Maggie’s Menu: Chocolate Covered Jack-o-Lantern Strawberries + Boo-berries

Posted by magpie
On October 30, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: My Grandma’s Strawberry Pie

Posted by magpie
On August 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mom sent me this recipe this week after making it for my Aunt Marion’s birthday. This was my Grandma’s strawberry pie- and it isn’t the cleanest or healthiest recipe around but it is divine. I altered it a bit by making gluten free crust (see here) and brought it to my […]

Maggie’s Menu: How to Pick a Peach

Posted by magpie
On August 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: After my how to pick a pineapple post, I got a question about peaches. Before you reach for a peach, below are some tips. Instructions: Smell: You are seeking a fragrant sweet smell. See: Choose a peach that is vibrant in tone and color. If it has any green put it back- it […]

Maggie’s Menu: How to Cut a Pineapple in 8 steps

Posted by magpie
On August 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: A friend recently told me that she doesn’t buy pineapples because cutting them is intimidating! Here is a quick tutorial to get you motivated for your next trip to the produce aisle. Instructions: Cut the crown (top) off. Cut the bottom off. Stand the pineapple on one end, and cut the pineapple […]

Make: Watermelon Stamped Tea Towel

Posted by magpie
On July 31, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created these custom watermelon tea towels for cute summer gifts. Materials: Acrylic paint (green and red) Plastic plate Plain tea towel Potato An iron 2 paint brushes Instructions: Cut a potato into the shape of a watermelon. Cut it further to create a watermelon rind and watermelon. Squirt some paint onto […]

Must Have: A Look at Portion Size + Recommended Servings

Posted by magpie
On July 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: As a dietitian I get lots of questions around portion size and recommended servings. Below are some graphics which lay it out the recommendations and provide visuals for comparing portions to common household items.

Maggie’s Menu: Blueberry Muffins

Posted by magpie
On July 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: Another pal invited us for dinner tomorrow to show off their new home. I created another play on my housewarming gift basket but instead of bread, I included these blueberry muffins. Given my friends husband is gluten free, I used a rendition of King Arthur’s blueberry muffin recipe, using their gluten free […]

Maggie’s Menu: Two Berry Cake

Posted by magpie
On May 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this two berry cake by altering this three berry cake from Epicurious. Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon […]

Maggie’s Menu: Tuxedo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On April 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: As another take on this recipe, I created these black tie inspired chocolate covered strawberries. Ingredients: 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt white chocolate chips in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring […]

Maggie’s Menu: Strawberry Short Cake

Posted by magpie
On March 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend is my husbands 30th birthday- and because its tradition I made strawberry short cake. I had a difficult time landing on a recipe but used this one from Chocolatey Moose. Ingredients: Sponge Cake 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar […]