Here is my second installment of quick tips on how to get your kids to eat the good stuff. Tip 102, cook together. Piper gets so excited to cook with me now. No matter what I am making, she wants to help. And I promise you it tastes so much better to them if they help make it. She has been obsessing over ice cream lately, so we made no sugar, vitamix ice cream together. Ingredients: frozen coconut milk and frozen bananas. That's it!!...READ MORE
May 6, 2013
Mom Monday {food to love}
I am so proud to share with you some images captured at my latest Food to Love workshop. For those of you that are new here, Food to love is an afternoon I host for parents or anyone really, that is interested in learning about eating healthy foods. We talk about tips on getting your kids (or husbands) to eat their veggies, and above all, we learn the importance of eating whole real foods.
One of the most amazing things that happened since my first...READ MORE
April 22, 2013
Happy Earth Day!
I am feeling so refreshed and inspired after a fabulous Food to Love workshop yesterday. We had the most amazing group of women it really was an empowering afternoon. I will be giving you a little peek into the workshop later. But first I wanted to share this delicious recipe for a Quinoa Avocado Cilantro salad I made for the ladies yesterday. It was huge hit, and since I promised them the recipe I decided I would share it with you all as well!
There...READ MORE
April 1, 2013
Mom Monday {Superfood Granola}
I am finally sharing my secret Superfood Granola recipe. I gave this granola to close friends and family for the holidays, and ever since they keep asking me for the recipe (or a refill). The thing I love about this granola is that typically store bought granola is filled with sugars and is definitely not as healthy as it may appear. This granola is sweetened by just a little bit of honey and dates. This recipe over on Relishing It is the basis for my...READ MORE
November 26, 2012
Magic Date Balls
For Thanksgiving this year, I decided to make these amazing tiny bites of goodness, which I have dubbed "Magic Date Balls" appropriately.
With these Date Truffles from Sprouted Kitchen as my guide I created these tiny bites.
I love how easy it is to create homemade Almond Butter! Literally just put almonds in the food processor and whirl them up for about 8 minutes...voila you have almond butter!
I think what makes these so special is not...READ MORE
