Nut and Seed Biscotti

 

Giving food away to people is a favourite activity of mine.  If you know me personally, you have likely received some unsolicited jam, cookies or pies in our time together.  Once I've established you like to receive food, I'm even more likely to bring you something tasty.  The first time I show up with an edible gift is always a little awkward for me.  Reactions range from elation to surprise to panic (oh no!  you made me food, now I have to make you food).  Hockey teams, neighbours, friends and family - they all know sharing food is a habit I just can't break.

Sweet Potato "Crostini" topped with Black Beans

What do you take as an appetizer to a party the first week of January?  No one wants your cheese topped crostini or decadent brownies.  NO, they want tasty food without a lot of calories. Suddenly everyone is watching what they eat, when just a week ago, the thought didn't even cross their mind.

Banana Muffins sweetened with Dates

The kids are heading back to school on Monday.  What a wonderful break they have had; skating on our backyard rink, visiting friends and family, sleeping in and playing board games.  Although I have not enjoyed all the time off with them, I have certainly enjoyed the break from packing lunches.

Fennel & Celeriac Salad with Hazelnuts

We're deep in healthy eating here at Kale Eats.  Recovering from a season of decadence, this is the food our bodies are craving.  I love a good crunchy raw salad and fennel and celeriac meet that need.  I've included a photo of the two vegetables below, so if you're not sure what they look like prior to chopping~ now you do!  Put them in your grocery cart some time soon.

The Best of 2012

2012 has been a wild ride here at the Kale Eats household.  I can hardly wait to see what 2013 will bring!  Both our kids have travelling plans this summer and we are excited to see what other opportunities may present itself.  One last look back at 2012 with the top ten posts on this site.  Some surprises along the way, but interesting to see what all of you like to see here on the site.  The one that didn't make the list is my Sweet Potato Muffins.  The online world may not have loved these, but I can tell you it's the one recipe I know my friends make the most.  It is often a snack served at work during coffee break and I never bake them myself.  The recipe is at the bottom.

Butternut Squash Tahini Spread

Are you ringing in the New Year with a bang?  I never would have predicted that becoming a parent would have any impact on end of year celebrations. Kids love any reason to celebrate.  With hats, horns and worldwide attention, what kid wouldn't want to be part of that.  Our kids are no exception and New Years Eve is one of their favourite nights of the year.  When they were younger we would celebrate well before the actual stroke of midnight, but as long as it included a countdown and kisses, they were happy.

Winter Vegetable Lentil Salad with Lemon Parsley Yogurt Dressing

I can't believe 2012 is coming to an end already.  Honestly, the older I get the faster time goes by.  New Years Resolutions have never really been my thing, but I do enjoy the rest of the world taking them on.  Surrounded by so many people suddenly interested in healthier eating is a dream come true every January. It's the one month a year that loving veggies and grains seems to be the norm.  I can't wait to see what the blogosphere will drum up in the weeks to come to meet our healthy eating resolutions.