Try making these healthy, vegan, gluten-free cookies on a rainy afternoon with your children. They will surely brighten your day! Recipes made with freshly ground buckwheat flour (from raw groats) do...
Okay, this smoothie doesnt look too green now does it? Berries and greens blended up equal brown. Although the color may not look too appetizing, the flavor is amazing! Our 4-year old twin boys drink...
We like to roast a whole, organic chicken on occasion for family meals. In the wintertime I will serve it with sautéed winter greens, such as kale and collards, a few spoonfuls of raw sauerkraut or c...
Im very excited to share this super simple gluten-free flatbread recipe with you today. It is made entirely from soaked gluten-free whole grains....no flours! This is a guest post from the lovely Kim...
Have you ever tried those salty seaweed snacks you buy at places like Trader Joes? I know, theyre addicting, weve tried them before and my children loved them! I wont buy them because they have so mu...
Today we have another guest post from a fellow blogger and friend, Hallie Klecker, who has created an amazingly simple and nutritious "cheesecake" recipe for a mini muffin pan. Hallie has a f...
Spring NettlesIm spending all of my writing time finishing the new cookbook so today I have another guest post for you from a friend and acupuncturist here in Northwestern Washington. Nancy Moore run...
A few weeks ago, the night before Valentines Day, my daughters asked me to make cupcakes and frosting to give out to their friends at school. I had an idea to make a healthy frosting using almond but...
I am excited to share with you today our first guest blog post! We mainly focus on the physical side of health through diet and dont talk much about the emotional or spiritual side. The path of heali...
Lacto-fermented vegetables are cultured vegetables. Youve probably heard of sauerkraut, kim chi, and sour dill pickles, right? These are all forms of lacto-fermentation. Many people use whey as a sta...
Using mashed, ripe bananas in recipes is a really simple, nutritious way to replace sugar. Ive used it before in my sugar-free, grain-free Carob Banana Bars and in these lovely Teff Pancakes. My four...
I dont think Ive shared a beef recipe yet on this blog. It might be because we rarely eat it. To eat meat or to not eat meat is an interesting subject and heated debate among many. Beef is a con...
Seaweed? Yep, thats right, those beautiful vegetables that grow in the ocean. Theyre really quite tasty! I realized recently that I had not yet highlighted this wonderful, mineral-rich plant. Did you...
The marriage of chocolate and bananas is truly divine. This bread is light, yet rich with chunks of sweet banana melting in your mouth with every bite. Have a slice with your breakfast smoothie ...
I have had a number of requests for slow cooker recipes. Thank you! You have inspired me to use my slow cooker more often in the last few weeks! It is so nice to simply add all of the ingredients to ...
Did you know that the food you consume actually changes how your genes are expressed? Every time we eat we tell our bodies which genes to turn on and which genes to turn off. Did you know that there ...
Making your own hemp milk is easier than buying it! Plus by making your own, you dont get any extra added ingredients, just pure creamy goodness. However, since there are no added flavorings, this mi...
Happy Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere. As we were heading out to the beach today with the kids, my 6 year old said to me, "mama, thats weird, I t...
My mother-in-law was visiting earlier this month and she likes to make fruit bowls every morning along with a green smoothie right after her her morning "blissipline" routine. Shes almost 70 ...
I know I predominantly share recipes here, but I have decided to begin sharing more than just recipes, because our health and the health of the planet is all connected in this intricate web we call l...
These gorgeous chocolate-banana-honey grain-free cupcakes are from Elana Amsterdams latest cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. If you are looki...
We receive quite a few comments and requests about nut-free recipes. Indeed, we do eat a lot of nuts, but we enjoy seeds quite often as well. This creamy ranch-style dressing is perfect to top any ty...
Or shall I call them Gingerbread Hazelnut Cookies since they are made primarily with hazelnut flour? Our children have so much fun cutting out and decorating these lovely gluten-free Christmas cookie...
I like to use coconut sugar when making a treat for our family and friends. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor that isnt too sweet. Plus, coconut sugar doesnt have that heart-palpitating affect ...
For many of you Thanksgiving revolved around a turkey, right? You can make good use of the leftover bones and skin and create a nourishing bone broth. Stock made from leftover vegetable scraps and th...
This is my healthier take on the traditional Thanksgiving yam casserole recipe. It has a delicious grain-free crumble topping made from ground pecans, a little arrowroot, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and...
This years cranberry sauce recipe uses ripe pears to sweeten up the tart and tangy cranberries. Ive added a smidgen of coconut sugar to help balance the flavors but I imagine that stevia could be use...
Hello dear readers, Tom is posting something today for a change. I will be back later this week with a few Thanksgiving recipes for you! -Ali :)I was asked to do a book review of the new illustrated ...
Ever tried black quinoa? It is delicious, and very nutty-flavored. A bit fibrous. Great for salads. Cooks up quickly like its white counterpart. This quinoa salad embodies the flavors of autumn....
Lentils are what we make for dinner if I have not planned ahead of time to soak beans or buy ingredients for a meal. Lentils are inexpensive and cook quickly without the need for soaking. However, if...
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