Calling all locals….Sweet Freedom Bakery.
I can barely sit still…..I am super psyched. A new bakery opened on South Street that is similar to Baby Cakes in NYC (now I don’t have to travel to brooklyn). It is a vegan bakery that specializes in being allergy free and uses only the best of the best natural sweeteners (like agave nectar). [...]
Dishwasher Challenge.
I did a little researching and came across a super easy Dishwasher Detergent Recipe. I tested it a few times and I am here to say it works great. It is 1 part Borax and 1 part Washing soda in a mason jar. Use one tablespoon per load. Also put white vinegar in the rinse [...]
Coconut Milk Rice.
Instead of using water in my rice cooker, I have experimented with Coconut milk. Turned out so Yummy. Drizzled some Agave Nectar on top as a final touch. Coconut milk is composed of lauric acid, which is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal (lauric acid is also in breast milk). Coconut milk can help boost the [...]
Basil from the Garden.
Benefits of Basil – has anti-inflamatory effects, blocks the same enzymes as Aspirin – high in vitamin A, which prevents free radicals from adding cholesterol into the bloodstream – has flavonoids that prevents chromosomal and cellular damage ( from radiation and oxygen) Pesto Recipe In my mini chopper, I put the following ingredients until [...]
Roasted Garlic Butter.
The next time you are roasting anything, throw a full garlic bulb or two (don’t peel it or anything) into your pan. When it is done, you can squeeze out the yummy garlic paste and mix with some butter. And, the next time your garlic is starting to sprout (has green stuff growing out [...]
Spaghetti squash.
I have been enjoying the versatility of spaghetti squash since my gram introduced it to me over 15 years ago. Super simple to steam. And you could use as mock spaghetti, add salsa to it (or any of your favorite sauces), or just some EVOO/salt/pepper/garlic. To be honest, it is yummy without anything added to [...]
Raw Veggies may not always be Better.
Remember your mother making you eat your vegetables? She had her reasons, as sad as this may have seemed to you at the time. Often, nutrition gurus will say you should eat your vegetables raw. True, some vegetables are best eaten raw in terms of nutrient content, but many benefit from cooking in order to make [...]
Twice as nice.
Vegetables scraps - Rather than throwing your flavor and nutrient packed vegetable scraps in the trash, freeze them. You can later use them for a vegetable stock. You could also toss them in the blender with some tomatoes or tomato juice for a quick gazpacho soup. Citrus fruit – Zest the peels before discarding and [...]
watercress.
Popeye may have thought spinach was the best route. Only if he knew about watercress…… Wonderful Watercress…Mother Nature’s idea for the perfect natural multi-vitamin, body cleansing detoxicant, and curative powerhouse…and it tastes great too! It is a better source of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium than Apples, [...]
roasting, roasting, roasting.
It is nothing new. Roasting vegetables. It has been my favorite way to prepare veggies (besides steaming). On days that I know I will be home, I have been roasting a big baking sheet of various veggies right before lunchtime. That way I have the veggies for lunch, afternoon picking, and dinner. It also keeps [...]
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