Make potpourri at home with this easy tutorial and have your whole house smell like Christmas! Simmer on the stove, or use your crockpot, for this lovely scent that’s cheaper than Williams Sonoma and adaptable to what you have on hand. I love the way the holidays smell. With Homemade Pumpkin Bread and Cranberry Orange Scones baking, and hints of Cinnamon Granola in the air…there’s something about all ... Continue Reading
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
Easy pumpkin chili made with ground beef in the slow cooker. Paleo-approved and can be modified to be vegetarian. You can even add black beans for extra protein! Get the delicious pumpkin flavor from canned pumpkin or make your own homemade pumpkin puree! Pairs wonderfully with skillet cornbread. Two weeks ago I woke up with a hankering for pumpkin – BAD! The #pumpkineverything season is upon us, and I’m ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Pie Hummus
Pumpkin Pie Hummus is my FAVORITE dessert hummus recipe so far. It's perfectly sweet, whips up in a blender, and tastes just like pie - minus the crust! Serve alongside my delicious Snickerdoodle Hummus recipe! My favorite part of Thanksgiving is dessert. More specifically, pumpkin pie. Forget the turkey or the stuffing or the green bean casserole (although those ARE good). If I could somehow ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Cookies with Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
Easy recipe for soft & chewy pumpkin cookies made with healthy ingredients, like fresh pumpkin puree! Iced with naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting. You can even add chocolate chips! I may even admit they are better than pumpkin swirl black bean brownies! Do you ever feel like you need a classic go-to recipe for fall? Something that tastes like fall, smells like fall (like stove-top potpourri), ... Continue Reading
How to Make Elderberry Gummies
Learn how to make elderberry gummies in bulk for toddlers, kids, and adults alike. These delicious gummies are loaded with vitamins. It’s SO easy and costs 90% less than Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or Kroger! It feels like eons ago when I made my first batch of elderberry syrup.I made it, LOVED it, and loved how it provides immune support for my family, especially in the winter months. Black elderberries are ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
This tasty homemade pumpkin spice creamer that’s healthy and made with real pumpkin and no refined sugar. Made with homemade pumpkin pie spice, and much healthier than the powder! You don’t have to wonder when pumpkin creamer comes out on the shelves, you can enjoy this all year long! It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of everything pumpkin flavored. When fall comes around, pumpkin bread, pumpkin donuts, and ... Continue Reading
10 Minute Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider
This homemade pumpkin spice apple cider recipe uses canned or homemade pumpkin puree, apple cider, and fall spices (like pumpkin pie spice) to make a delicious drink in just 10 minutes! Pop quiz - Name the two most popular ingredients for fall recipes. So easy, right? Pumpkin (duh) and apple. I usually go for the pumpkin flavors as soon as the cooler fall weather hits. But until then, apple is the go-to ... Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Donuts
Amazing pumpkin donuts made with maple syrup and honey, no processed sugar. They're light and fluffy and ready in 20 minutes - the perfect weekend treat! Pair with a hot cup of coffee and pumpkin spice creamer and you're set to go! Can we talk about donuts for a second? I love donuts. I love the taste, how they melt in your mouth and I love that no matter what mood you may be in, there's always a donut to ... Continue Reading
How to Dehydrate Cranberries
My love for cranberries extends far beyond the sauce (or chutney or jello mold, depending on where you're from) you typically find on Thanksgiving tables. I love them in scones, in salads and homemade trail mix. I love them in granola bars, in biscotti and even in potpourri! I've been known to buy a bag or two when Costco has dried cranberries on sale, but I really go crazy in November because it's the ... Continue Reading