Another year is upon us ~ Loving my new photo backdrops from Replica Surfaces! Does anyone else feel like 2018 disappeared in the blink of an eye? As the holiday decorations come down and thank-you cards get mailed, I find myself reflecting on the past year and making space—both physically and mentally—for a fresh start. … Read more

FILLING 5 eggs1 cup grated cheese1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup ham, sliced1 onion, sliced finely2 cloves garlic, sliced finelyHandful of baby spinach leaves, chopped2 spring onion stalks, sliced finely300 ml light creamSalt and pepper to taste This savory filo pie combines tender mushrooms, salty ham and creamy cheese in a light egg-and-cream custard, all baked … Read more

These chocolate peppermint martinis, made with SMIRNOFF Peppermint Twist vodka and Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream, are a quick, festive cocktail perfect for holiday gatherings. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Raise a glass this season … Read more

Today marks the 1st blogiversary of Healthful Pursuit — one year since this project moved from a simple site to a place full of recipes, experiments in food photography, and practical health ideas. Over the past 365 days I’ve learned a lot: how to style food for the camera, how to balance recipe flavors, and … Read more

Weekends are perfect for a relaxed breakfast, and nothing says comfort like pancakes — especially blueberry pancakes. The sweet, buttery aroma filling the kitchen is a promise of a good morning. These pancakes are quick to make, fluffy, and work well with either fresh or frozen blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for … Read more

I adapted my lemon oat muffins recipe into mini muffins with a few small changes to yield perfectly portioned, kid-friendly bites. These Lemon Berry Mini Muffins are moist, tender, and lightly tangy—ideal for school snacks, lunchboxes, or a quick breakfast on the go. Print Lemon Berry Mini Muffins These mini muffins combine oats and whole … Read more

When a single batch of cookies is all you want, these small batch oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect solution. Chewy, slightly crisp at the edges, and loaded with semisweet chocolate chips, they come together quickly—no stand mixer and no chilling required. This recipe yields 14 cookies and the dough takes about 20 minutes … Read more

Today I’m sharing my favorite vegan egg substitutes for baking. Being vegan often invites the question, “What do you eat?” So I bake a lot—and I love showing how well vegan swaps work in familiar recipes. Below I describe the substitutes I reach for most, how to use them, and which types of baked goods … Read more

When I was a child, my mother made hamantaschen for Purim using a rich, chilled butter dough studded with orange zest—very much a gourmet version (probably from Gourmet magazine). Her fillings were traditional: prune and, if we were lucky, apricot jam. We also received a box of hamantaschen every year from family friends. Those cookies … Read more

Thanks to NFRA (National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association) for partnering with Love & Zest this year to sponsor this blog post. With summer approaching, this superfood smoothie bowl keeps you cool and energized. Wild blueberries, spinach, avocado, and flaxmilk blend into a creamy, antioxidant-rich bowl that is both vegan and gluten-free. Fresh kiwi slices … Read more