Are you looking for a tasty way to give your body a boost? Do you own a juicer? Here’s my current favorite immune-boosting juice. After being seriously run down last fall I consulted a doctor to find ways to strengthen my immune system. She had a very simple list for me: take zinc and a lot …
Raw Berry Cheesecake
I find raw cheesecake one of the easiest cake styles to make. There’s no baking, just soaking of raw cashews and some processing of nuts and in this case, berries. You will need a food processor or high-speed blender to get a creamy consistency. After that, layer all the ingredients in a spring-form pan or pie …
Simple Green Smoothie
I’m feeling very guilty about being gone from here for so long, but rest assured I have been planning recipes to share. Now to just find the time to test, photograph, and share them. I try to keep smoothies as simple as possible, and this one is no exception. It uses just a few key ingredients: banana, …
Pumpkin Steamer {dairy-free}
I love this time of year. Fall colors, Indian summer days, and pumpkins. Here’s a personal favorite: a pumpkin steamer. I just finished roasting a very large butternut squash, which means I’m ready to share some more recipes using pumpkin. Yep, my oven is on fire. Get ready for a couple of baking posts. …
Simple Green Juice
There’s a lot of juicing going on this time of year. It’s probably due to New Year’s resolutions and all the accompanying cleansing regimens on the market. While I’m not doing any fasting or cleansing, I am immersed in juicing. I’ve had my juicer for over a year now, and I didn’t really use it on a regular …
Mexican Hot Chocolate
When I first wrote about hot chocolate I had just started writing in Comfy Belly, we were snowed in, and the only ingredients I had on hand was a bag of chocolate chips and some goat milk. Since then, and after much experimentation with cocoa and different kinds of milk, I offer you a simple …
Watermelon Limeade {or Lemonade}
This sweet citrus summer concoction requires very little to no sweetener, thanks to the sweetness of the watermelon. And since it’s going to be hot the next few days here in the Seattle area, we’re consuming stuff that keeps us cool and hydrated. This recipe works well with fresh, ripe watermelon as well as watermelon …
Caramel Frappé {Frappuccino}
I’ve wanted to make a Frappuccino for quite a while. One of my kids is addicted to this drink—a decaf, caramel Frappuccino, to be exact. And it doesn’t hurt that I now have a Vitamix to really froth it up, but you can use a blender as well. Frappuccino is a registered trademark belonging to …
How to Make Coconut Milk {quick & easy}
I much prefer making my own coconut milk. Here’s a quick, easy way to make coconut milk with hot water and unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut. There are a few commercial sources of coconut milk on the market that don’t have any additives. That said, the safest bet, if you’re sensitive to additives, is …
Strawberry Slushy
This is one of our favorite “smoothies.” This is really more of a slushy because I use fruit, some juice, possibly some ice, and blend away. A great cooler to have after varsity tennis practice (in our case), on a hot day, or with a spicy dish. Strawberries are still showing up here, but when …
Hot Chocolate
It snowed last night and it’s below freezing, which is a bit unusual for the Seattle area this time of year. Of course it was only about an inch or so, but it was enough to hit the sleigh hill. And after, real hot chocolate.
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Welcome! I'm a writer and cookbook author. I share grain-free, gluten-free recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible. One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2005, which inspired me to share my love of food, health, and well being. Read More →
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