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...]
Peach Upside-Down Cake
Right now peaches are everywhere here in Texas. I bought a peck of wonderful Texas peaches when we were on a recent road trip. So far we've been enjoying them multiple times a day and in many ways -- such as peach-topped yogurt, peach kefir smoothies, peach yogurt popsicles, just plain peaches, and this delicious … [Read more...]
Spirulina Fruit Smoothie (Odwalla Green Superfood)
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Odwalla’s fruit juice drinks sure are tasty – Heck I used to enjoy drinking them thinking I was doing something great for my body. But it turns out they are not quite as healthy as they seem. My issue with the fruit drinks are not taste, but otherwise. 1) They contain Soy Lecithin, see why I avoid any soy. 2) They are a … [Read more...]
Refreshing “Fresh Fruit” Slushies
Slushies are great on a warm day, but commercial slushies you'd buy at the corner mart are full of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup. These slushies on the other hand are not. They are sweetened with fresh fruit and Stevia, so they are great for you! And you can make just about any flavor, or even a combination … [Read more...]
