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...]
How to Roast a Pumpkin & Make “Pumpkin Puree”
Roasting pumpkin at home, to make homemade pumpkin puree, is much easier than it sounds or looks. The results are well worth any time spent. Not only does the final product taste better than "canned" store-bought pumpkin, but it is also just better for you (no BPA from cans, and you are not processing it under high heat and … [Read more...]
Homemade “Premium” Vanilla Extract
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Making your own homemade vanilla extract is so easy and tastes so much better than store bought. It takes a little time steeping in the alcohol...but it is definitely worth the wait. Homemade vanilla also makes wonderful gifts during the holidays. I like to use Dark Rum when making homemade vanilla extract for superb … [Read more...]
Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”
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Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially "homemade" yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers. We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in … [Read more...]
Sprouts: Super Nutritious & Easy to Make at Home
Sprouts are a tasty and nutritious addition to any meal (or snack), anytime of the day. I love, and so does the rest of the family, tiny little radish sprouts served over cottage cheese....Mmmm! they're so good. I know what your thinking though..... Sprouting, that's just too difficult and time consuming for me...I don't … [Read more...]
