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Fall Snack-time: Apple Cinnamon Chips
It isn’t Fall without fresh, local, organic apples! Growing up in a colder climate with local apple farms, the Fall season brings back those wonderful memories of apple picking at my Grandmother’s, homemade applesauce that never had the chance to cool before we gobbled it all up, and warm apple crisp. If you’re heading out for apples […]
Apple Walnut Tart (Gluten Free)
This delicious raw crust is the perfect combination of sweetness and nutrient dense foods, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising health benefits. In just one serving it provides an excellent source of magnesium, potassium, omega 3, and fiber, making it a welcome, delicious change from the traditional apple pie.
Why cooking matters…
As we wind down last month’s focus on food ingredients and their many health effects, I couldn’t go without mentioning another Fall focus; cancer awareness! With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness month and October Breast Cancer Awareness, there are lessons we can adapt into our lives, whether we’ve experienced cancer in our family or not! This […]
Entertaining & Eating Out with Food Allergies
Hosting a dinner party or children’s party can be fun until that one guest declares their dislike for the main entrée you have spent hours preparing. Worse yet, a guest has a food allergy or intolerance to one of the ingredients. As someone who truly enjoys cooking for others, with the exception of the “picky […]
5 Foods Affecting Mood/Behavior
With school back in session and the summer fun mostly to a close, how do you get the kids to settle down and focus? The summer activities with less structure may seem like the culprit, but how about mealtimes. Yes, food can affect mood and behavior! Taking a closer look at these five common offenders […]
Tea, the other Green…
With the summer heat and added thirst, it may be easy to eliminate tea from our list of summer drinks, but you may change your mind when you discover the wonders of green tea. First we need to dispel the myth that all tea is dehydrating. Certain teas can not only hydrate like water, but […]
Simple Summer Flavor with Herbs…
Herb gardens sure look & smell wonderful, but to someone who doesn’t garden it may seem challenging, not to mention what to do with the herbs once you grow them. Potted herbs are a great way to start without a lot of fuss. Not being much of a gardener myself, I have found a new love for […]
Essential Sunburn Relief Spray
One of my favorite go to essential oils is truly “essential” to having in your cabinet, especially after indulging in a little too much fun in the sun. Lavender is typically known for its deep relaxation benefits, its beautiful scent, and soft purple flowers to brighten any day (if you’re fortunate enough to have it […]
Basil Lime Watermelon Salad
This zesty take on the watermelon salad has become a favorite in our house during the hot summer months. The flavors of the lime, basil and avocado combine well with the jalapeno slices to give it that little punch and make it stand out from the normal summer salads. Watermelon not only tastes great, then […]