12 April, 2014

Kale Chips with Spicy Yogurt Dip

My husband and I went out to dinner the other night and I saw something on the appetizer menu that I had never seen at a restaurant before.  Kale chips!  I have heard of kale chips and saw so many...

1 April, 2014

Beet Salsa

Beets are one of those vegetables that I really had not started eating until I started eating more cleanly.  I think some of that has to do with shopping at more farmers markets and here in Arizona beets grow really...

29 March, 2014

Aluminum Stinks: Make Your Own Deodorant

I have noticed on television lately some jokes about how people smell when they use a natural deodorant.  The jokes imply that when people use natural, aluminum free deodorant that they smell bad. Aluminum in deodorant acts to close the...

15 March, 2014

Homemade Graham Crackers: Gluten Free and Vegan

My favorite store bought graham crackers used to be the Honey Maid Oatmeal Crunch.  I loved the flavor that the cinnamon and oats added to these crackers.  I have not had these in quite some time.  I looked up the...

8 March, 2014

Shamrock Shake Made with Real Ingredients

I don’t know about you but I was a big fan of shamrock shakes.  I was sad that they were only available for a short time in March for St. Patrick’s Day.  Now I am just sad that they are...

3 March, 2014

Creamy Avocado Oats: The Power Breakfast

I am an avocado lover for sure.  I eat at least half of one avocado every single day.  They are so creamy and luscious.  I add them to salads, smoothies, and even morning oatmeal.  Avocado has sometimes received a bad...

12 February, 2014

Chocolate Scones with Strawberry Jam

One of the most important lessons about food I can share with you is that (as much as possible) it should be REAL.  I am not talking about foods bought in a box or a package but real homemade foods...

7 February, 2014

Homemade Granola

One of the first posts I did was on What is in Your Breakfast?  Boxed cereals can be loaded with processed sugar and refined grains not to mention that they are so expensive.  This homemade granola is my absolute favorite recipe!...