Author: Maxine

  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Making these cookies reminded me of my times in Hawaii and eating macadamia nuts. I enjoy the taste of these nuts in many different recipes…cookies, sushi, on tilapia, chicken…variety of  food! It adds such a  nice crunch and nuttty taste to these foods. This is a super simple recipe to make! If you have all…

  • Zucchini and Carrot Muffins

    Zucchini and Carrot Muffins

    I’M BACK! 🙂 I had a nice long week off last week reflecting on life and taking time out to spend quality time with my family. It was wonderful. I made some yummy zucchini and carrot muffins with a friend last week. These little muffins are great snacks for the kids. Sweet, moist, and bite-size.…

  • Basic Basil Pesto

    Basic Basil Pesto

    I never really grew up with pesto, but when I first had it in my post-college days, it was love at first taste! =D I loved the taste of it in pasta. Recently, I made a super basic pesto from my friend’s fresh organic garden. She even had purple basil, so we used that too.…

  • Simple Crockpot Beef Stew

    Simple Crockpot Beef Stew

    There’s nothing quite like coming home after a long day and being met by a hot dinner, ready to eat. Many times during my week, I really don’t feel like cooking, but it’s also too hard to go out to eat with an infant right now. So, I whip out the amazing crockpot, my go-to for quick…

  • Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles

    Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles

    Got leftover watermelon?? Here’s a great popsicle recipe to try to beat that summer heat! ️️️ Our family loves our summer fruits, from watermelons to strawberries to plums and peaches 🙂 We also love popsicles in the summer too, especially homemade ones because you can choose what flavor you want to invent. We’ve only tried…

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    Sweet Potato Fries

    I love ordering sweet potato fries when I am out. It has that salty sweet combo that just hits the spot. These fries are a great snack and nutritious too! According to the sweet potato website (www.sweetpotatoes.com), here are the nutritional facts about sweet potatoes: high in Beta Carotene and vitamins E and C. good…

  • What a hoot!

    What a hoot!

    Owl be working on some new recipes this coming week! Stay tuned. It’s been a little crazy at the Bear Cave lately. Thank you for your patience 🙂   #funfoodFriday #foodart #foodies #summer #hot #oranges #nutella #kiwi #Cheerios #yum #breakfast #hungry #kids ️