Power Almond Truffles
My husband is completely obsessed with golf. There was a time not too long ago when he would go to the driving range or the golf course nearly every day. His golf addiction has never bothered me much...
View ArticleCopycat Recipe: My Favorite Restaurant Salad Recreated
I have so much respect for those who can go into a kitchen and just whip up something amazing without any help from a recipe. I’m convinced that some people possess an inherent ingenuity when it comes...
View ArticleWild Rice Almond Raisin Salad
Believe it or not, the idea for this rice salad was inspired by a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Yes, it’s July and I’m looking at and thinking about Thanksgiving recipes. I’m such a weirdo. I simply...
View ArticleOriental Salad with Sweet Soy Dressing
Because I finished my classes earlier than expected, I was able to join my husband on a quick trip to Houston over the past couple of days. We went to pick up my stepson from his grandparent’s house...
View ArticleEasy Oat Cookies (AKA Trail Mix Cookies)
Two of the things I quickly remembered when I returned to school: 1) breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, and 2) easy, healthy, and portable snacks are essential. Without a filling...
View ArticleSweet & Salty Trail Mix
Happy National Trail Mix Day! I realized recently that nearly every day is a different food holiday, and I couldn’t be more excited! To me, that’s just genius. I mean, who doesn’t want to celebrate...
View ArticleSpiced Almond Cranberry Bars with Vanilla Icing
Hey guys! I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! I also hope you’ll forgive me for taking a couple extra days away from the blog over the holiday weekend. I’ve worked in retail for so long that...
View ArticleChocolate Caramel Popcorn–A vegan and gluten-free treat!
It’s no secret to those who know me that I have an unhealthy relationship with popcorn–unhealthy in that I find myself giving in to popcorn cravings on a more-than-regular basis (think multiple times...
View ArticleHappy One-Year Blogiversary and Surprise Chocolate Cupcakes!!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today also happens to mark the one-year anniversary of Almonds & Avocados! If you don’t mind, I thought I’d get a little bit sentimental and sappy for a moment (I know, I...
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