I have always loved picnics. There is just something that cannot be beat about dining outdoors. This is probably why I am such a huge fan of camping—picnics, three meals a day! As we traveled on our family vacation last week, we were very lucky to visit what is probably one of the most beautiful picnic destinations in the world, Shackleford Banks, NC. This quaint barrier island ...
Taste of Home
This last week I had the privilege of taking my family to my favorite childhood vacation destination, the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We were welcomed with true southern hospitality by an old family friend and enjoyed the long journey, admiring the farms I had grown up near along the way. There are many things that say North Carolina to me. The first flavor that usually ...
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 ...
Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
My friend Bebe has found avocados to be an excellent option for her son Roe as he struggles with food allergies. Mashed, sliced, or diced, they make a great snack but did you know that they are also an excellent substitute for “cream” in non-dairy raw foods? As I started thinking about how versatile avocados can be, I decided to get out my favorite blender and start playing ...
