A favorite holiday treat, warming the Spirit any time of year. Quick and easy to make: Ingredients: 6 cups hot filtered purified water (may sub any nut or seed milk) 8 pitted dates 1 T cocoa powder (to taste) 2 – 3 drops peppermint oil (to taste) Directions: Place dates and cocoa in a […]
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Organic Ingredients: A mix of savory bitter greens: escarole, arugula, red or green leaf lettuce, cilantro, etc. 1/2 Pomegranate 1/2 sliced avocado 1/2 – 1 head of cauliflower 2-3 mini colored red, orange or red sweet peppers 1 large pitted date 1/2 large chopped carrot 1/4 chopped or sliced small orange sweet potato 1/2 […]
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A Company Favorite Organic Ingredients: One medium to large sliced zucchini Cauliflower – 1/8 cup minced in a food processor A handful of tender baby spinach leaves – de-stemmed Two sliced small to medium heirloom tomatoes 1/2 cup minced pine nuts Chili water (2 -3 small hot chili peppers, 1 whole garlic clove, […]
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Fun and Fancy Food Creativity always has its rewards. When it comes to edible pleasures, in more ways than one, food can be as healthy as it is fun. With endless combinations, you might be as creative as your imagination and time allow. Here are some of my simple endeavors as we prepare for […]
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The seasonal pomegranate turns almost any salad from ordinary to extraordinary, perfect for the holiday festivities. Organic Ingredients: Tender baby greens of your choosing – add escarole or arugula for some extra pizzaz Fresh herb(s) of choice – featured here is garden grown cilantro Pomegranate seeds from one ripe pomegranate Avocado Calamansi lime (may […]
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For Autumn or Any Time: Pumpkin Pecan Banana Nut Nice Cream Organic Raw Ingredients: 3 – 4 frozen peeled chopped ripe bananas 1/2 cup frozen peeled chopped pumpkin 3 pitted medjool dates 2 t. pumpkin spice (optional) 1/2 t. cinnamon or to taste Garnish with: 1/8 cup chopped raw pecans (dehydrated) for topping a […]
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Celebrate Spring and Summer This easy to make bowl is a sure party pleaser. Organic Ingredients: 1 large sweet ripe watermelon 1 – 2 dozen frozen strawberries 1 – 4 fresh or frozen passion fruit (may substitute yellow raspberries) Directions: Cut one watermelon in half on a cutting board. Set one half aside. Holding […]
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A huge fan of salsa fresca or pico de gallo, I am even a bigger fan of homemade gaspacho. Here is my easy to make recipe, a wonderful precursor to any meal or a great meal in and of itself. The best gaspacho begins with sun ripened organic fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes. Organic Ingredients: 6 large […]
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The dreamiest creamiest smoothie yet…. Organic Smoothie Ingredients: 4 peeled tangerines 4 frozen bananas – sliced 6 ounces fresh (rinsed) raspberries 1 heaping teaspoon of fair trade vanilla powder 1 handful of tender baby spinach (optional) Garnish: Raspberry Mint sprig Directions: Prepare all prepared ingredients minus the garnish in a high speed blender like […]
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~A fudge lover’s favorite~ A decadent feel good indulgence for any occasion (minus the guilt), these brownies are favored by fudge and nut lovers alike. Organic Raw Ingredients: 1 cup chopped Brazil nuts (dehydrated) 2 cups pitted medjool dates (pressed firmly into cup) 6 T. cocoa powder Directions: Chop the Brazil nuts. Set aside […]
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