I recently published a comprehensive guide on Blogging.com that explains how to build a Genesis child theme. Many people ask me about this, and I felt a clear, practical tutorial was needed. Below is the general process I follow when creating a site with Genesis: Create a subdirectory on the server for the project Install … Read more

Chocolate-frosted donuts are my weakness. Soft, fluffy, and intensely chocolatey, these donuts use the same base as my classic vanilla glazed donuts but go further with sugared sides and a glossy chocolate frosting. I think these homemade donuts can easily beat a store-bought version. Like my strawberry glazed donuts, they’re beginner-friendly: if you’ve never made … Read more

Is cassava flour the holy grail of gluten-free, grain-free cooking? It very well may be. But first, there are five things you should know about it. Cassava flour has gained popularity as a reliable gluten-free, grain-free alternative to wheat flour. For many people on restricted diets, replacing wheat often means combining several alternative flours to … Read more

I absolutely love pumpkin pie. From September through Christmas it’s my favorite dessert, and I tend to reserve it for the holiday season — much like eggnog, it just feels like a festive treat. Many pumpkin pie recipes call for pumpkin pie spice, and years ago I remember being shocked at the price of a … Read more

Have you tried Peep S’mores Dip? This version of s’mores is a bed of melted chocolate topped with colorful sugary Peeps, baked until gooey and golden. This simple 2-ingredient Peeps dip is an irresistible twist on a classic and perfect for Easter. Serve your Peep s’mores dip with graham crackers, shortbread cookies, fresh fruit, pretzels, … Read more

On Friday, after work, I stopped at the new farmers’ market just a few minutes from home and filled my recycled cotton bag with honey‑scented melons, the freshest garlic, crisp zucchini and small ruby‑red plums, sweet and juicy. The vegetables were still warm from the sun, lightly dusted with dark soil. They were so fresh … Read more

Your mind is about to be blown: McDonald’s is teaming up with Mariah Carey to deliver an entire holiday menu. McDonald’s McDonald’s keeps surprising us with celebrity collaborations, and whether you love them or not, they keep making headlines. First came the Travis Scott Meal, which introduced many to McDonald’s BBQ sauce. Then the J … Read more

I’m a cake person through and through — store-bought, homemade, I’ll never turn down a slice. But when it comes to dessert squares, dairy-free Nanaimo bars hold my heart. These no-bake bars are dangerously delicious; I’ve been known to eat an entire tray in one sitting. No exaggeration — they’re that good. If you haven’t … Read more

My children are not fond of brussels sprouts. Not at all. They find it gross. Very very gross. But they do love this recipe for brussels sprouts mash with bacon and apple. My children are not fond of brussels sprouts. Not at all. They find them gross. Very, very gross. Still, I want them to … Read more