Author: Talia

Thankful

Thankful

Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, the notion of being thankful is at the forefront of many people’s minds — along with Black Friday, Christmas lists, holiday parties, shopping, and lots & lots of food, of course. There’s a cheerfulness in the air that you’re hard 

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

No guys, I’m not done with pumpkin yet. Sorry I’m not sorry. See, the thing is that I’ve roasted like four sugar pumpkins in the past two weeks… and do you know how much pumpkin puree that is?! A lot. Enough that I’ve now made 

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

There was this one time back in college that my roommate, Casey, and I decided we wanted to roast our own pumpkin seeds. It was our junior year and, to be quite honest, I have no idea how we even got unroasted pumpkin seeds in 

What the Heck is a Sugar Pumpkin?

What the Heck is a Sugar Pumpkin?

I have a small confession to make. Sometimes I act like a tree-hugging, nature-loving, granola-munching hippie. [wait…. you guys aren’t surprised? that’s weird.] Organic, grass-fed and clean-eating are all words that I associate with in my everyday life. If I were to ever own a 

Cookbook Series | Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Cookbook Series | Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

It’s official: I am terrible at following directions, even when [uh, especially when] I’m the one making the rules. You see, I had this brilliant idea to start what I’m calling a ‘cookbook series’ on the blog. I have SO many cookbooks kicking around at 

Apple-Cheddar Quesadillas

Apple-Cheddar Quesadillas

Sometimes I’m really busy and don’t have time to cook a multi-course, nutritious dinner. And other times I’m just plain lazy, but still want something quick and tasty [and often meatless — sorry, Pete!]. Lately, I’ve been having a lot of those nights… ahh, the 

A Few Fall Favorites

A Few Fall Favorites

Everyone loves a good alliteration, right? All apples, all the time. Peeking through a pumpkin patch. Gosh, I’m good at this! …no? I’m not? You’re right, this is embarrassing. I’ll stop. Alright, moving on. This past weekend was chock-full of fun fall festivities [hahah seriously, 

A Trio of Pickles

A Trio of Pickles

Last week was 75 degrees and perfectly sunny; this week looks like more of the same. Autumnal Equinox  must be French for perfect weather (chilly mornings not withstanding). Autumn may have officially begun yesterday, but summer is still very much front-and-center in all of the