Hello everyone and happy 2020! It has been way too long! The holidays are over and we started the new year with a bang! Today I wanted to say hi and thank you to you all for following along on Sweet Poppy Seed. This post is part recap from 2019 and part “what we are…
Triple Chocolate Espresso Biscotti
With temperatures in the negatives and lots of snow everywhere, there is nothing cozier than coffee and Triple Chocolate Espresso Biscotti. [Posted Updated 12/21/19, Originally Posted 12/16/16]: Christmas is upon us and only 3 days away! We are kicking off this weekend with donuts, a visit to Santa and gift wrapping. I also plan on…
Wholesome Blueberry Coffee Cake
Loaded with berries and made with whole wheat, my Wholesome Blueberry Coffee Cake is moist, lightly sweet and absolutely delicious! [Post Updated 12/16/19, Originally posted 6/9/17]: This coffee tastes like a fruity dessert for breakfast! A serious delicious treat to start the day. We have a full week of therapy before Christmas week! Woohoo! I…
Easy Minestrone Soup
There is nothing more comforting than a hearty warm bowl of homemade Easy Minestrone Soup. A belly and heart-warming make-ahead meal. [Recipe Updated 12/13/19, Originally Posted 2/13/17]: It’s defnitely soup weather right now. It’s about 4 degrees outside and everyone in my house is getting off of a cold. We had a big week this…
Oil-Free Tahini Granola
Granola made with no oil that is still crunchy and clustery? Yes it’s possible! Lightly sweet, plenty crunchy and 100% healthy Oil-Free Tahini Granola is downright delicious. [Recipe Updated 12/5/19, Original posted 7/12/18]: We are finally over the Thanksgiving food coma and onto Christmas cookie! Ha! Don’t you just love December! But seriously to balace…
The Best Meatless Thanksgiving Stuffing
You guys I meant to post this recipe last year and somehow it never happened! So this is the year! Hands down the Best Meatless Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe that we make every year during the holiday season. [Recipe Updated 11/27/19, Original Post 11/15/18]: This is our to-go stuffing every year. It’s got all the flavors…
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Overnight French Toast Casserole is simple and comforting in a stay-in-your-PJs-for-most-of-the-day kind of way. Plus it is the ultimate way to use leftover bread. [Recipe updated 11/23/2019, Originally posted 11/30/2016]: I love this recipe especially when I have guests, like today!!! What I normally do is collect bread ends or for a month or so….
Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up
Thanksgiving is almost here! Time to get menu planning! But don’t stress. Today I’m cover our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up including breakfast! [Post updated 11/16/19, original post 11/11/16]: Thanksgiving is around the corner and we are staying put this year. With family coming to us last minute we are excited to make our favorite holiday…
Day in the Life: At-Home ABA Therapy (Autism)
Today I’m sharing a Day in the Life: ABA Therapy. The positives, the challenges and everything we have learned. We have been doing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy for our sweet Poppy now almost a year! And I have to say it’s been a wild yet rewarding ride for all of us. After Poppy was…
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
My super simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a melt-in-your mouth meal fit for a lazy Sunday or a busy weeknight. I didn’t grow up eating “Sunday Pot Roast.” In Venezuela we have other homey family meals but fall-apart pot roast is not one of them. I did, however, get to…