Even though it is a little harder these days, we have long held the tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends during the holidays. However, many of our holiday foods often involve a number of rich, savory foods, creamy dips and fried foods. These foods taste good, but they don’t always make our […]
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Nov
Nov
This month is my birthday! My mother always made this special cake for our birthdays and other celebrations. She baked it in a large cookie sheet with a 1-inch side. It’s like a big brownie with icing. Mom used white refined flour and white sugar for this recipe, but it’s just as great using the […]
03
Sep
Sep
It is National Mushroom Month! Many of you may be cooking outdoors this month. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I used to take a portobello mushroom with me whenever I went to cookouts and I wanted to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. I have made this for many […]
14
Aug
Aug
This is one of my favorite recipes! In the hot summer, I find it cool and refreshing! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and raw, so the health benefits are numerous. I like this recipe so much, I made a YouTube video for this recipe. Click here to view the video. This recipe calls for mango, […]
02
Jul
Jul
These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer. Children love to help you create these! Ingredients 2 nori sheets 1 cup Nut Pâté (see recipe below) […]
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Jun
Jun
This is an easy, refreshing, and delicious soup that is great for summer! It can accompany a main dish, a sandwich, or a salad. I highly recommend purchasing certified organic corn, because of the danger of the non-organic Bt toxin in GMO corn. Insect-resistant crops include corn, potatoes, soy, and cotton. Due to genetic modifications, […]
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May
May
I grew up enjoying Waldorf Salad with my family. It always reminds me of my mother. It was one of her favorites. My mother would lovingly make this salad for many of our Sunday dinners. In honor of Mother’s Day that is coming up next week. I thought I would share this recipe with you. […]
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Mar
Mar
Traditional Greek salad is also known as Xoriatiki. An authentic Greek salad features tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, feta, oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil. These ingredients are an easy and delicious way to add important vitamins and minerals, as well as necessary fiber, to your diet. Greek salads are low in calories and nutrient-dense. They […]
14
Feb
Feb
I recently returned from Costa Rica, where cacao is grown, and I brought back some organic cacao and some organic raw, sprouted nuts. I decided to make some dark chocolate candy bark with them to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is easy to do, and my daughter and I thought it turned out absolutely scrumptious. I […]
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Dec
Dec
Merry Christmas And Happy Holiday Wishes from my family to yours. May all the joys of this beautiful holiday season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to make my house smell Christmas-y!!! Here is the recipe for making my home smell Christmas-y! Recipe Easy home aromatherapy and healthy […]