I might never buy lox again. My world has been rocked by the simple act of curing my own salmon. I don’t know if I’ve ever been prouder of myself in the kitchen! Gravlax is a cured salmon dish that originated in Norway where they would bury fresh fish in the sand. The salt pulls…
Category: Snacks
Parmesan Kale Chips
Y’all should have seen the horrified look on my dad’s face when I told him I was serving kale at my Christmas party! Don’t be fooled: these may be on the healthy side of party appetizers, but they are addictive. There wasn’t a single kale chip left after A Mistletoe and Holly Affair! I don’t…
Watermelon Feta Skewer Appetizer
I can’t even believe I’m calling this a recipe. It’s so easy! I only used about one slice of watermelon and two slices of Feta for six skewers. You would need about two blocks of Feta cheese for a whole watermelon. Delicious served with sea salts for sprinkling! Photography by Katie Nixon Photography. Watermelon Feta Skewer Appetizers Watermelon,…
Tropical Strawberry Banana Smoothie
My mother is a saint for how many times she washed her blender for me growing up. I’m sure this is an exaggeration, but I feel like I easily had 3-4 smoothies a week during my childhood. It’s a great way to get kids to eat fruit and such a healthy practice that I still try to…
Blueberry Mint Smoothie
I might as well call this Gesundheit Smoothie. It’s that good for you! I’m suffering from allergies today and needed a pick-me-up to get through the afternoon. Blueberry Mint Smoothie 1 cup of ice 1 Meyer lemon 1 cup of milk (I like 1%) 1 cup of blueberries 1 tbsp of local honey (or more…
Blueberry Orange Smoothie
I’ve been on a smoothie kick lately. Smoothies are such an easy, fast way to have a nutritious breakfast. There are so many variations, but I want to give you a quick blog update today with one of my favorites: Blueberry Orange Smoothie 6-8 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice* General handful frozen blueberries** One banana…