I’m a bit behind with my blogging, so this is one of the recipes from December’s Carroll Cafe. These bars turned out great and will definitely be a new favorite after Thanksgiving. This is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce, but these are so delicious they’re definitely worth making a new batchRead more
I made these muffins for breakfast on Thanksgiving, and my family devoured the first batch so quickly that I made a second batch. These are tender and toothsome. The cranberries are bright, tart bursts surrounded by just sweet enough crumb. The oats and walnuts keep them chewy and filling. I used chopped black walnuts thatRead more
I never ate cranberry sauce growing up. At our house we have both the whole berry kind, as well as the jelly kind that is served still shaped like the can it comes out of. So it always seemed kind of weird to add something sweet to something savory like turkey. But last year IRead more
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week?! I’m not sure how it snuck up on me, but I’m in shock that it’s approaching so quickly! I made this salad for Carroll Cafe, but it would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving spread. It’d also be great to make with leftover roasted vegetables. ThisRead more
This cake was gorgeous. It just might be the perfect treat for Christmas morning. The cranberries are bright bursts of tart juice, the batter is full of sweet orange flavor, and the cake is light and fluffy. With the cranberries, this isn’t a very sweet cake, so it’s great for brunch or tea. This isRead more
This semester I’ve been taking an online nutrition class. It’s been really fun and interesting. Our last project of the semester was to try 5 new, whole foods, meaning foods that haven’t been overly processed. As a child who grew up with a strict one-bite rule, I’m a big fan of trying new things andRead more
This was a fantastic cake. It was the first thing to sell out at Carroll Cafe on Friday, and I have to say that it is a great recipe. The orange zest adds a fresh note that pairs wonderfully with the cranberries, the pumpkin keeps the cake moist and tender. The fresh cranberries are tartRead more
Is it possible that it’s November?!? Where does the time go! I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. If you didn’t get enough sweets already, here’s a wonderful fall cookie to try to remind you of the season…because clearly if I eat enough of these it’ll be easier to remember it’s already November….right? TheseRead more
Coming up with vegan desserts is a bit challenging. I really want to stick with ingredients that people might have on hand, so the idea of doing some fruit cobblers/crumbles seemed like a good place to start. When I saw this combination of pears and cranberries I was definitely intrigued. I could totally see howRead more
My mom was gifted this relish about a year ago from her friend. I tried it and instantly became obsessed. This was surprising since I think it was only 3 years ago that I even started to eat cranberry sauce at thanksgiving, and now I’m constantly trying to come up with new combinations for thisRead more