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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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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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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