It doesn’t take much to convince me that making something yourself is always better than store bought… this is also true for butter. After making it once in my KitchenAid Stand Mixer, I couldn’t believe my taste buds! It was so creamy and full of flavor! Plus, the byproduct when making butter is buttermilk… perfect for [...]
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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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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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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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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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Most store bought dehydrated fruit is soaked in sugar and preserved with sulfites… plus they’re outrageously expensive – YIKES! Making your own naturally dehydrated fruit is cheap and easier than you think, plus they taste like the real thing… because that’s exactly what they are! Enjoy!
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My kids have never had a Jamba Juice before… but they have had ‘JimBob’ Juice! (I know, I’m weird) Whoever says they can’t get their kids to eat greens hasn’t tried this juice… and it’s not just for kids! It might be hard to believe, but it’s so delicious! Feel free to send me any [...]
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Ok, I admit it… I’m a bit of a Pizza Snob. I really dislike the cheap pizza that comes from ‘huts’, and from the little dude wearing a toga – but I’m also too cheap to pay for a ‘gourmet’ pizza made by a ‘knight’ who claims that his ‘table is round’ (if you catch my drift).
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This recipe is very easy and can be changed into a semi-’raw’ dish if you only stir-fry the noodles and put the raw veggies on top. This is the perfect recipe if you are transitioning to a raw food (or whole food) lifestyle.
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A lot of moms want to know how it’s possible to get the recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies into their families diet… Well, here is a recipe and ‘how to’ video for one of my favorite ways. Ok, so there’s no dirt actually involved in the process – but since the end result [...]
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