Health Benefits of Strawberries
So many things mark the start to summer, but I have to say my favorite is when strawberries are in season! I was lucky enough to be able to grow some in my own backyard again this year. Everyday I …
Category: Snacks and More
Living Frugal | Mason Jar Soup Recipe
I have to admit, years ago I received one of these “soups in jar” as a gift and I was completely elated. They are a quick and easy one pot dinner or lunch, and you can store the jars in …
Christmas Fruit Salad
Forget the traditional canned fruit salads and try this simple 3 ingredient fresh Christmas Fruit Salad. Real food doesn’t have to be boring! Cutting your oranges into rounds and stacking them in a lotus shape with the addition of pomegranate …
Healing Chicken Stock
Stock is one of the most versatile things to create in the kitchen, from chicken, to vegetable, to beef you can really use any protein or veggies you want or have on hand. You can even create perfect stocks from …
Raw Date Bars
Tis the morning before Thanksgiving Day, a cool, calm, sunny morning. I knew I wanted to make something sweet for the holiday to share, but I needed to clear my mind and get some fresh air first. After a nice …
Healthy Substitutes for Holiday Cooking
As someone who has been living a holistic lifestyle for most of their adult life one of the biggest challenges is finding ways to make meals healthier. One common misconception with eating better is that people often think that means …
Healthy Holiday Side Dishes
Ahhh, the holidays are here! Time to sit back, relax, enjoy some family time, open some gifts, eat lot’s of food, and look forward to going on a diet when it’s all over. I can tell you this has been …
Sunflower Seed Hummus | Hair and Scalp Health
The sun is all too often underappreciated. It boosts serotonin in our bodies, gives us vitamin D, and helps us absorb vital minerals. And without it, plants would never grow. The sun feeds our food source, and is a part …
Fresh Salsa
There are so many convenience items in the grocery store that we tend to pick up when we are in a pinch. So many of us don’t read labels, and assume that these foods are just as healthy if we …
Garden Pesto with Sunflower Seeds
Garden Pesto with Sunflower Seeds- a vibrant, fragrant, flavor packed sauce recipe you can use on wraps, sandwiches, pasta, crackers, pizza, fruits, veggies or cheese. Pesto isn’t just for pasta, and with the amount of Basil that yields on just …