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Banoffee Pie


banoffee pie (gluten free, dairy free)| bloom & nourish

banoffee pie (gluten free, dairy free)| bloom & nourish

Ok, so I’ll be honest, I’ve never had banoffee pie before, but I’ve been craving it!  Is it even possible to crave something you’ve never had? I would say it is!  I had heard of this ‘banoffee pie’ before, but it wasn’t until I watched Chef April Bloomfield whip one up on The Mind of a Chef (which is a must see show on PBS for all you food lovers out there!) that I started dreaming up making one of my own.  While watching the show, I began brainstorming a way to make this traditional English pastry a bit healthier and I think I succeeded. Tell me what you think! Continue reading

Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana) | Bloom & NourishSausage, Potato, and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana) | Bloom & NourishFall is now upon us and I thought it fitting to share a recipe for a hearty soup.  Last night my husband said he was craving a savory soup called Zuppa Toscana he used to eat at a chain restaurant called Olive Garden.  While I have never had the soup myself, I did some researching and was determined to come up with a healthy version of this nostalgic stew to nourish and fill our bellies.  Watching my husband fill his bowl with seconds leads me to believe I did something right.

Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana) | Bloom & NourishSausage, Potato, and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana) | Bloom & Nourish Continue reading