Announcing Cafe Zen! Good Morning! It’s Ruthie and I’m so thrilled to share my new cafe & event space with all of you! I’ve loved writing Cooking with Ruthie for close to 7 years now… I’ll continue to be hands-on in it with the assistance of my wonderful daughter, Madeliene Louise, who you’ve already gotten …
Last week, Dave and I had lots of fun in the kitchen making a fabulous spring treat… Meyer Lemon Cookie Cups with Blackberry Buttercream on Fox13 The Place! HAPPY SPRING!!! Here’s the link to the recipe on the blog… Meyer Lemon Cookie Cups with Buttercream Frosting I love these deliciously cute little creations! I hope this …
Blueberry Chèvre, Chicken, Heirloom Tomato Salad is sweet and savory all-in-one healthy salad! Blueberry Chèvre, Chicken, Heirloom Tomato Salad adore this salad…. it’s the perfect combo of savory and sweet! Blueberry Chèvre, Chicken, Heirloom Tomato Salad… Yum!!! Talk about the PERFECT lunch. I shared this delightful salad with Madeliene and her hubby when I went …
Chicken and Yukon Gold Skillet deliciousness in just one pan! Chicken and Yukon Gold Skillet has my daughter’s favorite veggies in it!! Baby tomatoes (as she would say) and avocado! Yes, yes, I know tomatoes are really a fruit. 😉 Chicken and Yukon Gold Skillet is a savory delightful dish. I love how this is …
This post is sponsored by Miracle-Gro and Bonnie Plants. All opinions are my own! 🙂 Ever since I can remember… we have had a garden in our backyard! We loooove gardens! I remember crawling through our black raspberry bushes when I was 6 years old. I would make forts out of and in the black …
Easter Basket for Baby has the inside scoop with all of the must haves your baby needs for Easter this year! You guys… I am just sooo excited to share one of my favorite gifts that I received for Carter shortly after he joined our little family. One of my husband’s sweet co-workers, brought us …
Blackberry Ginger Lime Mules are a fabulous way celebrate St. Patties Day! I’m thinking that Blackberry Ginger Lime Mules are the perfect beverage to share some with a gathering of friends. I’m totally crushing on the Diet Coke cans and flavors. . . aren’t they super hip?! Ohhhh and this little cocktail can also be …
Southwest Chicken Chowder is a comfy-cozy meal the chilly winter nights! Happy Fit Friday!! We LOVE having Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come to hang out with us! She always inspires our overall fitness- today, she’s giving us awesome Tabata Workout! Southwest Chicken Chowder is going to keep you all comfy-cozy this weekend! We love it. …
Last week I was over cooking in the kitchen with Gretchen and Dave and we had so much fun making one our favorite recipes- Chicken Gnocchi Soup on FOX13 The Place Grab the ingredients and let’s all get cooking together… here’s the original recipe to print it off! This soup is amazing and we we …
Today’s Green Tea Protein Smoothie Recipe is healthy and nutritious for your body! Our green tea protein shake is made with matcha green tea, greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, and ice cubes. Easy Peasy! Matcha protein shake will keep you fueled all morning long. Why we love Green Tea Protein Smoothie So funny …
Our M&M’S® Easter Nests Recipe and a fun Easter DIY tutorial will bring happiness to your family and friends! Two adorably fun ways to make easter truly sweet! We love today’s little M&M’S® Easter Nests–they’re made with a rice crispy treat base and then we add green coconut grass and easter M&M’s chocolate eggs. So …
Depression. Such an unexplainable, unimaginable, undefinable word. I never thought that this would be one of my trials in life. I was diagnosed in the middle of summer 2016 and I remember trying to fight it for months before that. I did not want to have depression. I wanted it to be anything else other …
Happy Valentines Day! We’re diving into a little different spin on love today. . . more of a love of life! Sometimes, when the path is not clear all it takes is a leap of faith and to Follow your Heart! I love this quote by rumi. . . This past week I made my …
Our Homemade Turtle Truffles Recipe are a Valentines Day treat that’s simple enough to make right at home! Today’s Caramel Turtle Truffle are fabulous to make for any occasion–turtle truffles are a perfectly sweet caramel & chocolate treat. Why we love Homemade Turtle Truffles Recipe Homemade Turtle Truffles are a simple treat to make for …
Our Chocolate Raspberry Protein Smoothie Recipe is a healthy combination of flavors that your body will thank you for– so will your family! Chocolate raspberry protein shake has chocolate almond milk, chocolate protein, fresh raspberries, chocolate almond butter, chia seeds, and ice cubes. We promise you’ll adore our chocolate raspberry smoothie! Why we love Chocolate …
Chocolate Banana Bread Grilled Cheese is going to knock your socks off! This creative recipe is beyond AMAZING!! Chocolate Banana Bread Grilled Cheese is made with Gram’s Banana Bread recipe! Like we’ve said before, Gram’s Banana Bread is a family favorite!! Everyone that tastes this banana bread just falls in love instantly! We had so …
Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato, Hummus Salad is reminiscent of the Mediterranean cuisine, packed with flavor, and fabulously healthy! YAY! It’s Fit Friday!! Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come to hang out with us. She keeps our fitness inspired- today, she’s giving us a Winter Treadmill Workout that’ll get your heart pumping!! But, first a Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato, Hummus …
Last week Madeliene Louise and I got our cooking going on with Big Buddah on FOX13 The Place… it was so fun! Madeliene was a pro even though it was her very first time on TV, she did such a great job! It was a wonderful experience and what better way to help her jump …
Mint Raspberry Peach Smoothie is packed with protein and it’s a super healthy way to start off your day! Happy Fit Friday!! We LOVE having Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come to hang out with us! She always inspires our overall fitness- today, she’s giving us awesome Tips for a Better Nights Sleep! Mint Raspberry Peach …
I write this cautiously, fully knowing that I have friends and family who have and who are still struggling with what I’m about to write about. I write this knowing, that from time to time, most girls, myself included, have or are struggling with what is on my mind. I must thank my mom, for …
I have been compensated by AVEENO® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Gigi and I are SO excited to share out favorite AVEENO® baby products with you and Bath Time with Baby Carter! Meet my sweet sweet baby boy, Carter Michael! For those of you …
Creamy Mushroom Soup is flavorful and filling with 3 different kinds of mushrooms AND of course we like to make it healthier around here too! We’re happy it’s Friday and even more happy that Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to hang out with us! I love having her visit and inspire our fitness!! We’re …
Chicken Tomatillo Soup is a simple slow cooker dinner that everyone will love! Hey. . . it’s Fit Friday!! That means Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to hang out with us! I love having her visit and inspire our fitness! Chicken Tomatillo Soup from me + a HIIT Workout from Miss Nichole to keep …
Hi there. It’s me.. Madeliene Louise! I’m thrilled to officially be apart of the Cooking with Ruthie team! This really is a dream come true of mine. When I was in Junior High, I discovered a passion of mine– writing. I loved to write and still do! I used writing as a release and as …