Flatbread is a versatile bread that is easy to make and a tasty way to use some of that sourdough. You can serve them along side any meal or top them with as desired for a quick snack or lunch. This version of flat bread is deliciously nutty with a light crunch from the sesame and chia seeds. Chia seeds add a boost of … [Read more...]
“One-Eyed Jacks” aka Egg in the Hole
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Sometimes the simplest meals are the most enjoyed. Well this egg dish is no exception. It shouldn't have, but it really did surprise me just how much my family enjoyed these eggs. It was a super hit...and for dinner none the less! I hope you give this easy meal a-go and see how your family enjoys it. Let us know in the … [Read more...]
Sweet & Tangy Dried Mango Slices
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Dried mangoes make a great snack. Unfortunately the dried mangoes you find in the store usually have added sulphur dioxide and are coated in sugar; sometimes they even have artificial colorings as well. The good news is that it is easy to dry your own, all you need is an inexpensive dehydrator. These homemade mango snacks … [Read more...]
Seedless Blackberry Freezer Jam
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Blackberry jam has always been my favorite. But up until now I have always purchased it from the grocery store. Not anymore though, since I prefer to avoid all of that refined sugar in my diet, I make it myself. Homemade jams are easy to make, especially freezer jams -- and now that I've found Pomona's Universal Pectin I … [Read more...]
Cheesy “Leftover Pasta” Frittata
This frittata is easy to prepare -- making it a perfect meal to throw together on a last minute notice. Great for surprise guests or just when you need a fast, delicious, nutritious meal for breakfast, brunch-lunch, or even dinner! Feel free to use your favorite vegetables, cheese(s), and herbs/spices in this dish as … [Read more...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter-Spread
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Chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home and tastes far better than the common store-bought variety (Nutella®). What's more is that you can avoid the excess sugar and other ingredients that you don't need. Let's take a look at those ingredients, found on the Nutella® website -- sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, … [Read more...]
Creamy Salmon & Veggie Pasta Dinner
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This delicious meal is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for those occasions when you want to make a good dinner for your family but are strapped for time. It's filled with lots of veggies in a scrumptious creamy sauce that even picky eaters will want to gobble up. One family member that is not so fond of salmon … [Read more...]
Germinated (Sprouted) Brown Rice
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Brown Rice can be a nourishing food in your diet. But like all grains it contains Phytic Acid which blocks your absorption of those great nutrients. Soaking the brown rice alone is not enough to make these nutrients available. The rice must be germinated (sprouted) in order to get the most out of it. It is said that … [Read more...]
Better Than Gatorade: Coconut Water
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When you need something refreshing to drink why not choose the original sports drink! Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American … [Read more...]
How Do You View Health?
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Today I was reviewing my email and news feeds. In my box were some interesting articles from many large stream medical blogs, some of them even focus on a more natural approach to health. But many of them still approach health as an American would. Want to understand where I am going with all this, then look over the bullet … [Read more...]
