With back-to-school time upon us, now is the time to start thinking about healthy, delicious snacks to pack in lunches or to serve kiddos for breakfast or as an after-school snack. For our family, no snack is a greater crowd-pleaser than chewy granola bars. My son Jack and I recently did a bit of experimenting…
Snacks
Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake
In the culinary world, there are some flavors that simply belong together, and for me, cherry and almond are two of those. In this Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake, the fragrant sweetness of almond coupled with bright, tart cherry flavors results in a richly decadent treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. And…
Homemade Pimiento Cheese Recipe
During my pregnancy with my oldest (a boy), I craved only one thing consistently: mayonnaise. Odd? Yes! It still makes my stomach turn to this day thinking of all of the tubs of Duke’s I polished off during those 9 months.Fast forward to last week. I was suddenly hit with an intense craving for one thing:…
Easy Granola Bar Recipe
Super quick and easy, these easy homemade granola bars are a great way to incorporate some healthy fiber, nuts and dried fruit into your (or you little one’s!) diet. These make for a terrific after school snack or on-the-go breakfast!Easy Granola Bars(adapted from USA Weekend)2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup wheat germ1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2…