Tag Archives: fruit

Yogurt Bark

Posted on September 16, 2016 by debspots

The hummingbirds arrive in here in our woods on Brian’s birthday, May 2; they leave on Megan’s birthday, September 18. I fill the feeder in this week before their departure knowing that my nectar will provide fuel for their … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dessert, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, simple recipes, snack, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged dairy, frozen yogurt, fruit, nuts, refined sugar free, yogurt | 4 Comments

Herb Infused Syrups

Posted on May 21, 2016 by debspots

Last night at dinner Bob asked me if there was sausage in the stew and I said “no, it must be the spruce tips.” I gotta give him credit, he didn’t laugh at me. Or maybe he did and I … Continue reading →

Posted in condiment, dessert, entertaining, gluten free, simple recipes, Uncategorized, vegan | Tagged beverage, cocktails, drinks, fruit, herbs, soda | 2 Comments

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

Honey Lavender Lightly Frozen Yogurt with Fruit

Posted on August 13, 2015 by debspots

Why do we love foraging? Who among us is immune to the charm of a perfect, wild berry? I know some folks are put off by thorns, mosquitos, and stained fingers. That strikes me as deeply tragic. Harvesting wild food … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, treat | Tagged foraging, frozen yogurt, fruit, gluten free, healthy, herbs, honey, kids, lavender, low fat, no cook, post workout, recipe, snack, yogurt | 10 Comments

Peach, Oatmeal, Walnut Muffins

Posted on July 12, 2015 by debspots

Baking. Baking is a sport that is vastly improved in every way by the use of an oven. And as a faithful reader of the DebsPotsBlog, by now you know that ovens have been scarce around here lately. Since January, … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, breakfast, snack, workout | Tagged fruit, muffins, oatmeal, peach, walnut, yogurt | 8 Comments

When Life Gives You Lemons

Posted on May 9, 2015 by debspots

How well do you handle it when things don’t go your way? In the face of life’s inevitable disappointments, are you good at deciding when to persist, when to change course, or when to let go? As a psychologist, it … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, snack, treats, vegetarian | Tagged berries, disappointment, edible flowers, fruit, gluten free, ice cream topping, learning, lemon curd, lemons, spread, tart | 7 Comments

Smoothie Shots

Posted on April 2, 2015 by debspots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, holiday, lunch | Tagged celebration, coconut, dairy free, dip, easter, fruit, gluten free, healthy, paleo, passover, recovery, shots, smoothie, smoothie bowls, snack, sobriety, treat, vegan | 11 Comments

Blackberry Apple Crumble

Posted on February 24, 2015 by debspots

Warning: This post contains complaining. It also contains a very nice recipe. Feel free to go directly to the recipe. The kitchen renovation has been rough. This is not the first time we’ve had construction done on our house, so … Continue reading →