Welcome!

This new Built Bar review was inspired by a bunch of comments on a previous post and is my personal (non-sponsored) opinion of these bars.

Built Bar stopped producing their bar in June 2020 and went offline for over a month before they launched a new version of their product. I am sure many fans are worried that they messed it up.

Do you find yourself wondering what on earth you are going to make for dinner? I do!

I cook for a living and I am still stuck on what to make for dinner. Also, I am short on time so I detest having to make many trips to the grocery store during the week.

You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you.

This uses up 3 medium zucchinis! I know people have too many zucchinis in August and this bread will freeze well.

I wish I could talk to each of you and ask you how you are doing. I run this sunny corner of the internet but I know we are in a storm.

To be frank, I am finding that it is increasingly difficult for me to be sunny or feel useful. Yes, I am here sharing zucchini recipes but given the crisis - my work feels a little silly.

I am not done with my “zoodle” maker. I love stir fry zucchini noodles!

They are kind of like lo mein except a fraction of the calories and packed with vegetables. Back in January, I wrote how to make zoodles and then I tried my hand at butternut squash noodles.

This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds, when blended will thicken recipes.

I have been getting into chia seeds. One reason for my infatuation is that I found them at Aldi for $3. They are incredible nutritious – high in manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, etc.

This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.

Like my refrigerator dill pickles recipe and Chipotle corn salsa recipe, these spicy carrots get better with time (as do I).

This healthy homemade coffee creamer recipe is for those of you trying to cut back on the heavy stuff in your coffee.

Personally, I like black coffee so this recipe isn’t for me but I have been looking out for those of you who love to doctor your coffee. I researched for this post:

Whipped garbanzo bean juice is an actual food that you might want to try. I heard about it years ago and have finally gotten around to making it.

The concept sounds insane. You take liquid from a can of garbanzo beans (or chickpeas) and you whip it with sugar to form “whipped cream”.

Is cantaloupe good for you? Is the Pope Catholic? I hope you know the answer ☺

I happen to adore both cantaloupe and Pope Francis. I find them very refreshing. (I am sure to get flamed in the comments for this admission. Hopefully not for loving cantaloupe.)