Teaching kids how to grow sprouts in a jar combines several wonderful lessons: It is a hands-on exploration of the life cycle of plants. It is a practice in patience…
Category: Recipes
Mediterranean Pizzas
These individual Mediterranean Pizzas were so easy to make, I’m surprised I’d never thought to try them before – especially considering how much Flintstone loves hummus! In addition to being…
Cheater Chai Tea Latte
Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte is one of my favorite hot drinks (one of many). When the craving hits me at home I have a simple cheat for a mock Starbucks…
Sweet and Spicy Swiss Chard Wraps
These Sweet and Spicy Swiss Chard Wraps are MacGyver’s signature dish. They are beautiful and delicious, can be made raw or cooked (both discussed below), are flexible and easily…
Easy Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
This easy pumpkin spice oatmeal recipe is a fast and hearty breakfast that my kids ask for repeatedly during the fall and winter months. It is also an excellent…
Creepy Halloween Food: Rat Tails (Plus a Bit of Hocus Pocus)
I love all things Halloween, especially Creepy Halloween Food. Beet Rat Tails are one of my favorite wince inducing Halloween delicacies. This fun, simple, and grotesque Halloween treat is sure…
Beer Sauce Stir Fry
The beer sauce on this Stir Fry is incredibly versatile. Beer sauced broccoli is a favorite in our house; the sauce is a quick and easy vegan dinner idea that…
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer (Vegan)
This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I couldn’t be more excited to roll it out again this year having finally moved back to a…
Healthy Lunch Ideas: Waste Free Lunchbox (Mostly Vegan)
Coming up with healthy lunch ideas for school lunches can be challenging, and some people find the idea of the waste-free lunchbox downright daunting. Here are some ideas I have…
Urban Foraging and Wild Edibles: New Feature
A quick examination of an unused former flower bed at my mom’s house revealed a treasure trove of wild edibles – edible weeds, if you will. The rest of…