Creating a quick and simple Pumpkin Parfait has been on my to-do list for a few weeks now. The snow is coming down pretty hard today… it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. and my angel girl is napping. Perfect time to create and eat. This Pumpkin Parfait would have been my…
This Fresh Fruit Cake is NOTHING like the horrible, fruit-from-a-can fruit cake you’ve had in the past. I’ve had horrible experiences with nasty fruit cake too. I’m here to transform it from the ‘worst’ to the ‘best’ Christmas tradition. Just like my Cranberry Orange Muffins, this cake is bursting with flavor. It’s tangy,…
I LOVE this time of year! It’s right before Halloween, the leaves are turning colors and beginning to fall, the weather is cool and tepid and ALL the holidays are still ahead of us. Halloween starts off the holidays and starts to stir up my excitement for all the fun family events coming up. It always…
I have tried several vegan crepe recipes without success. They turned out either burnt or in one big pile of batter mess. Finally, I had success in creating the perfect crepe recipe! One tip for cooking vegan crepes is to cook on a low to medium heat. Also before flipping, the top should be bubbly…
This was my first time baking with gluten-free flour. I’m currently playing The Game-On Health Challenge (come play the next round with me!), and I chose a gluten-free meal plan. I LoVe muffins WAY too much to give them up for 6 weeks. So, I needed to find a solution. I was nervous waiting the 15…
Pumpkin = Fall. Fall = Pumpkin. They compliment each other perfectly like a happy, old married couple. I’ve been playing around with several new pumpkin recipes. I’m still working on perfecting my pumpkin spice waffles and pumpkin smoothie, HOWEVER in the meantime enjoy this pumpkin bread. It’s sweet, moist and flavorful. Make a loaf and…
I’ve got a secret love…. my Vitamix Blender! I throw in all sorts of RAW vegetables and fruits, and my Vitamix blends everything so well that it turns out smooth and creamy no matter what. I can’t live without it! This Creamy Peach Smoothie is NO exception. The juiciness of the peaches and sweetness of the…
You need to eat more FAT! No, no… don’t go run to McDonald’s for a cheeseburger. Try eating these healthy fatty foods. They help fight off cancer, stabilize cholesterol levels, burn fat, enhance your bodies ability to absorb nutrients, decrease heart disease, and improve memory and ‘brain’ health. If that isn’t motivation enough,…
I definitely love a quick, power-packed smoothie for busy mornings. It keeps you full and satisfied while the nutrients give you energy to handle to stresses of the day. I love adding oats to my morning smoothies. Along with my Strawberry Banana Morning Smoothie, this Banana Apple Oatmeal Smoothie is a frequent at my home. Oats…
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