A coffee addiction doesn’t have to be an expensive habit. It’s possible to make your own barista oat milk hot drinks at home for a fraction of the price that you pay in your local coffee shops. Here are 5 of the best easy morning beverage recipes to kick-start your day… It’s possible to make [...]
Keen to up your hot beverage game? Whether you’re looking to replace coffee, or just interested in trying something new, chai, the traditional tea of India, is a delicious, calming and fragrant tea that will hit the spot every time. But how do you brew the perfect cup if you’re new to drinking chai? Here are [...]
There is so much to discover in the realm of red wine and food. The fruity flavors of red wines are one of the favorite aspects of matching them with food. One of the most appealing aspects of many red wines is how well they match with a variety of dishes and meals that you may [...]
Want to kick up the fun and flavor level of the appetizers at your next gathering? Serve a zesty vegan Garden-Fresh Salsa Verde and get rave reviews. Savor the blend of flavors: tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, garlic, green onions, fresh cilantro and lime juice in this tasty, versatile dish. What's more, it can be served just about [...]
Ripe peaches have always been a special treat! There are few flavors as wonderful as fresh. sweet, juicy peaches in season. So why not make peach salsa with them? This spicy peach salsa is absolutely gorgeous! The combination of colors creates a beautiful presentation, while the delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors makes it a [...]
Just because you are camping doesn't mean you can't eat well. This guide on camp cooking shows how to cook delicious meals while camping. Every year, 77 million American households hit the open road and go camping. But that doesn't mean they're all eating junk food for dinner. Just because you are camping doesn't mean [...]
This is a question nearly everyone has asked themselves at least once in their lives. I bet you have tried to prepare the perfect pizza dough at home and failed time and time again, only to come to terms with the fact that you will never master the art of pizza making. Well, here’s a newsflash: [...]
Lately, I've had a minor obsession with cauliflower and sweet potatoes. Everywhere I look, I see wonderful dishes made with these healthy, hardy staples. Sweet potatoes are chock full of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, antioxidants, complex carbohydrates and they are low in calories. Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of [...]
I live in a city blessed with lots of raw and vegan restaurants. One of my favorite ways to treat myself to is feast on a plate of creamy goodness in the form of Raw Vegan Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta with "Neat" Balls. Lately, I have fallen in love with the taste and texture of zucchini noodles [...]
Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are a traditional Hanukkah meal. However, even though many of us in the States associate latkes exclusively with Hanukkah, these delicious pancakes originate from Europe. To be more precise, they used to be a common peasant food in countries like Austria, Germany, Russia, and Poland. For the best pancake recipes [...]
Holiday parties are a boon for food lovers, but many traditional desserts contain animal products. However, finding and making vegan recipes isn’t difficult. There are many healthy and delicious vegan fruit desserts to enjoy this holiday season. Show family and friends just how easy (and yummy) vegan desserts can be by sharing some of these creative [...]
Wishing You a Happy Healthy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious holiday goodies, gifts [...]
Holding the pangs of hunger at bay is one of the hardest aspects of dieting. You can spend the day eating really well, but if your self-discipline starts to waver, you could find yourself delving into the biscuit tin or crisp cupboard at 10 o’clock in the evening. Although food’s included in most diet menus are [...]
Every kid who grew up watching the Popeye cartoons knows what iron is and that it can be found in spinach. At least that is how my dad explained it to me. It is not far from the truth. Iron deficiency can cause weakness and fatigue, so translated into simple words, we do need it to feel [...]
We all love eating sweet things but restrain ourselves because we consider them unhealthy. This is not necessarily true. A few simple changes in the pancake base will turn your favorite sweet breakfast into a healthy snack. Plus, pancake recipes allow experimenting with other ingredients that will make them even healthier without spoiling their deliciousness. Like [...]
On one of my many life-changing trips to Jamaica, West Indies, I wandered into a local Ital foods shop. After browsing their extensive menu of healthy elixirs, I experienced the unique pleasure of drinking a delicious creamy, white health drink called soursop juice. The proprietor extolled the health benefits of soursop fruit, so I tried to drink this healthy beverage as often [...]
When I was growing up, my mother loved to pamper us with delicious desserts after dinner each night. I have fond memories of how Mom loved to make Apple Betty Cobbler, Rice Pudding, Peach Cobbler, Jello or pound cake and top each dessert with ice cream. I was in charge of scooping up the ice cream, so I often [...]
Smoothies have been around for quite some time, but it seems like nowadays more than ever they are being associated with healthy lifestyle. New age trend or not, one thing is for sure, these fruit and veggie-based beverages can in fact be a substitute for regular meals and a much healthier alternative to fast food. Plus, [...]
Who craves creamy foods? I do! More often than I care to confess, I have overwhelming cravings for some of the rich, creamy textures and flavors that I grew up eating like cream sauces and creamy dips and spreads. Since I follow a plant-based diet, I have had a lot of fun exploring non-dairy alternatives to some of my favorite [...]
I love organic blackberries but they are often so expensive that I usually wait until they are available at a lower price to really indulge in their juicy, sweet goodness in the delicious ways that I want to. Blackberries are one of my favorite fruits for good reasons--they are nutritional powerhouses. With their deep blue color, blackberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of [...]
When I crave a light lunch or a quick snack, rice paper wraps are my go-to meal of choice. I love the fact that I can whip one of these up using whatever fresh veggies I have on hand in my kitchen or are available in my local farmer's market. Best of all, these wraps are so light and [...]
1. Garlic, Cashew, and Parsnip Soup. If you’re craving for a soup that’s sweet and savory, look no further. Packed with immune-boosting garlic and creamy cashews, this one’s guaranteed to fill you right up! Get the recipe right here 2. 5-Minute Savory Mushroom Soup. This healthy alternative to your normal cream of mushroom makes use of [...]
