Author: Julie Knott

Desserts

Homemade Vanilla

I like to brew my own vanilla. It sounds way more complicated than it actually is. Really, all you need is time, patience and two ingredients – vodka and vanilla beans. I’ve made vanilla in all sorts of bottles over the years, but I prefer these 8.5 ounce swing bottles I bought off Amazon. You […]

Desserts

Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Squares

Strawberry rhubarb pie is my absolute favorite pie of all time. The butter and sugar topping make the BEST crumble. But, it’s not always so good for my waistline. So this recipe is the best of both worlds – it tastes like my favorite pie, but uses dates, strawberries, and honey for the added sweetness. […]