I adore oats. I love adding them to every cookie recipe I try. I love adding them to meatloaf in place of breadcrumbs. But I don’t love goopy, gloppy, breakfast oatmeal. Not one bit. As you know, my Spring resolution is to cook and serve more real foods, and so when I saw this delicious-looking […]
As I’ve mentioned before, spring is my favorite time for making resolutions. Everything is new in spring! While we’re celebrating the Easter story and it’s significance in making changes and moving forward in our lives, it just feels like the right time to take a good look at life and make a few course corrections. […]
Cilantro and lime really give this simple taco salad a delightful burst of southwestern flavor. I invented this recipe for a Christmas party at work. It needed to be a healthy alternative to the heavy holiday foods that would be served, as well as gluten free for a coworker who might otherwise have very little […]
It was my sister who first introduced me to freshly ground peanut butter many years ago. I loved the fresh flavor and the texture, but I didn’t love using the grinding machine at the supermarket. I ended up just buying whatever was on sale, trying really hard not to glance the list of ingredients so […]
Looking for a delightful addition to summer picnics and barbecues? This variation on an old family favorite is both pretty and delicious. Light and refreshing as a side dish, Red, White & Blue Berry Cups are sweet enough to serve for dessert, too! I used a dozen (12) half-pint canning jars for individual servings. And yes, […]
I’m beginning the week with one of my favorite summer family traditions, an edible centerpiece planter for the patio table. It’s easy and inexpensive, and lasts through all of your summer barbecues and picnics, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Our first edible centerpiece planter was created as a fun way to teach our children about […]
This week I’m continuing my celebration of spring with one of my very favorite spring vegetables, Asparagus. My husband came up with the name for this post when he saw me taking pictures of my plate of asparagus and asked if the photos were for my blog. There you are, Amore Mio! Your adoration for […]
I love cooking with oats, but am not overly fond of oatmeal. I find the texture a little unappealing. When I needed a quick and simple breakfast that was also healthy and filling, I knew I wanted to incorporate oats, but in a little different way. After a little experimenting I came up with this […]
I love St. Patrick’s Day, but that isn’t what made me want to try this dish. I recently read a book in which Irish immigrants raved about their colcannon. I’m a book nerd so I had to try it. The timing was simply a happy accident. In researching this simple Irish recipe I found that […]
A few years ago I stumbled across a pin on Pinterest that seemed just too good to be true. I read Paula Rhodes’ suggestions at salad-in-a-jar.com, and though I was skeptical, I had to give it a try. We are, after all, avid salad-eaters in our family, and I absolutely hated throwing out lettuce that […]
Hi! I’m Barbara Anne Williams, a designer and illustrator living in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the scent of old books, and the kindness of everyday heroes.
