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Made in NC: Roots Hummus

*Although I did receive a hummus goody bag from Roots, this is not a sponsored post and all of the opinions here are my own. I’m starting a new little series today called “Made in NC” to highlight various products (food and beyond) that are awesome, unique and made in this great state. You know that […]

4 Salads to Try

I don’t know about you, but I spent the past long weekend pigging out on amazing food (from sandwiches to tapas and beers to hot cocoa). My husband and I were celebrating our 2nd anniversary in one of my favorite places, Asheville, NC. I am in love with this cute mountain town, and it’s so […]

Simple Saturday: Za’atar Dip

Have you ever gone into a store or restaurant and just felt you belonged there? You enjoy the new sights, smells and offerings that fill the shelves or menu and it beckons you to enjoy things you’ve had in the past and things you want to try. I definitely felt this way when I went […]

Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake

Last year for Easter Sunday I invited some sweet international friends (and their three kids) over for quiche, roasted potatoes and carrots, and coconut macaroons after our church service. Five years ago, I made quiche and roasted asparagus (and bought a carrot cake from the grocery store) for some of my best girlfriends while studying […]

Vegan Coconut Macaroon Ice Cream

I’ve been seeing so many recipe for dairy-less (aka vegan) ice cream around the internet these days. And they look seriously delicious. Whether you’re using a frozen banana, soaked cashews or coconut milk (like in this recipe), these ice creams are just about as creamy, cool and tasty as their moo-filled counterparts. I’m not giving […]