Okay, so we all know about broccoli, and that it’s a healthy vegetable. It seems people either love it or hate it, but broccoli really has so many great qualities. For starters, broccoli is full of fiber, great for keeping a healthy digestive tract. It’s also a good source of Folate, and high in Vitamin … Read more
‘Tis the season for hot chocolate…. isn’t that how the song goes? 🙂 ‘Tis the season for healthy hot chocolate recipes too! These hot chocolate recipes are not only creative, they are healthy and yummy. Be sure to check them out! Here’s a tip: did you know you can substitute cacao powder for cocoa … Read more
Yum! Summer’s not quite over – especially for us here in Arizona! But I figure homemade ice cream recipes are good year-round. 🙂 Sometimes we think of ice cream as an unhealthy, sugar-filled, fat-laden overindulgent treat with no merits. But I really feel differently! Sure, most store-bought ice cream is just exactly that. (Although, Haagen … Read more
Hello everyone! Time for a quick recipe. Who here loves cole slaw? Here’s a recipe for a quick, easy coleslaw that I came up with years ago, it is tried and true and it’s probably our family’s favorite side dish. My boys will never turn their nose up at this cole slaw. 🙂 Quick and … Read more
I’m sure we all remember those bright red, flavorful, STICKY squares, wrapped in plastic, aptly named snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups. Well, did you know you can make your own flavorful, HEALTHY homemade fruit roll-ups? No trip to the store required. “How on earth can fruit roll-ups be healthy?” I’m sure you’re wondering. It’s because of the … Read more
Just in time for Christmas, here are 23 gluten-free cookies recipes for you to try! I think I heard Santa was going gluten-free this year, you know… 😉 Enjoy! And if you have some favorite gluten-free cookie recipes, please share them in the comments. Merry Christmas! (And these can be enjoyed all year long!) … Read more
Have you heard of the wonders of that familiar backyard “weed,” dandelion? I’m sure you have, but for those who haven’t… dandelion is an amazing plant and flower, packed with vitamins and healing properties! Did you know… Dandelion is used to purify the blood? Every part of the dandelion is edible? Dandelions have anti-cancer properties? … Read more
How many different ways can you make a fruit salad? I love salads! These days, they seem more convenient than ever, with ready-made salad kits and most fruits and vegetables so easily available. But how amazing are fruit salads? Healthy, filled with vitamins and nutrients, and also easy to convince children to eat. 🙂 While … Read more
Looking for healthy butternut squash recipes? These real-food, unique winter squash recipes are all a great place to start. Be sure to comment with your favorite way to make butternut squash! 23 Unique & Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes Butternut Squash Porridge (Grain-Free) from It’s a Love/Love Thing Beef Chili with Butternut Squash from Everyday Maven … Read more
I don’t think I have to be the one to tell you about how awesome pumpkin pie is. Mmm! The epitome of fall season: soft, creamy, pumpkin-y goodness, either hot or cold! With whipped cream on top… Yum. But what if pumpkin pie was only a starting point for something … Read more