How to Make your Own Pumpkin Puree

Published on October 19, 2015October 7, 2018 by Kariane

It’s fall, and delicious looking pumpkin recipes are popping up everywhere. They’ll soon be appearing here too. We all love pumpkin.

Most of these recipes call for canned pumpkin puree. Did you know that while a can is convenient, preparing your own pumpkin puree is actually quite simple? Not only is it easy to do, it tastes amazing – there’s none of that canned taste (which I don’t know if I could adequately describe, but is a common underlying taste that I can pick out from anything that comes out of a can).… Continue reading

Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

Published on October 18, 2015October 7, 2018 by Kariane

We had a warm afternoon, and my boys asked if we could make ice cream, since we haven’t made any in a couple of weeks now. Of course, I said yes.

We were at the bottom of our jar of milk, which – because it is raw and non-homogenized – is the leanest part (even though I shake it each time before pouring). … Continue reading

Macadamia Nut and Blueberry Trail Mix

Published on October 16, 2015October 7, 2018 by Kariane

We eat a lot of trail mix in our house. The simple combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit is easy to grab when we need a quick snack, and is perfect to bring as a snack when we’re on the go. We simply grab the jar out of our refrigerator, toss it into the backpack, and we’re off.

Our latest favorite trail mix blend is super simple, but wonderfully delicious (and addictive!).… Continue reading

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (works for other squashes too)

Published on October 11, 2015October 7, 2018 by Kariane

Whenever I cut open a fresh winter squash (pumpkin, butternut, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and so on), the first thing I do is scoop out all of the seeds.

Did you know that with just a little bit of extra effort, you can roast those seeds and make a delicious, nutritious snack? Next time, instead of scooping those seeds into your compost or garbage, scoop them onto a baking sheet instead.… Continue reading

Grain-Free, Nut-Free Spiced Plum Cake

Published on October 7, 2015October 6, 2018 by Kariane

We have bag of plums, which were available unusually late in the season at our local farmer’s market last week. While we enjoyed many of them straight out of the bag (see HERE), I decided to make something special with the rest.

I came across this recipe for a Spiced Plum Cake at Gutsy By Nature months ago, and haven’t yet taken the time to make it.… Continue reading

Pureed Parsnips

Published on October 4, 2015November 15, 2021 by Kariane

A dear friend of mine headed out of town this week. While I always miss her when I don’t get to see her, she passed along her weekly CSA allotment before she left. In it was a lovely assortment of local, organic, seasonal produce, including beets, lots of greens, eggplants, and a bunch of parsnips.

Parsnips are an often overlooked root vegetable.… Continue reading

Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Pudding Pops

Published on October 2, 2015October 6, 2018 by Kariane

Even though fall temperatures are moving in (especially in the mornings), we still generally have warm afternoons here in the Rockies. And my boys are still going through a ton of ice pops.

The other day I decided to make a batch of ice pops that I would really enjoy. My favorite ice pops are those that are rich and chocolaty, so that’s what I made.… Continue reading

Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Mint Pudding

Published on September 30, 2015October 6, 2018 by Kariane

I love the combination of chocolate and mint. It’s got all of the delicious decadence of chocolate along with the refreshing hint of mint. Together they are amazing.

So when we were looking for a healthy, sweet treat, I decided to adapt my Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Avocado Pudding (recipe HERE) to be a Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Mint Pudding instead.

The result was delicious.… Continue reading

Grain-Free, Nut-Free Fall Spice Muffins

Published on September 24, 2015October 5, 2018 by Kariane

We’re taking a road trip to Yellowstone National Park, and my 6-year-old suggested we bring muffins to eat along the way (along with lots of other snacks and food, of course). Since it’s definitely starting to feel like fall, I decided to experiment with a Fall Spice Muffin.

I based these muffins on the recipe for Grain-Free Coconut Muffins (recipe HERE) that I frequently make.… Continue reading

Paleo S’mores

Published on September 23, 2015October 5, 2018 by Kariane

If you’ve been reading my blog this past week, then this post probably comes as no surprise.

After reading over and over about “Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge Delight” (in Rattletrap Car), my 6-year-old became very excited about the idea of marshmallows and my description of S’mores. As a result, we decided to make S’mores as a special treat for our End of Summer Celebration.… Continue reading

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