Whisking Up Joy Welcome to our cozy corner of the internet, where the aroma of freshly baked goods wafts through the air, and the clinking of measuring spoons harmonizes with the humming of the oven. If you're here, you likely share our passion for all things baking, and what better way to celebrate the home baker in your life than by showering them with the perfect gifts? In this blog post, we've curated a list of the top 10 gifts that will delight any home baker, turning their kitchen into ... continue reading...
10 Best Gifts for the Home Cook
Step into the heart of the home – the kitchen, where the art of cooking comes to life. If you have a culinary enthusiast in your life or if you're looking to elevate your own cooking experience, our carefully curated list of the top 10 gifts for the home cook is here to inspire and delight. From stylish kitchen accessories to timeless cookware, these gifts are sure to bring joy to any cooking aficionado. Check out this post for 10 best gifts for the home baker. The kitchen is a canvas, and ... continue reading...
Maple-Mayo Cranberry Chicken Salad
I use maple syrup in a lot of my recipes, including this healthy Maple-Mayo Cranberry Chicken Salad. It adds just a touch of sweetness to offset the tartness of the homemade plain yogurt used in the recipe. I love using fresh homemade yogurt to make this recipe a little lighter, healthier version of chicken salad, but you can definitely use any plain regular or Greek yogurt. My kids are not usually picky eaters, however, my daughter dispises canned chicken in her chicken salad. Not so ... continue reading...
Spinach Kale and Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
It's the beginning of summer here in Vermont, the few remaining geese are flying north, and the sun is staying up later. This means warmer days and the beginning of BBQ dinners with friends and family. Finally! Speaking of BBQ's, this spinach kale and beet salad with goat cheese will stand out in any BBQ spread. Goat cheese pairs well with beets - the slight sweetness of beets and tart creaminess of the goat cheese are a match made in heaven for the savory palate. I used herbed goat ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter & Honey Granola Bars
My kids are always in the cupboard looking for something to snack on. These peanut butter and honey granola bars make the perfect grab and go snack or a quick and healthy breakfast. The ingredients in this recipe are similar to my Homemade Vermont Maple Granola recipe, but with the yummy peanut butter flavor and chewy texture, you'd expect from a homemade granola bar. These granola bars are full of oats, peanut butter, and seeds, making them high in protein and whole grains, sure to ... continue reading...
Homemade Vermont Maple Granola
Homemade Vermont Maple Granola. The crunchy, sweet, yumminess that is too good to be healthy for you. Well, not in this case - okay, so maybe a little unhealthy - but this maple granola recipe uses an unrefined all-natural sweetener, pure Vermont maple syrup. This recipe is packed full of oats and healthy seeds, which will have you looking forward to starting your day each morning with a healthy breakfast. During college and my first career, I worked at The Wildflower Inn here in the ... continue reading...