Roasted Strawberry Pie Parfait
I love strawberry pie. Love it….like I could eat the entire thing myself. I have a great recipe for it but I rarely make it because….I’ll eat the entire thing myself. I try to only make it when I know we’re entertaining, this way I can’t eat the whole thing…I’m forced to share. This solves … Read more
Cinnamon Vanilla Hazelnut Butter
We are a peanut butter loving family here at The Soapbox. It’s healthy and delicious and you can put it on just about everything. I remember eating countless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches growing up and never grew tired of them. As a parent, they’re so simple to throw together for a quick lunch for … Read more
Whole Grain Pancakes
I love when the UPS man stops at my house…it’s like Christmas. Even when I know something is coming and I actually ordered it myself, it’s always exciting when I hear him stop out front and plop a package outside my door. What I don’t like is when the UPS or Fedex truck stops in front … Read more
Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Years ago, I had a curried wheat berry salad for lunch which I picked up at a grab and go kiosk in an airport. I don’t remember the airport or the kiosk, which is odd for me….I associate every place I’ve been with a food I’ve eaten there. I think it may have been Chicago but I, … Read more
Strawberry and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Pudding Pops
These are not Mr. Cosby’s pudding pops. Remember those? I used to sell them on the playground at recess in elementary school. I LOVED them! They were only a quarter and if you put your tongue on the side it would freeze to it. That’s probably why they were discontinued, ya think? A playground full … Read more
“Cream of” Asparagus Soup
Sometimes I think getting older stinks. Now, don’t get me wrong….I love my life, I’m happier than ever and, since my mid-30′s, I’ve never felt more comfortable with who I am. But then, you know….everything in life has to balance out. Lately I’ve noticed some signs of aging….puffy eyes, wrinkles, a little less than firm … Read more
Committed and a Ham Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday whether it was Passover, Easter or just a sunny Saturday. We celebrate Easter and I enjoyed spending the day with my very, large and loud family. We are all very opinionated people and it’s important that everyone in the room hear our opinions. There is a lot of talking over each … Read more
Lavender-Vanilla Ice Cream
Happy Spring, my friends! I’m relieved to see the winter gone and even though I woke up to a light blanket of snow this morning I know my daffodils will stop being shy…blooming very soon. I’m waiting. They already have buds so what’s the hold up? In the meantime, I made a very spring-y ice … Read more
Honey Wheat Hamburger Buns
I’m willing it to be summer. I’m so tired of the gray winter days we’ve been having, even the days with snow get washed out with a few hours of rain leaving everything a mushy, nasty mess. I love snow but I like to enjoy it for more than a minute. Spring is only a … Read more
Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you know I’m a little late to the game this winter with the slow cooker recipes. I just dusted off my 20-year-old Rival Crock Pot the other day…..less than two weeks before Spring. But who says you can only make slow cooked meals in the cooler months, … Read more
