I've never had "homemade" graham crackers before, just the store-bought kind. And those were good, at least I thought so...but I stopped eating them a long time ago when I started my "healthy" lifestyle. Well long story short, these are by far better than any "boxed" variety of graham crackers you can find! AND they aren't … [Read more...]
The Next Step In Your Easy Healthy Change!
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Alright, you have decided that improving your health is one of your major goals for 2011! Many of you may be thinking, "I don't know what to do exactly, guess I will just eat better". But what is better? Where do I start? If you missed yesterdays article, Do You Want A Healthy Change? Start the Easy Way!, start there and … [Read more...]
Homemade “Healthy” Coconut Oil Fudge
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Fudge is a favorite "sweet" treat around the holidays. But, lets face it...it is just absolutely loaded with sugar - so it's not very good for you, to say the least. How about a much healthier option that is still 100% deliciously addictive and as a bonus you get all the wonderful benefits of coconut oil as well. I'd say … [Read more...]
Crispy “Fried” Sage Leaves
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These crispy fried sage leaves are a perfect side and garnish for your holiday meals, or any other special meals for that matter. They are a delightful delicate treat sprinkled with just a touch of sea salt. My kids actually enjoy them as well :) And they are so easy (and quick) to make. You will Need: - Fresh Sage … [Read more...]
Pate Brisee (Pie Crust) “Soaked”
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Pâte Brisée [paht bree-ZAY] is a French term for "short pastry". It is a rich, flaky dough used for sweet and savory crusts for pies, tarts, quiches, etc. This dough is very forgiving and easy to work with, if it rips when rolling it out simply press it back together. This recipe has been updated to include a soaking … [Read more...]
A Readers Question, Answered In 3 Parts.
Recently a Cooking God's Way reader posted a question to me; What foods are good to avoid cancer? It is such a good question that I wanted to address it here on the blog for all to partake of. The answer may surprise some of our readers, while others will understand and nod approval. First, I want to start off by stating … [Read more...]
Sourdough Russian Black Bread
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I came up with this recipe for my daughter. Every time we would go to the local market and walk by the Bakery section, she would spy this certain Russian Black Bread and drool over it - not literally, but you know what I mean ;) So, even though she had never tasted it before, I made her this bread and she absolutely loves … [Read more...]
“Tasty” Crockpot Baked Beans
These homemade "baked" beans are not actually baked in the oven, but made in the crockpot. They are so delicious...better than any can of beans you can buy at the store. They're also better for you, as they are made with wholesome ingredients and no chemicals or preservatives. Even my son, who hates the "canned" baked … [Read more...]
Snowball Cookies
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It's okay to indulge a little during the holidays, but it's always best to avoid highly-processed foods. Here is a favorite Christmas cookie, Snowball Cookies...they are tender little gems that melt in your mouth. This version has been updated with "better for you" ingredients. So you can feel good about making and sharing … [Read more...]
7 Tips To Avoiding Extra Weight During The Holiday
Wow, are there some super delish things to eat during the holiday's or what?!! It is that holiday time of year already? We made it through Thanksgiving and now we get to enjoy Christmas. Did you know on the average people consume up to 4,500 calories a day during the holiday season. "How can that happen?!" you say. Let's … [Read more...]
