Month: October 2014

October 7, 2014

Review: Brieftons Spiral Slicer

I’ve been fascinated by spiral slicers since I first saw one, but I had never used one until recently. The Brieftons Spiral Slicer is a hand-held unit that has two different julienne sizes – one on each end. The unit also comes with a finger tip guard that grips the vegetables. A small brush helps clean out the hard to clean places in the spiral slicer. I love the idea of easily being able to make delicious veggie noodles. As soon as it arrived, I jumped into trying it out with zucchini and carrots from our CSA box. The Brieftons…

Review: The Kitchen EcoSystem by Eugenia Bone

October 6, 2014

Heather L

Review: The Kitchen EcoSystem by Eugenia Bone

Posted in Reviews

Special thanks to Blogging for Books for providing a review copy of this book. Book Description: The Kitchen Ecosystem will change how we think about food and cooking. Designed to to create and use ingredients that maximize flavor, these 400 recipes are derived from 40 common ingredients–from asparagus to fish to zucchini–used at each stage of its “life cycle”: fresh, preserved, and in a main dish. About the Author: EUGENIA BONE is the author of At Mesa’s Edge and Italian Family Dining. Her work has appeared in Saveur, Food and Wine, Gourmet, the New York Times, and many other publications. Book…

Wordless Wednesday: Munchkin’s 2nd Book

October 1, 2014

Heather L

Wordless Wednesday: Munchkin’s 2nd Book

Posted in Family, and Photography

10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Heather L

Hiking with dogs can be a fun experience for both you and your dog if you take the time to properly prepare for your outdoor adventure. A little preparation goes a long way in helping create fun memories. These 10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs will help you be better prepared for your next hiking trip. Read more

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites

Heather L

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites give you a boost of protein in a small bite-sized treat that is perfect for hiking, backpacking, and climbing trips. These energy bites are a great kid-friendly recipe as they're easy and fun to make. Read more

52 Hike Challenge 2017

Heather L

At the beginning of the year, I signed myself up for the 52 Hike Challenge. The challenge involves taking 52 hikes in the year. While the idea is to take one hike per week, you can do the challenge in whatever way works for you. Basically, it’s a little extra motivation to get outdoors and enjoy nature through hiking. Read more