Once upon a time, "Magic Shell" was my absolute favorite ice cream topping. It's been a long time since I've tasted it. Now that we avoid all processed foods, packaged, bottled foods in our home...I decided to make my own. It's so easy and I knew the kids would love it as much as I do. And indeed they did! Give it a try and … [Read more...]
Grain-free Yellow Vanilla “Bean” Cake
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This cake is delicious, healthy, reduced in sugar, and grain-free. And yes I really mean the delicious part. The cake is made with one secret ingredient that might have you unsure about it, but trust me when I say you won't even know it's there when you take a bite. What is this "secret ingredient"?............well, it's … [Read more...]
No Bake “Creamy” Key Lime Pie *
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This "key lime" pie is easy to make and the perfect dessert for spring-summer. It is very rich and creamy, so a little slice goes a long way. Top this key lime pie with homemade whipped cream and/or strawberries. Or for a lovely treat, top with a fluffy meringue topping (see instructions below). 1 baked and cooled … [Read more...]
Health Is Basic Math!
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What would you say if I told you good health was just a matter of performing some simple math. Yes it is true, just use subtraction and addition rules to help you gain better health. Today lets take a look at the subtraction rule and how removing things from your diet can help. Now I am not talking about removing calories … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Pudding – Simple or Over the Top
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This chocolate pudding is a favorite among all who try it, from kids to adults alike. It has a rich "dark" chocolate flavor that is creamy and decadent. Serve well chilled, as is, for a "simple" but delicious dessert. Or better yet, go "over the top" and serve it with a meringue topping that will delight your taste … [Read more...]
Ground Beef & Potato Hash
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This meal is easy to pull together and simple in all manners. Simple as it is though, your family will enjoy it no doubt - as mine do :) Serve with Eggs cooked Over-Easy (1 per person/serving) and Lacto-fermented Ketchup (BBQ Sauce). This hearty meal makes a great dinner as well as breakfast. 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed … [Read more...]
Easter Day Coconut Cake
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This coconut cake is very moist and full of coconut flavor. Perfect for Easter Day when topped with a generous layer of "Fluffy" Buttery Cream-Cheese Frosting and sprinkled with shredded coconut on top. Yummm! 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour OR spelt flour 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 1 cup filtered water (or … [Read more...]
“Fluffy” Buttery Cream-Cheese Frosting *
This super fluffy, buttery cream cheese frosting is great for topping most any cake. Such as this coconut cake, or carrot cake, spice cake, even chocolate cake. You won't even miss the sugar in this recipe...though if you are not on a sugar-restricted diet, you may use honey to sweeten this frosting in-place of the stevia - … [Read more...]
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs: An Experiment
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We haven't dyed Easter eggs in our house in years due to the health hazards of artificial colorings. Well to my children's excitement I've done some searching and found a natural way to color eggs. I am still playing with the colors and the end results. But overall the experiment turned out well. You will need: 1 … [Read more...]
Coconut Flour Pineapple Muffins
These grain-free muffins are a tropical delight any time of year, no matter what the weather! Lightly sweetened, filled with delicious pineapple pieces, and topped with walnuts and coconut - they are hard to resist.... It's a good thing these muffins are good for you! 3/4 cup coconut flour 6 large eggs 1/4 to … [Read more...]
