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Benefits of Lavender and Herbs de Provence
I’m sure you’ve all heard of lavender being used in aromatherapy, and I actually just spent the last half-hour or so perusing a scientific study on this very thing and how it reduces anxiety and depression. If you want to view the abstract, you can view it on PubMed or if you want to read…
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Best Spatula – Great for Non-stick Cookware
*As an Amazon associate, I earn a commission whenever you buy this silicone spatula through the above sponsored link. Why the silicone spatula from KitchenAid? This silicone spatula from KitchenAid is my favorite because, unlike metal spatulas, it does not scrape the pan you are using, and unlike a regular plastic spatula, it does not…
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My Favorite Thing to use in Place of a Small Food Processor
Click on the image to the left to purchase my favorite substitute for a small food processor! Many recipes require grinding ingredients into a fine powder, and often the instructions will say to use a small food processor. The only food processor I own is quite large and it scares me a bit with its…
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Lemon Lavender Pancakes
These Lemon Lavender Pancakes are a unique take on pancakes – sweet, tangy, and delicious! The homemade butter echoes these flavors perfectly. Lemon lavender is a popular flavor combo. I’m sure you’ve heard of lemon lavender bars, lemon lavender cake, or lemon lavender tea. But have you ever heard of lemon lavender pancakes? Ingredients for Lemon Lavender…
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In Addition to My Recipes and other Articles… I’m Becoming an Amazon Affiliate Marketer for Cookware and Kitchen Related Items
Some of you subscribers out there may have wondered why you received an email or notification for a post entitled “My Favorite Cookware” or something that was blank. Well, my apologies – I thought I had to publish the post in order get it to work with the Amazon Affiliate links. I just set up…
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Best Saute Pan – Non-stick and Non-toxic
*When you purchase the saute pan from the links provided, I earn a commission as an Amazon associate. Why is this my go-to for sautéing veggies? Because of its size, this pan is ideal for sautéing the large quantities of chopped onion and green bell pepper that I use in some of my Mexican recipes…
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Veggie Nachos – A Spicy Tex-Mex Favorite
These vegetarian nachos are a great choice for a spicy, Tex-Mex dish that is relatively quick and easy to prepare. The coriander and paprika add the perfect burst of flavor to the peppers, onions, and black beans. And the jalapeños or chili peppers really packs a punch of extra flavor to this go-to nacho recipe…
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Lemon Muffins with Rose Tea and Honey
These lemon muffins are mildly sweet and great for breakfast or a snack with tea or coffee. Get ready for tea time with these elegant lemon muffins. Featuring rose tea and honey, these muffins satisfy a refined palette. Simple and sweet, but not overly sweet. A hint of tanginess. These muffins hit the spit. Ingredient List Flour: I use a…
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins with Agave Nectar
These chocolate chip zucchini muffins are just the right balance of sweet and healthy, with a hint of healthy veggies, dark chocolate, and agave nectar! Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins – the health food that tastes too good to be true! Sneak some whole grains and veggies into a dessert-like treat that you can also eat for…