The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide

November 28, 2014 by Margaret Anne 5 Comments

The holiday season is my favorite time of the year! There’s so much good food, so much time spent with family, and, of course, there’s so many gifts to give. So today I decided to switch things up and share a list of gift ideas for the all the foodies out there. Foodies are pretty easy to buy for, considering we would love to own just about everything in the Kitchen & Dining department of Amazon.

Most of the items on this list cost less than $100, so you can give a gift that you know they’ll love AND that’s affordable.

One of the best gifts for a foodie is a thoughtfully curated gift basket. Whether you’re looking to impress a home chef, a coffee lover, or someone with a sweet tooth, a gift basket is a versatile option that allows you to combine a variety of treats in one beautifully packaged bundle. From artisanal cheeses and gourmet snacks to specialty spices and handcrafted chocolates, the possibilities are endless. Plus, with Gift Basket Delivery services, you can easily send these delicious surprises straight to their doorstep, making it a convenient option for long-distance loved ones or last-minute shoppers.

If you’re not sure what to include, consider tailoring the basket to their specific tastes. For instance, a pasta lover would appreciate high-quality olive oil, artisanal pasta, and a gourmet sauce. A tea enthusiast would swoon over a selection of loose-leaf teas, a cute infuser, and some tasty biscuits to pair with their brew. The best part? You can find pre-made gift baskets online, or you can assemble one yourself for a more personal touch. Either way, it’s a gift that’s sure to leave them smiling (and snacking) all season long.

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Whole Wheat Carrot Muffins

November 26, 2014 by Margaret Anne 27 Comments

Hearty and moist, these whole wheat carrot muffins make for the perfect breakfast. They’re naturally sweetened and super easy to make!

When I don’t know what to make for breakfast, I usually make one of two things.

Oatmeal or muffins. As you can imagine, I tend to opt for the latter. You can’t beat the simplicity of oatmeal (or how cheap it is), but you can’t beat the flavor, convenience, and heartiness of muffins.

I’m not gonna lie. I used to think that people only made muffins with whole wheat flour if they wanted to play hockey with ’em. Obviously, now that I primarily use whole wheat flour for baking and cooking, my views have changed. Because I know how moist, hearty, and filling a muffin made with whole wheat flour can be.

Case in point: these carrot muffins.

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Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad

November 20, 2014 by Margaret Anne 18 Comments

Time to give your salad a makeover. This roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad is bursting with fall flavor and some much-needed nutrition.

I’m a salad lover.

But it hasn’t always been that way. I used to turn my nose up at the word salad and would’ve skipped a meal before eating one. Now I eat salads regularly and look forward to trying new flavor combos. Like sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula (which is extremely delicious).

When we harvested a bunch of sweet potatoes the other day, I’ll be honest—I was super excited. I mean, who doesn’t love sweet potato pie, sweet potato fries, and every other way to prepare sweet potatoes?

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Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

November 17, 2014 by Margaret Anne 20 Comments

These fluffy whole wheat pumpkin pancakes are light and full of delicious autumn spices. Packed with some seriously healthy ingredients, these pancakes are THE BEST!

So I have this thing about pancakes.

When I was younger, most Saturdays we would make enough pancakes to feed like 25 people. When in reality, only 6 or 7 people were going to be eating them. Uh-huh.

So we ate, and we ate, (and we ate), until all the pancakes were gone. All 56 of ’em. So now, eight years later, I cannot stand to eat more than three pancakes. And not just any pancakes. They’ve gotta be light, fluffy, and made with real ingredients. No more of that boxed mix where you only have to add water.

Cause I don’t roll like that.

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