Nutritious Chocolate Coconut Drink

One day soon I will write a post about the health benefits of coconut! In the meantime, I thought you might enjoy this little recipe. It is one our family’s favorite healthy drinks. Thick like a milkshake, this beverage truly satisfies. The basic recipe contains coconut milk, bananas, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla. It [...]
Nourishing Peanut Butter: A.K.A The Best Peanut Butter EVER!
The first time I made this peanut butter, my daughter and I just stood around eating it by the spoonful exclaiming, “This is the best peanut butter ever!” If you are not yet making your own peanut butter, I encourage you to give it a try. It is very simple and so much better for [...]
Kamut Oatmeal Cookies

New grains are fun to try. They are less scary and intimidating than other new foods, but just as intriguing. At least for this ex-vegetarian anyway. Kamut is actually the brand name of a variety of wheat called khorosan. It is often tolerated well by those with wheat allergies and is frequently substituted for wheat [...]
Favorite Salad Nuts

I thought it might be nice to take a little break from the serious talk and share a yummy recipe that makes me very happy… These nuts are delicious sprinkled on a salad or eaten alone. I especially enjoy them on a bed of lettuce or baby spinach with crumbled feta, avocado, and dried cranberries [...]






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