Apples and pears in the right flavors and size for kids
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Crisp Apples Ranked: What Are The Crunchiest Apples?
Crisp Apples Ranked: Crunchiest to Least Crunchy An apple’s crunchiness is like a flower’s smell — it’s the first impression we get before we pick it out from others depending on whether we enjoyed it or not. There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into an apple that fractures perfectly on the first bite. It’s like […]
Whether you’ve seen the viral videos on social media or not, you’re going to want to try this Baked Oats with Cosmic Crisp® apple recipe. Oatmeal meets pancake in this delicious, filling square that you can bake for make-ahead breakfasts all week long or if you’re serving a group. Perfect served hot, room temperature, or […]
‘Tis the season for all the sweet treats and cookies! So.many.cookies. Of course, I had to jump on the cookie polar express (love that movie!) and take a favorite classic and modify it just a tad to make it fit into that healthy cookie category. Say hello to a very special cookie, a first for […]
Hello readers! My name is Elizabeth, and I love turning my favorite fruits into delicious snacks, but am also all about simplicity! I graduated from Eastern Washington University with a journalism degree and have always had a passion for writing and storytelling. I am excited to be pairing my love for journaling with health and […]
Originally published in February 2020; updated November 2021. If you’ve been interested in making kombucha and don’t know where to begin, this guide will teach you everything you need to know about making the bubbly beverage at home. I’ve shared a recipe for my favorite apple cinnamon spiced kombucha using sweet Stemilt Honeycrisp apples for […]
Potato Pancakes & Homemade Apple Sauce It’s that time of year again, where potato pancakes have a shining moment in the spotlight, thanks to the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Also known as latkes, potato pancakes have a rather fascinating history and I love foods that last thousands of years to celebrate cultural beliefs and values. […]
Originally published in January 2020; updated October 2021 Honestly, I haven’t been into cocktails lately. I’m more into drinks I can sip on without having to worry about my blood alcohol level and whether or not I’m going to need a nap later because I decided to go back for seconds. I like drinks that taste […]
Originally published in September 2018; updated October 2021. Nothing says fall like the smell of apples baking in the oven, right? Fall is my favorite season for obvious reasons – the changing of the colors, the cool, crisp air, and of course, apple harvest and the recipes that go with it (like this Traditional German […]