Real Food and Drinks for your body mind and spirit.
Real food and real drinks should be a part of everyone's diet.
Cinnamon apples are definitely a fall delight for the tastebuds. So this warm smoothie hits the spot from fall throughout the winter months. This one takes a little extra prep work to prepare it just like I prefer it. Even though I use a Vitamix blender, I like to do a bit of the cooking […]
Continue Reading
Date ball snacks are quick and easy to make using only 3 ingredients and a food processor. Loaded with real food for energy, vitamins, and minerals. This makes 12 – 15 1-inch size date balls. Ingredients: 6 dates, pitted 3/4 to 1 cup dehydrated apples 1 cup of walnuts (or any of your favorite nut) […]
Continue Reading
I found this recipe at the Minimalist Baker’s blog. It is definitely a good alternative to those brand name chips. (Hey, I hear ya….I was addicted to those chili Fritos too, but….hear me out.) Here is my personal review: I give these 3.5 out of 5 stars. Knowing that the reason they didn’t score higher […]
Continue Reading
I’ve had the opportunity to share this recipe at quite a few parties during the Christmas holidays and it received great reviews. Most are very surprised when they discover that the ‘caramel’ dip doesn’t contain any sugar or dairy. (Surprise…it’s made using dates!) Ingredients: 4 large Fuji or Gala Apples (I think I would even […]
Continue Reading
Popcorn is an easy, quick and satisfying REAL snack food. I use a┬áPOPCO Popcorn Popper┬áto make popcorn. I am not normally an advocate of the microwave, but when it comes to making popcorn I am. I can make oil-free popcorn easily using this popper. Feel free to use oil, but be careful if you are […]
Continue Reading
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter (peanut butter smooth style without salt) 1/8 cup brown rice syrup (maple syrup or other sweetener) 1/4 cup coconut sugar (coconut palm sugar) ┬¥ cup, 20 grams rice cakes, crushed 1 cup (90 g) oats (soaked would be best) 2/3 cup (100 g) quinoa, soaked (quinoa uncooked) 1 TBS chocolate chips 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 […]
Continue Reading
Lately, this has been my “go to” morning smoothie to “get going”. Ingredients:2 cups water1/2 avocado1 stalk celery2 TBS nut butter2 Medjool dates1 TBS hemp protein1/2 frozen banana (or add a couple of ice cubes)1 scoop green “super food” powder Directions:Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. I use a Vitamix – it is […]
Continue Reading
This morning it took me a while to get around to preparing my first meal around 11 am. I had already had 32 ounces of water (mixed with barley green powder and 1/2 of a lemon which has now become my regular morning routine.) But at this hour of the morning, ┬áI felt like I […]
Continue ReadingI’m going to give you the basic recipe…then some ideas on the add-ins to achieve different flavors Ingredients: Dehydrator – Before 1/4 cup flax seeds 1/4 cup psyllium husks 2 carrots 3/4 cup water 1/8 tsp salt Directions: Place all ingredients into a high speed blender such as a Vitamix and blend until smooth. Spread […]
Continue ReadingIngredients:2 Altufo mangos2 peaches, nectarines and/or apricots1/2 cup strawberries1 – 2 TBS green onions (or red onions)3 leaves of fresh basilgreen salad mixture as desiredDash of Cayenne Pepper (to taste)Oh, and I added a few bits of grapefruit today…Directions: (Simply add every to a bowl and toss together) Peeled and sliced mangos Chopped peaches, nectarines […]
Continue Reading