Honey Pumpkin Pie

In the interest of supporting the pumpkin pie for breakfast platform, I wanted to update my fullproof pie recipe with a no-refined sugar version. I’ve tried this without any sweetener at all, and really, that’s fine if you roast your pumpkins to golden and your palette doesn’t require a sweet taste. Top it with a…

Grape Jelly + My New Favorite Sandwich Loaf

I had so much fun making grape jelly last week. A coworker left a giant bowl of grapes from her garden in the staff room and, after all the teachers had munched their fill, I offered (eagerly!) to take the rest home. Sticking to my philosophy of only canning free fruit, I’ve never had any…

Blackberry Crisp (without sugar)

We will now take a break in the non stop pie action and bring you a healthier way to celebrate berry season. Adapted from Blissful Basil‘s book, which I just discovered at the library, this crisp uses maple syrup to sweeten the berries a bit. With a protein and fiber packed topping, I’m thinking it…

Salad Rolls

This non-recipe recipe is a summer mainstay for me. When greens are abundant and there are lots of good things coming out of the garden, salad rolls are especially fun to make. It’s a healthy option for lunch (and tastes extra refreshing when packed up and taken to a hot picnic.) I like to add…