Healthy & Easy Slow-Cooker Ketchup
When I mention making my own ketchup to people, I often see some eye-rolling and get some comment about how I have too much time on my hands, lol. The truth is homemade ketchup is almost too easy. You dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away. You also have the option to preserve […]
Zucchini Noodles with a Raw Garden Tomato Sauce & Baked Meatballs 2 ways (turkey & vegan quinoa balls).
Spirilized noodles have gained popularity over the years. It provides a fun way to eat your vegetables and a great alternative from pasta that can often leave you feeling heavy. I no for my gluten-free friends this is a welcome addition to their weekly meal plans to still enjoy a bowl of “noodles” without the […]
Homemade Brazilnut Butter
Brazil nuts are high in a mineral called selenium, which is a powerful mineral, with too many benefits to list. Selenium can be supportive in the areas of thyroid health, male fertility, healthy immune function and red blood cell metabolism, and is part of the “anti-aging” nutrient group. Even though selenium is a very important […]
Beet, Red Pepper & Dill Soup
Walking through the market this morning, with my chai coconut milk latte in one hand and a reusable tote in the other, I looked like the total stereotype. However, grabbing a latte and visiting the market is my little dose of self-indulgence during an especially busy and hectic week. I shop alone (no kids in […]
Seasonal Food Guide & Benefits
I always encourage people to buy the best quality ingredients they can for taste, nutrient density and to eliminate potential chemical stressors that disrupt hormone balance and weaken your immune system. This means looking for foods that are as whole, close to nature, local, and free from chemicals, pesticides, preservatives and additives as much as […]