These shortbread cookies are so awesome and super quick to make. No rolling out dough and fussy stuff involved. Just press them in the pan and you are good to go. These babies are gluten-free too. And no, you can’t tell. I modified an old recipe of my mom’s that my husband really likes. Didn’t…
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The Best Gingerbread Ever!
Check out these cute train molds that I bought on sale at our local supermarket. My husband laughed when I brought them home for our 13 year old. But I knew better ~ he loved them! He decorated a couple and then I sprinkled powdered sucanat on the rest. This wonderful, rich-tasting gingerbread cake with…
Hot Pumpkin Goji Smoothie
This warming smoothie hits the spot on a cool fall or winter morning. You will be surprised how much of a treat this smoothie is, and it is so good for you too. It is definitely one of my faves. 1/4 to 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin (fresh or canned) 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp…
Kale and Cilantro Detox Smoothie
This low glycemic smoothie is so creamy and delicious and loaded with magical ingredients too. Cilantro is a potent heavy metal detoxifier, kale is a blood purifier, good for the eyes, bones, skin among many other magical things, cucumber is cooling and wonderful for the skin and joints and lemon helps to cleanse the liver…
Artichoke and White Bean Dip
This recipe is so versatile. It can be used as a dip, spread on a sandwich or stuffed into a wrap. It adds great texture and flavour and is simple to make. This recipe was adapted from Clean Food by Terry Walters. 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 green onion, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice…
Make your own raw chocolate. It’s so simple!!
I made chocolate for my sweethearts this Valentine’s Day. I had all of the ingredients and have been wanting to make it for so long, and I am so glad that I did. It was easier than I ever could have imagined. Here are the steps and links to the ingredients that you will need: First…
Superfood Trail Mix
A simple filling antioxidant-rich snack to make for when you are craving something salty sweet. Keep a batch at work for an afternoon treat. This would be a great simple idea to make as a gift for someone special. A teacher perhaps. Putting a jar of this together wouldn’t be inexpensive but you have the flexibility of…