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A chocolate lace collar is a delicate embellishment that can be wrapped around a cake, cheesecake, cupcakes, etc. It adds an incredible decorative and elegant touch to any dessert. They are super easy to make and will surely leave a lasting impression. Intrigued? Curious? Excited? I hope so, because today… read more »
Did you know that you can freeze avocados? I sure didn’t. Tomorrow we are heading out-of-town and as I was prepping the house for our departure when I realized that I had 6 RIPE avocados that needed to be eaten. Well, I can’t possibly eat all 6 of them in… read more »
Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is one of the keys to leading a healthy life. However, to make the most of these nutrient-filled foods, it’s equally important to make sure that the produce we consume is safe to eat. One way to do that is to make sure any of the fruits or vegetables you enjoy have been washed well before you peel, cut, eat, or cook with them. Pesticides, herbicides, and disease-causing bacteria may be naked to the human eye, but they are there.
Creating raw frostings that have the same attributes as commercially made frosting isn’t always easy. We (thankfully) don’t have the aid of stabilizers, preservatives, corn syrup, etc.) to help us when trying to make a frosting that can be piped and withstand hanging out at room temperature. This section will… read more »
I get this question a lot, and it’s a good one because everyone wants to make the most of their investment. And I say investment because nuts are not cheap, especially if you seek raw and organic ones. So, today, I hope to clear it up for you. There isn’t an exact science to their shelf-life due to many variables that can come into play such as; climate, packaging, how old they were when purchased, and so forth. But let’s dive in and see if I can’t lay out a few helpful ideas.
Taking an extra few minutes to properly clean and care for your kitchen equipment will help extend the life and function of your investments. I could have called this posting “Cleaning Your Juicer” which is really what this post is about but honestly, we first must care about our equipment before we can even properly clean it.
Raw, gluten-free flours are all the rage. With so many dietary restrictions these days, wheat flour alternatives are at their all-time high. You can walk into just about any grocery store and find a wide variety of nut, seed, and grain-based flours. They won’t be raw, but they can still… read more »
I really love my liver. I mean who couldn’t love that three-pound, size of a football, organ that is nestled in our upper rib cavity? It handles over five-hundred functions in the body which include breaking down or converting substances, extracting energy, and removing toxins from the bloodstream. It stores… read more »
Using an ice cream machine is pretty straight forward, but there are tips and tricks that make our experience effortless and results in a better outcome. Taking the time to experiment with recipes and methods it’s all about learning new techniques and mastering your ice cream making to get the most amazing ice cream as a final product.
It’s sweet. It’s tart. And it’s saucy! For a while now, I have been embarking on a sugar-free adventure. In the last decade, I haven’t been one to eat much sugar, regardless of what form it comes in. But sugar is sneaky, like a burglar who breaks into your body… read more »
Today, I am sharing with you one (I confess— I have several) of my absolute favorite ground vegan taco meat recipes. With my easy-to-make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient…this is the most flavorful and juiciest vegan taco meat I’ve made so far. It’s perfect for loading up on… read more »
Keeping your spices organized and fresh makes all the difference in how you function in the kitchen and the flavor of the food you prepare. So we don’t want to ignore this topic or task. Once you have tackled this, it will help you save time in the kitchen.
~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ Unless my nifty little weather app says it’s snowing, it’s always a good time for one of these incredible, “omgosh-best you’ve-ever-had” frozen pudding pops. Seriously, if it’s not snowing, there’s just no excuse. And even if it is snowing, just put on another layer of long johns, because… read more »
These wraps are surprisingly easy to make and require only 4 ingredients (water and salt included!) They are gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, durable, can handle any wrap-job you can throw at them, nutritious, and tastes= really good. They are very low on the glycemic index, which means that the carbohydrate content… read more »
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. It’s a time to restart after a long night’s sleep, nourish your body and give it what it needs to cope with whatever your day has in store. It’s also a quiet, quality time for my husband me to spend together, plan out our day, and to reminisce about life in general. Do you enjoy breakfast? If so, let me share some recipe ideas with you! blessings, amie sue
Gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free, oil-free, fat-free, soy-free, sugar-free tortillas! Use these Sorghum and Cassava Tortillas as a bread substitute. Load them with veggies, guacamole, hummus, vegan cheese, or whatever your favorite spread may be. They will stand up to anything you throw at them, with no worries about them falling apart… read more »
Below I have mapped out some sugar substitutes that can be suitable for diabetics as well as for those who wish to reduce their sugar intake. When looking at sweeteners, our interest ought to lie on where they range within the glycemic index. The glycemic index (GI) measures the actual… read more »
When you embark on a whole food journey, it may feel like you have to give up all the simple pleasures of life…like bread. That is not the case; you just have to find bread recipes that fit your dietary needs. I’m always on the lookout for a bread recipe… read more »
Ready for another delicious and nutritious whole food wrap recipe that doesn’t involve a rolling pin, flour, gluten, nuts, seeds, soy, yeast, oil, or sugar? I am happy to see you nodding yes, because that is what I am serving up today. Every time I create a wrap recipe, it… read more »
Sprouts are the beginning life of a plant. These baby plants are loaded with nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, fats, phytochemicals, enzymes, water, and chlorophyll. Sprouts have the highest concentration of these nutrients, vitamins, etc. than any other stage of a plant’s life. Ready to add some sprouts into your life? Let me help you! blessings, amie sue
For my friends in the United Kingdom and Ireland, I hereby name this frozen treat an ice lolly. It’s just another name for popsicle basically but with a twist of sophistication. And visually… these ice lollies appear bit more grown up to me. If you are ready to shower your insides when a delicious and nutritious summer treat, then click on the recipe link and give this recipe a try. Blessings, amie sue
Dehydrated foods should be enjoyed in moderation. Why? Because dehydrated foods live between the land of fresh ‘living’ food and the world of cooked food. There is little to no moisture left in dehydrated food which can draw moisture from your body and cause constipation if eaten in large amounts… read more »
Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle…this vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free flatbread is reminiscent of Irish Potato Bread. The minute I started mixing the dough together, I knew that I was in love. The more I kneaded it, the more I NEEDED it! (Yeah, I am a funny one.) … read more »
Ok, we have our knives, we will learn how to store them, but now we must talk about cutting boards. They are equally important when it comes to keeping a sharp edge on your knife. A properly designed board should minimize wear and tear on your knife.
Quitting caffeine can be a hard habit to shake, or is it a habit that causes you to shake? Hmm, think about that. Caffeine is chemically addictive and how we react to it differs from person to person. If you consume caffeinated drinks, you will have a pretty good understanding as to how it affects you, “positively” and/or negatively.