying it out. After a few trial and errors with different ingredient amounts, I finally…
