Mornings are busy in our home, so the more we prepare breakfast foods ahead of time, the more efficient we can be, especially when we are in a rush. These make ahead, grab and go raw granola bars are perfect for breakfast or as an energy boost any time of the day. These crunchy yummy ingredients also make [...]
Like many of us, I am a chocolate lover! Chocolate sweets and treats are typically associated with Valentine's Day but once I discovered the taste and benefits of raw cacao powder, I prefer to make my own cacoa- powered delights. The flavor is amazing and so are the health benefits: Raw cacao powder contains more than 300 different [...]
It's time to pamper your sweetie for Valentine's Day or any day by making this delectable Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie. Like many women I know, I have been trying hard to get my sweetie to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables for years. I will be the first to admit that it has been an [...]
During the holidays I wanted to create a nice spicy, creamy, festive yet healthy smoothie as an vegan alternative to egg nog to share with some friends who dropped by. I rummaged through my kitchen to see what I had available. Luckily, I found some bananas, papaya, hemp milk and almond butter. Awesome! Just what I [...]
Sweet, juicy, organic peaches are in abundance at my local farmer's market. And I'm over the moon about it! What a pleasure they are eat and add to all kinds of tasty treats, especially fresh and fabulous smoothie blends. Did you know that peaches and nectarines are the same species, even though they are regarded as different fruits, commercially? [...]
There's nothing more enjoyable than going to my local farmer's market and finding fresh, juicy, organic peaches and sugary-sweet, seedless grapes. That's better than candy! What a delight! Best of all, both items were relatively low-priced, so I happily bagged a couple of pounds and toted them home to my kitchen where these yummy peaches and grapes became the [...]
