How to Feel Happier in Life

Whether you just feel stuck in an uninspiring rut, or you are struggling with depression, this article will give you 10 simple, practical ways to feel happier and more satisfied in life. Isn’t it kind of crazy that people ask Google “how to be happy”? It’s sad, actually, that so many people aren’t happy in […]
Salted Maple Crunch Granola

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This salted maple crunch granola is coated in a caramelized maple, olive oil, brown sugar mixture and roasted to a toasty, crunchy perfection. This recipe is heavily inspired by a granola recipe from the New York Times called “Madison Park Granola”. However, I have come […]
High Calorie Smoothie – Meal Replacement Shake for Weight Gain

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Easy to digest and low volume, this healthy high-calorie weight gain smoothie packs in 700 calories and 40 grams of protein. I make mine dairy free (because that’s what I need), but you can easily incorporate dairy into the smoothie if that’s what you prefer. […]
Roasted Grape Tomatoes – A Simple and Delicious Side Dish!

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Bursting with flavor and color, these roasted grape tomatoes are a delicious addition to pastas, flatbreads, paninis, eggs, and more. A simple and delicious tomato side dish that elevates just about any recipe! Roasted Grape Tomatoes are one of those side dishes that’s so easy […]
Pepparkakor – Swedish Ginger Cookies

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. These Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor) are soft and lightly sweet with subtle notes of warming ginger and cinnamon. The perfect pairing with a cup of coffee or glass of milk after dinner 🙂 One of my earliest memories from my childhood is of 5-year-old me […]
Norwegian Krumkaker – Norwegian Christmas Cookie

(*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.) Krumkaker is a thin, cone-shaped Norwegian cookie that is baked on an ornate iron and wrapped around a wooden cone to cool. Enjoy this cardamom-spiced waffle cone cookie by itself, or fill it with whipped cream and berries for a light dessert. Growing up, Christmas […]
12 Low-Cost/No-Cost Christmas Gift Ideas for 2024

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. 12 Christmas gift ideas for 2024 (when prices are crazy) that are affordable, practical, and meaningful! With the way prices have been in the US this year, it is completely understandable to feel nervous about the expense of Christmas gifts in 2024. Now, if you’re […]
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Broth Based)- Instant Pot Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A seriously easy, bone broth-based chicken broccoli rice casserole that takes 12 minutes in the Instant Pot and is made with 4 clean ingredients + seasonings! Easy, delicious, and satisfying! There’s something so yummy and soothing about savory rice dishes. Like creamy chicken and rice […]
Whipped Honey Butter – Easy to Make at Home!

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.* Whipped Honey Butter is one of those foods that feels like such a special treat especially when served with fluffy rolls, flaky biscuits, or those mini brown bread loaves at a restaurant. Try adding cinnamon for Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter. It’s also one of those […]
Simple Norwegian Brown Bread Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A simple, delicious Norwegian brown bread that is perfect for toast, sandwiches, and slathering with Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter! You can either make it into 2 large sandwich bread loaves or into 4 smaller loaves (kinda like what you would receive for an appetizer at […]