Black Bean Power Salad

In two short weeks both of my kids will fly the coop and nestle themselves in the backwoods of Main for 7 weeks of sleepaway camp. Lucky for me, I still do love my husband and I still cherish our time together.  I'm looking to these next few weeks as an opportunity to share quality time and experiences and conversation that are otherwise robbed from us when we're in the throws of parenthood.  Additionally, I'm looking forward to  some no bake recipes, and others that I know for certain, one or both of my kids might not eat. For a simple … [Read more...]

Father’s Day : No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie

  It’s hard to stomach using the oven when the outside temperatures are starting to rise. That’s why any recipe that contains the words “No Bake” in the title should be your go to dessert, especially if you're hosting a party.  After much success with my No Bake Chocolate Pie, I’ve now come to learn that No Bake is synonymous with No Hassles too! It’s important to take advantage of cherries since they have a very short growing season–summer is their peak.  With so many bountiful farm stands in my neighborhood, it isn't hard to pick a … [Read more...]