A couple of years ago, some friends of ours invited us to their house to pick blueberries. She said they had more blueberries than they knew what to do with, and even with the birds getting their bellies full there were still plenty to pick. It was the 4th of July, so I knew I had some convincing to do with my husband. After a … Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Muffins with Lemon Sugar Sprinkle
Strawberry season is here and that means our home is filled with lots of goodies made with fresh strawberries! If your anything like me you are always looking for a new dessert recipe. Dinner just seems more exciting when something sweet follows. I had several strawberry recipes racing through my mind, but this one stood out. I love the brightness that the flavors brings, and … Continue reading Strawberry and Lemon Cream Tart
Does anyone else feel like breakfast foods are full of sugar? Americans consume about 170 pounds of sugar a year, up from under 20 pounds per year in the 1700’s! Sugar has been associated with over 60 ailments including but not limited to allergies, anxiety, cancer, arthritis, behavior problems, diabetes, eczema, fatigue, heart disease, weakened immunity, osteoporosis, and ulcers just to name a few. We … Continue reading Chia Pudding
Have you ever been preparing a special dinner and your so focused on the main dish you wonder what you could make for dessert? Well, I have found myself there many times. Thankfully, I have certain dishes I turn to in a crunch, and this delicious, easy, chocolaty dessert is at the top of my list. When you don’t know where to turn, turn to … Continue reading Chocolate Mousse with Homemade Whipped Cream
I’m always thinking of ways to sneak something healthy into my kids food. I have to admit, I feel like such a prankster when I’m doing it. One time I made Black Bean Brownies. I served them up like they were getting the treat of the century. They gobbled them up and asked for more. After they ate them and the only thing left were … Continue reading Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Cookies
Have you found its hard to find quick healthy options for breakfast or snacks….? I know I have. Let’s talk breakfast for minute. I think most Americans breakfast consist of processed cereal, toaster waffles, oversweetened oatmeal, and I hope I’m not right….but pop tarts. You may wonder why these are bad, well, these processed morning treats are full of GMO’s and MSG which cause more … Continue reading Raw Energy Balls
I think we all love hot chocolate now and then, but do you know what’s in it? I think it will shock you! In my journey to crack the label code, (and yes it is a code) every now and then I would stumble upon something and I didn’t think to turn the product over and check out the ingredients. I came across some packets … Continue reading Healthy Hot Chocolate with Coconut Whipped Cream
