RECIPE: Sweet Potato Pie Cups

My new fave dessert. The picture isn’t sexy, but these little dishes of delish will comfort you and make your house smell like heaven. This year I’m skipping the pumpkin and pecan pie and whipping up these healthy hybrids! INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 Wash 3 small sweet potatoes. Stab each 3-4 times with a fork. Place potatoes in the oven on a sheet of aluminum … Continue reading RECIPE: Sweet Potato Pie Cups

RECIPE: Delicata Squash

I have to admit, I didn’t even know what a delicata squash was a year ago.  The only squash I really knew was a gourd-shaped yellow squash. Thankfully I’ve now met spaghetti squash (LOVE but have never prepared myself), butternut (meh), acorn and these yummy ladies, The Delicata. They are easy to make, nutrient rich and super filling. A tip of the cap to Trader … Continue reading RECIPE: Delicata Squash

Slow down!

While discussing her trip to Bali and Hinduism (and how Hindus take time to pray 3 x day), my hair dresser and I joked about Americans never stop ‘doing’.  No one I know stops to pray 3 x day.  Even when I try to get a regular meditation practice going, I “meditate” while driving or fixing breakfast.  Which I’m pretty sure is NOT meditating! As … Continue reading Slow down!

RECIPE: Delicata Squash Salad

I’ve been wondering what to do with those gorgeous yellow and green-striped squash I’ve been seeing hanging around the supermarket. Per my usual, I’m either gonna grind it up (smoothie) or green it up (salad).  In this case, I chose to green it up! Not the most simple recipe ever, but if you cook and boil while you chop, it only takes a few more … Continue reading RECIPE: Delicata Squash Salad