18 Hour Kitchen

Ahh... the flavors of winter. Tart, warming, citrus... I created this smoothie recipe to embody all of these  wonderful flavor sensation...

I call this recipe a dessert smoothie because that's exactly what it tastes like to me... dessert.  Though not overly sweet, it has t...

Busy mom, busy young kids, busy days mean I need quick, easy, nutritious meal plans in my back pocket, oh, just about... everyday. I'...

My kids have been begging me for mini muffins lately. So this past weekend, I went out and bought a mini muffin pan, knowing full well ...

We've been in GAPS mode for a few weeks now, after having completed the GAPS intro diet for 7 days. I'm loving this diet! It'...

I have young ones, and don't all young ones love cupcakes? Well, mine do at least. They've been asking me to make cupcakes for a w...

If you're wondering what to do with all those tomatoes that are rapidly coming into season, this recipe is for you. I am thrilled at ...

I am on zucchini overload right now, as it is just flowing in from my CSA like the land of milk and honey. I love the stuff; I've bee...

It's been hot, hot, hot here. So we've needed lots of foods that cool our bodies. My Vitamix has been getting a ton of use these ...

I'm super excited to be back blogging again. I have been out of blogging commission lately. We've had some ups and downs with our...

I've been making this hot cocoa all winter long; it's such a delicious and satisfying, sugar free treat to warm those bones when ...

I've been rather uninspired in the cooking department lately. I literally sat outside for 25 minutes today thinking of what to make fo...

I love a good stew. And I love Indian spices. The pairing of these two loves made dinner tonight: a hearty, healthy, spicy, rustic stew pe...

I've been craving protein a lot lately. I think this is common with pregnancy, as I'm also told that protein is super important d...

My inspiration for this recipe comes yet again from Elana . Gosh, I love her. Her recipes are so simple and always delicious. Since the...

Tomatoes are here! My dad has been bringing home tomatoes from my grandma's backyard tomato plants, which have been growing spectacula...

Doesn't this dish just look happy? Like a quinoa confetti of sorts. It's such a great dish to serve in the summer because it tastes ...

I have really been on a coleslaw kick these days. I know it's the weather. Coleslaw screams summer to me, and we've been having war...

I have been in love with Larabars every since my raw food days. Simple ingredients, sweet- yes (thanks to the dates), but packed with protei...

I don't know what gave me the hankering for stuffed peppers, but I got one yesterday. I have never actually made stuffed peppers myself...