Becca James

Grain-Free Pumpkin Bread

When the leaves start to fade gently to orange and yellow, and the quintessential crisp air of fall greets you every morning, you know it is time to pull out th...

Winter Squash All Day (yes, even breakfast)

Becca James

Do you remember the scene in Forrest Gump where Bubba is describing all of the ways to prepare shrimp? Shrimp kabobs, shrimp Creole, pan-fried shrimp...That is ...

Confessions of a Mediocre Gardener

Becca James

The sun broke the horizon hours ago. The breakfast dishes stand like clean little soldiers drying, the chickens are fed, emails have been checked, and kids ...

Paleo Scones

Becca James

Scones. They are ubiquitous behind the glass in coffee shops but, somehow, they seem non-committal. Not quite a biscuit, nor in the cakey sweet muffin category....

Easily Achievable Homemade Ricotta

Becca James

Freshly-made creamy ricotta is a chef’s dream for both sweet and savory dishes. If making cheese at home sounds intimidating, I assure you this simplest of chee...

Raising A Thanksgiving Turkey

Becca James

By Becca James They are out again. The inherent perils of asking an 11-year-old to shore up the poultry netting with willow branches are making ...