Many moons ago, just before Easter, I was born. It was one of the few times in my life that I was exceptionally early (6 weeks to be exact). I came home from the hospital just before Easter Sunday. Since then Easter and my birthday have shared a close proximity and I've often ended up with Easter-themed cakes and treats. Somewhere my mother has a photo of the time I climbed ...
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Healthy Whole Grain Crepes with Coconut Oil
I absolutely loved helping my mom make crepes when I was a little girl. We would make a huge batch on special occasions and it was always my job to oversee quality control by eating any that weren’t perfect circles. With spring break around the corner, I am planning a similar adventure with my kids. I always try to plan a few fun kitchen activities when they are on ...
Rich Vegan Chocolate Fondue- A Food You Are Sure to Love!
When it comes to a favorite food, I think the majority of women would agree with me when I say it would have to be chocolate! A 2007 BBC news article quotes Dr. David Lewis of the Mind Lab as saying, “Chocolate beats kissing hands down when it comes to providing a long-lasting body and brain buzz”. Psychologist Sue Wright said “Chocolate contains phenylethylamine which can ...
Tropical Awesome Oatmeal – Recipe for Steel Cut Oats with Mango, Bananas, and Coconut Oil
In addition to being expensive, cooking for a crowd can also be a lot of work. This versatile recipe is easy to multiply to fit the size of your crowd and it is not very expensive to make. I love that you do most of the work the night before and have a delicious and nutritious whole grain breakfast option that is sure to please a crowd. Since I am in the Florida Keys ...
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 ...
