Kale is all the rage and packed with nutrition. You can find more details about its nutritional value in my post here. Though I prefer it sauteed, many health enthusiasts are zealous about drinking raw kale smoothies. There are two main ways you can make these in your home kitchen. You can juice the kale with a juicer, though these often filter some of the fiber out. Or, ...
Beverages/ Drinks
Recipe Request from Roger
I moved a few months ago. The opportunity to enjoy a small town life presented itself and my family eagerly decided to pursue it. Yes, there are things we miss about Jacksonville, especially our friends, but we love it here! Suddenly today (the day before our national feasting holiday), Jacksonville seems to miss me. I've had friends e-mailing and texting food related ...
Make Your Own Hot Cocoa Mix- a great gift to make for Christmas or any occasion
With cooler weather and the beginning of November finally here, it is time to start planning for the holidays. Need a practical gift idea? It isn't always easy—especially on a budget—to come up with gifts for everyone on your list. The cocoa recipe below is great to give (and receive!). It is fun to customize the recipe by adding your favorite spices—be sure to make extra ...
Dark Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Shakes
We made Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream on Tuesday, but you can’t have chocolate ice cream and not make a milkshake! Dark Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Shakes Ingredients 1 recipe for Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream 1 cup room temperature coffee (or instant coffee in 1 cup of water) 1 cup frozen cherries ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 packet Stevia (if ...
Chill Out In July!
I have always loved watermelon and I have the pictures to prove it. I can remember eating until my tummy hurt on many occasions. As a matter of fact, my gusto for watermelon was so great that my grandpa always promised me the first melon from the crop. Just as soon as the weather turned warm I'd start asking, "Are the watermelons ready yet?" After what seemed an eternity, weeks ...