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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pre-Packaged snack bars are usually very expensive and the ingredients are not as healthy as you think… Here’s a tasty recipe to make your own ‘Mojo-Licious’ snack bars that solve both of these problems. Enjoy! Feel free to post any questions or comments you may have & don’t forget to subscribe here or at YouTube [...]
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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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Just in time for summer… Here’s a delicious, easy to make recipe for ‘non’ ice cream or soft serve using yummy peaches and creamy almonds… perfect for raw foodies, lactose intolerant, and health-nut weirdos like us! This recipe is dedicated to my brand new niece… Welcome to the world Stella, you’re a sweet little ‘peach’ [...]
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Although I love cookbooks, I’m terrible at leaving recipes alone… I always want to modify and try out my own variations of recipes – especially desserts! This recipe is no different: I found a basic recipe for macaroons in a Raw Food books called “Raw Food – Real World”and tweaked it Hawaiian Style. You don’t [...]
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