Hi friends! Many of you may remember way back when the “Chia Pet” was popular? They were flying off the shelves in toy stores and drug stores as the new toy that actually grew chia “hair”. However, in cultures long ago, the chia seed was eaten as it was thought to be very nutritious. The…
Recipes
Cranberry Orange Bread with Dark Chocolate Chips
Hi friends, I made this bread around the holidays but decided to put in now because cranberries are so accessible and such a great source of vitamins and minerals, why wait until the holidays to enjoy them? This bread is simply deliciously sweet enough without having to add excess sugar that all of are wanting…
Hearty Vegetable Soup with Orzo
Hi friends, It’s still winter which means for me, it’s still soup season. A hearty bowl of hot goodness is what I want this time of year. Yes, I live in the south, but soup is calling my name, a lot. This soup is fast, easy to make for beginner cooks and versatile in that…
Quinoa Porridge with Cacao and Berries
Hi friends, Tired of oatmeal for your daily breakfast but loves how it gives you the energy you need, making you feel great? Look no further, for quinoa is the answer to “what can I have for breakfast that’s not oatmeal?” but wanting a nice porridge? Quinoa has all of the amino acids of protein,…
Avocado Toast and English Muffin
Hi friends, Avocado toast is so popular today in many restaurants. But there is no chef required to make this utterly nutritious dish at home and it takes literally minutes. A minimum of just two ingredients to whip something that will keep you full for a few hours or dubs as a fantastic side dish…
Old Fashioned “Buttermilk” Flapjacks
Hi Friends, Feeling like pancakes this morning for breakfast? Yet, want something that won’t weigh you down for the rest of the active day? Something that’s light and fluffy, something that’s different from oatmeal but still makes you feel good about nourishing your body? Something that you can feel good about serving your family? Well,…
Vegan Deep Classic Cheesecake by Julie Piatt
Hi friends, For a special evening, I wanted to make a divine cheesecake. I wanted to go to a trusted source who just released her new book, This Cheese is Nuts!: Delicious Vegan Cheese at Home. This cheesecake was so easy to make and did not disappoint. Rich and creamy, very divine and it was a…
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Hi friends, I used to make cookies that were so full of butter and sugar, white flour and yeah, they were really good. I never felt great after having one or two (because we all know that sugar is addictive and you always want more of it). Maybe tired and sluggish may better describe how…