June 9, 2014

Mom Monday {homemade flavored almond milk}

It's no secret I am a huge fan of almond milk. So I started playing around with different flavors. These make the best dessert for my little one, and there is no sugar in any of these! So brilliant, the dates make them quite sweet, and they are super delicious, organic, and a great, healthy alternative to the regular flavored milks kids tend to like. Simply follow the instructions for the regular almond milk here. Then add the strained milk back to...READ MORE

April 28, 2014

Mom Monday {strawberry quinoa bowls}

With spring here, we are getting so many delicious things in our CSA basket. Here is a salad I whipped up for a party we had this weekend. It was a huge hit with parents and kids alike. Even with the parents that shall we say don't normally go for the quinoa! Enjoy! PS. if you have kids that are not huge fans of salad, try calling them bowls...READ MORE

March 18, 2014

In the Kitchen {hydrating ice tea latte}

This is my new afternoon pick me up. The aromas from the Paromi coconut almond tea are so amazing I promise you. Simply make your tea. Chill. Then add 1/4 cup Harmless Harvest coconut water and your milk of choice (half and half, almond milk). Serve over ice and enjoy. Best...READ MORE

January 21, 2014

5 Healthy Recipes to Try this Week

Sometimes a little inspiration is all I need to get me out of a cooking rut. Here are my favorite healthy recipes to try this week. Let me know if you guys try any of them! Avocado Toasts Shitake Bok Choy Soba Bowl South India Lentil Cakes with Raita Kale & Egg Salad Orange Avocado Feta...READ MORE

January 20, 2014

Mom Monday {Best Almond Milk EVER!}

Ok so Piper and I have a new obsession lately. It's this milk we have been making together. It's not technically just an Almond Milk, but for lack of a better name (I am open to suggestions), we have named it the best Almond Milk EVER! There are several secret ingredients which include dates and salted macadamia nuts as well as some cashews. This has turned into our "treat". When we want something sweet its the perfect thing. Serve it chilled or even over...READ MORE