Posted on October 12, 2011
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
I saw Maggie’s gluten-free pumpkin pie smoothie last week and, being pregnant and hungry, I couldn’t resist making a version of my own. Not only do I love pumpkin, but this smoothie is packed with good-for-the-baby foods. Orange foods contain the phytonutrients carotenoids and bioflavonoids that can boost immunity, promote heart and eye health, and [...]
Posted on July 28, 2011
Homemade Ginger Ale
Try this healthy, simple-to-make ginger ale recipe. It’s naturally gluten-free and you can sweeten it however you choose. It’s been HOT in Dallas…over 100 for 25+ days now. The blinds are closed. The AC is working overtime. No one goes outside for any length of time except for the rare fanatical jogger who just can’t [...]
Posted on June 13, 2011
Strawberry Coconut "Milkshake"
Try this healthy naturally gluten-free and sugar-free smoothie instead of your morning cup of coffee or as a mid-day pick-me-up. I’ve always been a ‘just add water’ kind of green smoothie girl, never really wanting to add the extra calories or fat from milk, dairy-free or not. And then I saw unsweetened So Delicious Coconut [...]
Posted on January 17, 2011
Fresh Beet Juice
Yes, beets. I love them roasted, steamed, and even juiced. They’re earthy and grounding. One of my favorite cookbooks, The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health, gives the run down on phytonutrients and what they do for you. Red fruits and veggies contain phytochemicals that promote heart & urinary tract health, improve immunity and memory function, [...]
Posted on December 6, 2010
Eggnog: Share our Table at Slightly Indulgent Tuesday
This week I have a special edition of Slightly Indulgent Tuesday to share with you. I’m one of 50 bloggers participating in Share Our Table, a 7 Day Progressive Dinner in efforts to raise money for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Before I get to the yummy recipe I want you to think [...]
