Autumn is my favorite time of the year. The cool crisp and the beauty of the leaves falling. But one thing that I enjoy the most during autumn is pumpkin spice. Autumn isn’t autumn for me until I’m enjoying a pumpkin spice latte, pancake, or muffin. But one of my all-time favorite treats of fall is pumpkin spice doughnut holes and a hot cup of tea.

Hello September & Goodbye August

I had an eventful August I got to hang out with my little sister, see one of my favorite bands, and go to Kansas City’s VegFest. My sister typical visits once a year during the summer while she’s off from school. We always have a great time and do a lot of fun stuff together. I’ve been very busy lately with buying a house and work so it was nice to take a break from that. And get out and do something fun with my sister. I was sad to see her go after all the fun we had but, I can’t wait to see her again next summer and show her the new house.

This past Friday my husband and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary. We spent the day together and visited three different places. We had a lot of fun and got to see more of what Kansas City has to offer. Our first stop was Succotash for breakfast before heading to the Powell Gardens in Kingsville, MO. We ended the day by checking out the First Friday event in the Crossroads District of downtown Kansas City.

This dish is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy while being a light dish that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. It is a quick and easy recipe that only uses a few ingredients from your pantry and refrigerator. By simply swapping out regular white angel hair pasta with whole grain or whole wheat pasta which includes the nutritious layers of the grain that add heart-healthy fiber to your dish. It’s one of my go-to recipes when I’m looking for something easy, healthy, and filling. It’s hearty enough that you can just eat it on its own or be paired with a side salad and garlic bread. So if you’re stumped on what to have for dinner tonight give this Spicy Grape Tomato Pasta a try. In less than 20 minutes you can have a healthy and delicious meal on a busy weeknight.

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It’s summer and you know what that means? Barbecue season and even if you are a vegan or a vegetarian you don’t have to miss out on some delicious barbecue. These super easy chickpeas and tofu BBQ sandwiches and packed full of flavor and smothered in barbecue sauce. The McCormick smokehouse maple seasoning gives it a smokey maple flavor, but not too salty or sweet. It is one of my favorite seasonings and adds a smokey, spicy yet sweet flavor to pretty much anything you want to try it on. I’ve put it on pasta, soups, and potatoes. The next best thing if you don’t have the time to go out and fire up the grill so if you’re in the mood for barbecue give this recipe a try.