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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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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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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Howdy Partners! If you’ve got a hankering for a healthy, quick & easy chili… then this is for you! With just 5 inexpensive ingredients (4 if you leave out the meat), you’ll have yourself some delicious food with plenty left over for another day! This recipe is wheat & gluten free and can easily be [...]
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No, you don’t have to be a Republican to enjoy this recipe! =) Popular energy drinks are being consumed at an alarming rate… even children are being allowed to drink them and that can be dangerous! Some of the drinks are even being touted as ‘natural’ but hide behind a veil of ingredients that are [...]
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Ever wonder what to do with those ugly brown bananas that you’re getting ready to throw away? This is the perfect whole food recipe for ‘Monkey Muffins’ (aka Banana Bread), using NO refined Sugar or Oil!! Plus the ingredients are actually healthy for you and they taste so good! I always keep these mini-muffins on [...]
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Have you seen the prices on frozen burritos lately? Especially the natural or ‘organic’ ones!! Plus, they don’t always taste that great. Here’s a recipe for ‘Blessed Burritos’ that I know you’ll enjoy! Just don’t forget to serve it with a delicious salad or a tall glass of ‘JimBob‘ juice! If you need to feed [...]
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