August is tomato season here in my little corner of Northern California. When the tomatoes come on, they do so all at once and it forces me to find different uses and recipes to create so we can enjoy them for the short 6-8 week time they are available. Roasted Cherry Tomato Jam is a family favorite! My Tomato Jam is a wonderful accompaniment for many dishes. My favorite way to enjoy it is over fresh Burrata cheese with crackers as shown in the photo. If you’re not familiar with Burrata cheese, think soft, creamy, stringy cheese curd with a firm mozzarella shell. It’s like a mozzarella water balloon filled…
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Maple Pecan Scones
This post contains affiliate links where I earn a small commission if you purchase through my website. This income helps me provide great content so I appreciate your thoughtfulness and purchase. If you don’t know by now, I am all about anything semi-homemade. When I found Sticky Finger’s Bakeries Original Scone Mix, I knew it was heaven sent. Here’s a mix you literally just add water to and get a simple scone, perfect for any occasion. Add any ingredients you like and you’ll have a personal creation that makes you feel like a Master Baker. My Maple Pecan Scones have the warmth of cinnamon, the sweet of maple syrup, and…
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Pesto Aioli
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Pesto Aioli is a 5-ingredient appetizer that goes way back in my recipe archives and is resurrecting itself with a Whole30 spin! Not on Whole30? No problem, substitute products you know and love. I hope you enjoy this simple, yet impressive, Whole30 quick and easy 5 ingredient appetizer. I use large-sized shrimp labeled as 16-20. This label indicates there are 16-20 shrimp allocated per pound. If the shrimp do not already come cleaned, remove the shell leaving the tail on and clean the shrimp by deveining it. For a video on how best to do that, click here.…
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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Using all clean ingredients, this dairy-free, healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe has become a household favorite. This is nothing like the national favorite you’ll find at your local Starbucks which contains 380 calories, 14 grams of fat, 52 carbs, and 50 grams of sugar. My homemade version cuts those values down to 175 calories, 8 grams of fat, 5 carbs, and 2 grams of sugar. Being a clean and healthy recipe, this Pumpkin Spice Latte contains no dairy, no soy, and no gluten. Using 100% real pumpkin puree adds fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Also, should you choose to omit…
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Hey There! I’m Stacie…
Thanks for taking the time to visit! I am the wife to Kevin (second marriage) and mom to 3 wonderful young men and a lab named Gracie. Who would I be not to mention I’m a daughter to two loving and supportive parents? As a foodie who loves to cook for my family and friends, I’m a mid life work in progress. Trying my best to create (mostly) healthy habits to live by. Real Estate is my profession but my spare time is spent travelling wherever I can as often as life allows. I am proud to be a born and raised San Francisco Bay Area gal. My focus is…
