Tag: Almond
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Clementine & Almond Corn Muffins
As soon as winter hits, I can’t get enough of clementines. I only discovered them a year ago and was immediately obsessed. Tart and sweet, they have such a beautiful taste and smell. I thought they could really take something as simple as a corn muffin to the next level. Ground almonds and black pepper give…
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Zucchini, Garbanzo and Lemon Couscous
When I started to make dinner last week, I discovered the main course hadn’t thawed, and we were out of boxed mac and cheese, our go-to last-minute dinner. So, I was left to root around our kitchen cabinets. Thank God I had cleaned them out the day before, or I would be writing this from…
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DIY: Almond & Orange Scrub
A year ago, I did a post on DIY Beauty. For a while, I’ve been wanting to try some of the other recipes I found while researching, and finally landed on this almond orange scrub via Pink of Perfection. I had all of the ingredients on hand, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It was a…
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At the Market: Zucchini with Almonds & Parmesan
Zucchini is one my favorite summer vegetables. At our house, we eat it at least once a week in warmer months. Typically, I use this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, which is easy and delicious. Although it’s always a hit, I wanted to switch it up a bit. Using some of the same ingredients, zucchini, parmesan and almonds,…
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Patriotic Pancakes
Last month, I went with friends to see Burn the Floor at the Kauffman Center. Before the matinée, we met for brunch at Bluebird Bistro. I had the pleasure of trying their strawberry pancakes with granola and sage. I liked the unexpected crunch of the granola and thought I could do my own twist using my…