I have 3 boys… which means not even 5 minutes after breakfast, they are pre-programed to start asking “Mommy, can we have a snack?” I swear you could feed them an entire cow and they’d be planning their next meal before the last bite is swallowed! Gosh how I love boys! =) Needless to say, [...]
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If you didn’t know it already, I live on a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific ocean (along with about 50 thousand other people), and although the weather is great all year ’round, there are no ‘great‘ Mexican food restaurants. Sure there a a couple of ‘ok‘ ones, but nothing authentic that screams [...]
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If you’ve ever been to Hawaii, chances are you’ve been offered a delicious concoction called POG (which stands for Passion, Orange, & Guava). It’s typically offered on your airplane ride over and is often referred to as the ‘Official Drink of Hawaii.’ It is sold in every store here, and by the gallon at Costco. [...]
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Sure it comes conveniently packaged in bags at Costco, or all ready to go in the bulk bin at your local supermarket… But let’s be honest, most of us don’t like at least one of the ingredients in the pre-made trail mix! Oh come now, you know you’ve eaten all the M&M’s out of the bag, and [...]
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Sometimes I crave pancakes… not often, but every now and then they call my name. Unfortunately, one of my little guys is completely gluten & dairy intolerant, so I usually push my craving aside and make something else. But not today! Today, I am going to make some pancakes that everyone can eat! My first few [...]
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Most people are familiar with the two most famous ‘Nut’ Butters: Peanut Butter & Almond Butter… but have you ever tried Coconut Butter? A few years ago, I dug deep into my pocketbook a bought a jar of the stuff - it was expensive & unfortunately, divinely delicious! I knew I couldn’t afford to keep [...]
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What do birthday parties and an Ol’ Yeller movie have in common? Absolutely nothing… except for the sad feeling at the end when everybody is being served cake & ice cream and I have to tell my kids they can’t have any. Thankfully there’s no rabid dog to shoot. I have several special dessert recipes [...]
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I always feel a little sorry for my kids when they get invited to a birthday party. Because of their allergies, they almost never can eat anything that is served… including the best part – dessert! So like always, I pack our own food, and a bring a special treat that I save for such [...]
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The ice cream truck just passed my house like it does everyday, blaring the same warbly tune we all remember as kids. My 3 boys stare out the window to watch all the neighbor kids running out to buy their treats. I’m fairly certain the ice cream man doesn’t carry a Dairy Free, Dye Free [...]
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Store bought Brown Rice Flour & White Rice Flour is relatively expensive when compared to buying Whole Grain Rice. Plus, there’s nothing fresher and more nutrient rich than grinding grains yourself. With the VitaMix, you can make Fresh Organic Brown Rice Flour in less than 60 seconds from Whole Brown, White or Multi Grain Rice [...]
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Did you know that the VitaMix can make Fresh Powdered Sugar in less than 60 seconds from White Sugar or Evaporated Cane Juice? Since I rarely cook with Sugar I don’t have much need to keep Powdered Sugar on hand. But for those few times when a special recipe calls for it, I whip out my trusty [...]
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Because of its high oil content, flax meal can go rancid quickly… especially if it’s not stored correctly. Rarely do stores sell flax meal that is actually ‘fresh’. Not only can it go bad, but you might loose out on all of the best nutrients and health benefits from the flax. The best solution for [...]
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One of my major pet peeves is licking your fingers… but I may have to make an exception for this recipe! It’s a Raw Chocolate Frosting Recipe that is Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free & sooooo creamy it might convince you never to use the store-bought stuff again! Plus it only uses 5 easy [...]
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Yes, this recipe is so good, it should be labeled TOP SECRET! But since my wonderful mother taught me to share, I’m going give away another one of our family’s all-time favorite recipes. You will need your secret decoder ring to decipher the recipe written in invisible ink… but be careful, this message with self-destruct [...]
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For a limited time each year, McDonalds comes out with their signature Shamrock Shake… a artificial green concoction with so many unhealthy ingredients I wouldn’t feed it to my (hypothetical) pet pig. However, it must contain some mind-altering drug, because everyone and their mother seems to be walking around drinking one. Not wanting to be [...]
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One of the top questions I receive on a regular basis is “What do you feed your family for breakfast?” Well, everyone in our family drinks the same smoothie for breakfast every day. I start my kids on it when they are about 1 years old and we all drink exactly the same amount. It [...]
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So I looked up the word ‘Germaphobe‘ on the Urban Dictionary online… and I found my name there! Here’s what it said: Germaphobe: “Any person (namely Erika) who is obsessed with cleanliness and defeating bacteria. These individuals will turn on faucets with their elbows and hand sanitize on an hourly basis.” Ok, so I don’t [...]
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I am so excited! VitaMix rarely offers any discounts or incentives… but I just received an email from VitaMix saying that any visitor who buys a VitaMix during the month of February using my promotion code (06-004166) will be automatically entered into a drawing at the end of the month!!!! In total there will be 31 [...]
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Sometimes you just feel like eating something crunchy… but without the guilt & that’s good for you too! Pair these dehydrated corn chips with some guacamole or salsa and you have the perfect snack! This recipe is a great alternative for anyone following or transitioning into a raw food lifestyle! It contains organic corn, no [...]
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YeeHaw!! With 3 boys it was only natural for us to throw a Cowboy themed party for our youngest son’s #1st Birthday. First birthdays are a really big tradition in Hawaii – with over 100 people invited, I wanted to give everyone a small token of our thanks for showing up and sharing this special [...]
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