Too often, we don’t stay hydrated when we are sweating and working out. Here, we share a homemade electrolyte drink that gives you the fuel to push forward without too much sugar and artificial ingredients that plague the sports drink industry. There are common ingredients that we all have in […]
Recipes
There are so many yummy pesto combinations and this one really hit the umami punch with a pairing of nutritional yeast and miso paste. Lots of kale is popping up in my garden from last year’s planting and this was the start to the pesto. I chose nutritional yeast instead […]
Fig Stuffed Cookies for a crowd. “One of the best cookies you have ever made.” Dana This all started with having a bag of dried figs and wondering what I could do with them. I considered some sort of bar but I wanted something that was not crumbly and I […]
Chicken pizza crust is all the rage right now and I’m all in. Protein packed and a recipe you can adapt to your taste buds make this chicken pizza crust recipe a keeper and a regular rotation on busy nights. I’ll pop the chicken in to dry out for 10 […]
This recipe creates a luxurious and delicious treat that satisfies and delights your tastebuds. A great holiday dish, though it works all year round! MAKES 20 DATES Cream filling ½ c cashews, soaked for 2 hours, drained and rinsed 2 T water 1 T coconut oil, melted 1 t lemon […]
This Festive Salad has beautiful layers of colors and textures and is a tasty combination. We’re making this for the holiday table. Walnut Vinaigrette ¼ cup EVOO 2 Tablespoons Walnut oil 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt Pinch Ground black pepper Put all ingredients in a glass […]
Do you struggle to find a good quality gluten free bread? And one that doesn’t break-the bank? On a cold day here in December, I turned to one of my favorite cookbooks Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin. Every single recipe has been a home run. This Buckwheat […]
Need the perfect hostess gift or want a sweet and savory and spicy appetizer to share – this Nuts Mole recipe delivers! What we like best about this recipe: you can customize it. Want less sweet? leave it out Can’t take the heat? skip it Don’t have a particular nut? […]
The pumpkins and winter squash are overflowing at the grocery store and more varieties seem to be popping up these days. These I bought at Trader Joe’s and I wish I had written down the name of the pumpkin…Anyone know!? The little ones are called Honeynut. On these crisp fall […]
Want something creamy and delicious, with some extra protein and fat? Need something instead of dairy? Here we share a basic cashew cream that livens up many dishes. Do let us know how you use it. soak 1 cup of raw cashews in water for 2 hours drain the cashews […]
There are 100 ways to make pesto. At the end of summer, you never want to see those herbs go to the compost bin so pesto to the rescue. Here we have one of our favorites from our cookbook nourish – a community supported cookbook. Walnut Pesto created by Margo […]
Hydration is key all year long – but with the summer heat, we often need to stay on top it it more. Summer fruits are a great way to get more hydration in with watermelon topping the list followed by strawberries, cantaloupe, and peaches. Here is a crowd pleasing summer […]