Food and Fun in Pensacola, Florida Over a Weekend

From raw honey to artisan bread to wholesale seafood, there’s a lot more to Pensacola than turquoise waters and miles of white sand. Here’s a look at what we found to love in The Emerald City, which is home to great food as well title-holder for being America’s oldest settlement. We made the plans to visit …

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Smooth and Creamy Soaked Vanilla Maple Almond Butter (Vegan)

Overhead view of a food process full of soaked vanilla maple almond butter on a dark wooden background.

Beyond the digestive benefits of this almond butter, it’s also delicious, as in, the most delicious almond butter you’ve ever had. Nutty and salty but also sweet, kissed by vanilla and maple syrup, it’s as good on raw celery as it is eaten on its own, by the spoonful. Get the recipe now.

Heart Beet Patties with Pecorino Garlic Butter and Beet Greens Pesto

Valentine's Day Heart Beet Patties with Pecorino Garlic Butter and Beet Greens Pesto dish on a white, porcelain plate on a linen napkin on a black background.

Want to use all of the vegetable, without any waste? Heart beet patties with pecorino garlic butter and beet greens pesto are the answer. Made with the roots, stems, and leaves, these baked vegetarian delights make a delicious appetizer or entree. And they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day! Get the recipe now.

Green Beans with Shallots, Garlic, Toasted Almonds, and Cranberries

Cranberries aren’t just for the holidays. These tasty berries are great throughout the winter. Try them in this super tasty Green Beans with Shallots, Garlic, Toasted Almonds, and Cranberries recipe. lA sweet, savory side dish with a kick of Thanksgiving nostalgia and a whole lot of flavor. Get the recipe now!

Healthy Balsamic Vegetable Soba Noodle Soup

Close up of a bowl of Healthy Balsamic Vegetable Soba Noodle Soup.

Are you looking for a healthy, warming soup for the chilly days of winter? Something to help you remove the carb binge you partook in during the holidays? Try this soba noodle balsamic dish made with bone broth, healthy veggies, and topped with mung beans. And it can be made gluten-free with the correct choice of ingredients. Get the recipe now!

Matcha Mint Tea Gelatin with Honey Vanilla Whipped Cream

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The clean, almost grassy flavor of green tea, combined that with light and refreshing fresh mint, and raw honey added for sweetener, the gelatin adds a brightness and the homemade whipped cream tops it all off. Made with natural gelatin, this recipe is a light, refreshing, and delicious way to both cleanse your palate and heal your gut. Get the recipe now!

Leafy Sprouts Salad with Sorghum Chili Vinaigrette

Leafy Sprouts Salad with Sorghum Chili Vinaigrette on a white ceramic plate. Oblique view.

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Healthy and Filling Chia Lemonade

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A healthier alternative to ordinary lemonade, this version incorporates chia seed which plump up and gel making a filling beverage that works well to crave off hunger and also aids in digestion. The maple syrup adds just a bit of sweetness without being overpowered or overly sugary. Get the details now!

Buckwheat Crepes with Honeyed Ricotta and Sautéed Apples

Close up of Buckwheat Crepes with Honeyed Ricotta and Sautéed Apples on a white, porcelain plate. Slightly oblique side profile view.

Thin, delicate, and sweet, and with the batter mixed in a blender, these crepes are super easy to put together. And served with honeyed ricotta and buttery, sautéed apples or pears, they taste like heaven in your mouth. You’ll never eat regular, lumpy pancakes again! Get the recipe now!

Winter Lettuce Salad with Roasted Peppers and Feta

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Looking for a winter lettuce salad recipe? Welcome! And if you’re finding this post not in winter, substitute in some summer greens and enjoy. Since we’ve last talked over here, as you might expect, Tim and I have been spending all our spare moments in the kitchen. This weekend, we’ve tested 12 recipes in two …

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