While Shannon is putting forth her all by bringing you great recipes I figured we could add some movie reviews to the site to help with the education factor. Here is my first movie review. This one rates a A+ for fun. Caution: Vegetables may not be the same after viewing this short out take. Star Wars was a great flick … [Read more...]
Xtrema Ceramic Bakeware *Review*
Are your baking pans leaching metals and/or chemicals into the homemade treats you make for your kids? Take a look at a healthy bakeware option by Ceramcor. It's non-toxic, non-leaching, naturally non-stick, and a dream to bake with... This healthy bakeware, Xtrema™ Ceramic Bakeware by Ceramcor, is a healthy alternative … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cupcakes
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These chocolate cupcakes are simple and easy to make. They are soaked overnight in order to neutralize phytic acid, which makes them more digestible and nutritious. Read more about phytic acid in whole wheat. If you'd like these cupcakes to have a richer, more chocolaty flavor just add a little pure chocolate extract to … [Read more...]
Vanilla Cupcakes
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These vanilla cupcakes are simple and easy to make. They are soaked overnight in order to neutralize phytic acid, which makes them more digestible and nutritious. Read more about phytic acid in whole wheat. Frost them with either Dark Chocolate Ganache OR Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting, they taste great both ways … [Read more...]
Whipped Cream-Cheese Frosting
This whipped cream cheese frosting is a wonderful light and fluffy frosting, perfect for chocolate, carrot, or spice cakes. I like to top it with finely shredded unsweetened coconut for a special touch. Another great use for this "frosting" is as a delicious dip for fresh fruit. 3/4 cup heavy cream (raw is best, or … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Ganache Frosting
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Chocolate Ganache is so easy to prepare, yet it makes cakes/cupcakes taste so decadent. Not to mention it is so versatile. Use it as a glaze to pour over a cake or a whipped frosting to pipe or spread on top of a cake.....either way it is delicious! 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate (100% cacao) 1/2 cup heavy … [Read more...]
American Potato Salad
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This potato salad is easy to put together and makes a great accompaniment to all of the wonderful "grilled" foods at your backyard BBQ. In the summer months you will want to serve this potato salad cold, but in the cooler months be sure to try serving it warm.....it's absolutely DE-licious! And if you like more mustard in … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake “Drop” Biscuits
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Strawberry Shortcake is one of my favorite desserts, yet it is so simple to make. There are many ways to prepare "strawberry shortcake", but I like to take the easiest route...drop biscuits. The flour is soaked before making the biscuits, so we can get all the nutrients possible out of this yummy dessert. (If you like to … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Creamed Cucumbers (CGW Style)
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My grandmother would make these wonderful "creamed" cucumbers during the hot summer months...and they were always cool and refreshing. Her recipe called for a lot of refined sugar, so I've taken it and updated it in CGW (Cooking God's Way) style. It's still absolutely yummy and refreshing on a hot day, but uses natural … [Read more...]
“Naturally Sweetened” Cocoa-Peanut Butter Bites
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These little cocoa-peanut butter bites are a great snack. Stored in the freezer, you can grab one anytime you feel like it. And the great thing is that they are naturally sweet, with no added sugar or sweeteners. For a special touch, roll them in finely shredded unsweetened coconut before freezing. 1 cup crunchy … [Read more...]
