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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Do you remember those hard sugared candies called Jolly Ranchers? When I was a little girl, I would spend my summers with my great-grandparents. Great Grandma would give me a handful of coins, and with my new-found riches in my pocket, I would… read more »
This delicious, do-it-yourself vanilla-infused sweetener is a beautiful addition to have in your kitchen pantry. It’s a great way to impart a hint of vanilla to your favorite recipes. You can use your favorite jar or bottle, keeping it for yourself, or sharing it as a gift. You can use… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have to admit a deep dark secret… I have been holding out on you! I have been making broccoli nibblers for almost two years now and haven’t shared the recipe. Gulp, my bad. I had every intention to, and I had this recipe written… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I was inspired to make this fruit leather as I opened my pantry and peered into my tea drawer. Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea sounded warm and inviting so I made myself a nice mug of it, that is when the light bulb went off!… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Prunus Armeniaca is another way of saying apricot. So what do we know about the all mighty apricot? It is similar to a small peach (0.6–1.0 in) diameter. They range from yellow to orange; often they adorn a sweet blush color of red on the side… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I stumbled upon a new fruit! Well, new to me. I am a fruit lover and thought that I knew them all! Last week I made a pit-stop at Costco, pit-stop my derrière! No one just “pops” into Costco. It’s an event… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I don’t have kids, but I still understand the importance and desire that parents have in making sure their kids eat more nutritional foods. So, with your kiddos in mind and with the back to school buzz going on right now, I came up… read more »
Lavender has been long prized for its scent and healing properties. While most of us know about the beauty and fragrance of lavender, somehow we have forgotten that it is indeed a herb. One’s imagination is the only limit when using this herb in food preparation. I’ll be honest, for some… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free)~ You know… I would love to see a macadamia nut tree. They are large, spreading evergreen trees reaching 30 to 40 ft. high and almost as wide. That would have been a tree-climbing dream of mine growing up! The leaves are 8 to 11 inches in… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ For the love of apricots…(spoken with an Italian accent as I throw my hands in the air)! I love this fruit leather! An apricot in its raw state is somewhat acidic but the acidity decreases as it ripens and its sugar content increases. When… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Fruit leathers are a great gift idea that will show someone just how much you love and care for them. Whether it is a gift for a birthday, for Valentine’s Day, for Christmas, or best of all… a “just because” gift… making healthy… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Fruit leathers are an equal opportunity for food. It doesn’t matter what your age is, what you look like, what color your skin is, how tall or short you may be, if you are having a bad hair day or not… it just doesn’t… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Before we dive into this recipe, let’s talk pheromones, yes you heard me right… pheromones! Pheromones are chemicals secreted by the body that may influence the behavior of those of the same species. Research shows each person produces pheromones with a unique chemical formula. But… read more »
Fruit leathers are homemade fruit rolls. They are a tasty, chewy, dried fruit product. Fruit leathers are made by pouring puréed fruit onto a flat surface for drying. When dried, the fruit is pulled from the surface and rolled. It gets the name “leather” from the fact that when the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Pineapple Coconut Tropical Dixie Pops … just the name is like a breath of fresh air. With the summer temperatures peaking, you will enjoy this cool and refreshing treat. Even if you find this recipe later in the winter months, it will be a well-received dessert.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Aaaaah wasabi! This isn’t your typical back of throat burn, this heat comes right through the nose!! It has a sharp flavor that’s a bit hotter than the familiar white horseradish. Wasabi powder provides a nice change of pace from chiles. It provides heat, but… read more »
What a wonderful summer treat… Chia Cherry Yogurt Dixie Pops! Cool, refreshing, and full of summer goodness, they are also raw, vegan, nut-free, and cultured. A few days ago while we were at the grocery store, my husband wanted to buy jam. Pfft! I can make you some jam, you… read more »
We must be able to first identify them… Rainier’s have a creamy-yellow flesh, which gives the blush of the skin a sunny undertone, kissed by the sun. The Rainier is a cross between a Bing and a Van — two sweet red varieties. Harold Fogle, who at the time directed the cherry… read more »
Loving Thy Liver Slushie~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This has become a favorite drink of mine. I start off with a full jar and drink it throughout the day. My goal is to drink 1/2 to 1 gallon a day. Keeping your liver healthy is so important. Loving… read more »
I hope you don’t mind, but I want to share yet another passion of mine with you … arts & crafts. I am equally as passionate about interior design as I am about creating healthy foods. I am not too sure what my style is; Tuscan, sophisticated flea-market, farmhouse, rustic (but not… read more »
~ raw, nut-free, gluten-free ~ Don’t you love the sound of the name of this fudge bar… Honey Ginger and Peach Chocolate Fudge Bars? Sometimes it can be a real challenge to title recipe. You want it to be simple, easy to remember, meaningful, and yet you want the name… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Ginger Peach Ice Cream with Honey Ginger Chocolate Fudge Nuggets… well if that isn’t a mouthful (no pun intended). When all was said and done, I still couldn’t decide what to call it. I wanted the name to reach out and grab you, to… read more »
Fruity Granola Crunch ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am never one to waste or throw away food. Unless of course, it is wearing a furry coat. :) If that’s the case, compost pile… here we come! Yesterday, as I was tooling around my kitchen when I spied some darkened… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free nut-free ~ I loved macaroni and cheese growing up. I ate it in any shape or form. Out of a box, in a box, brand name, generic name, but oooooh Great Grandma’s! Now that was the best of the best. Great Grandma’s mac ‘n’ cheese. Ummm,… read more »
Have you seen my post about making cold-pressed coffee? If you haven’t, you can check it out here. That’s a good place to start if you are in need of some coffee grounds. :) Today, I want to share with you what to do with the leftover coffee grounds. Don’t… read more »