1 1/2 c gluten free oats (or gluten free cereal like Barbara’s Puffins) ground 1/4 c hemp seeds ( like Hemp Hearts) 1/4 c snot candy (see recipe below) or raw local honey (I love Pacifica honey) 12 oz raw nut butter (I love MaraNatha no stir almond with coconut butter creamy) 4 oz raw… Read more »
I first tried black bean chocolate cake at the birthday party for a dear girlfriend’s young son. He has food sensitivities and we are always looking for ways to incorporate healthy protein sources and fresh fruits and vegetables that will also pass the taste test of our toughest critics – six kiddos under the age… Read more »
Mama Darcygirlie was with us for a week in sunny southern Cali and it was such a fun time. We played, went to ball practice, cooked and relaxed. I also taught my dear beautiful precious mama about the wonderful amazing gift from heaven that is overnight oatmeal! I know what you are thinking but stay… Read more »
8 ounces 73% dark chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated tangerine zest ½ cup toasted cashews, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon ghee 1 teaspoon local honey 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 Tablespoon each of sesame seeds and sea salt Melt chocolate over simmering water in a double boiler until melted. Stir tangerine zest, ghee, honey, turmeric, sea salt, sesame seeds and about three-quarters of cashews into chocolate…. Read more »
This is my go-to immune booster for flu season, a sore throat or a restless little one. I keep it on hand from Halloween through Easter. 16 oz. raw local honey (I like Pacifica) 2 Tsp organic turmeric powder 1 Tsp ground cinnamon
One of my favorite Masters classes was the study of an ancient Indian medicine system called Ayurveda. The tenets of the system are quite simple but there are unlimited variations. I love to cook warm tri-dosha (Pitta, Kapha and Vata) that act almost like adaptogens and are great for anyone to enjoy. That means each person… Read more »
One of the ways I try to keep the boys interested in healthy food is by letting them chose the ingredients for salads. They love to help with food prep like chopping and mashing. Now that they are old enough to set the table and lead family prayers, I’ve given them each a kid safe… Read more »
When I was younger, we always had cake for our birthdays. Each one of us had a favorite flavor and to be sure, my dad’s favorite cake is coconut cake. It was my grandmother “Granny Goose” who would bake a delicious fluffy three-tiered cake dripping with butter creme frosting and coconut. These days, my dad… Read more »
I love food. I have always enjoyed an intense relationship with food. It has taken four decades to realize that my passion for food has its roots in my heritage. My maternal great grandfather was a pastry chef from southern Italy. He moved to the United States and pursued his career at the Peabody Hotel… Read more »
I just had so much fun putting together an Easter basket for my girlfriend’s husband. Thank you Ms B for your trust in me. <3 It is filled to the brim with all of my favorite healthy products for the local health food store. It was too amazing not to share. Fresh batch of Sweet Bark ~… Read more »