Happy FRIDAAAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Celebrate the weekend with a delicious new recipe! This Autumn Pear Cake is Gluten-Free AND Vegan, so everyone can enjoy dessert. Topped with a scoop of Coconut Bliss Vegan Ice Cream, this is what we would call perfection! Would you agree? Autumn Pear Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Option) Ingredients: 2 cups Anjou Pears, [...]
Archive for September, 2011
Autumn Pear Cake….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Roasted Apples & Sweet Potatoes….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today, we are inspired by the flavors of fall! Apples are coming into season & their sweet flavors are beckoning us into the kitchen. Apple pies, crumbles, sauces… they are on the horizon. We are easing in the season with a fall favorite full of beta-carotine and bursting with deliciousness. By roasting our apples, we [...]
Wheatless Wednesday: You Are What You Eat….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you are what you eat, how would you define yourself? Most people know the common terms of omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan. But, that is only the tip of the ice burg! Let’s take a moment to talk about the “Vegetarian Varieties”. Vegan- total vegetarians who eat only plant-based foods. NO- meat, poultry, fish, milk, [...]
Oven Baked “Fried” Chicken….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The key to a healthy diet is a balance of whole grains, lean proteins, & lots of fresh, organic vegetables. Whole grain oats are an excellent addition to your diet! Oats have been found to aid in promoting healthy cholesterol levels, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and are a good source of fiber. Know what else? [...]
Meatless Monday: Broccoli Pesto Pasta….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 26, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Pesto Pasta is a classic Meatless Monday meal. While pesto is fantastic, variations on a classic are even better! We have made traditional pesto and even Avocado Pesto. Now, we are moving on to Broccoli Pesto! Cruciferous broccoli is high in fiber and is touted as having cancer fighting properties. It is also a great [...]
Link’ Lovin: Carrot Cake Breakfast Bake….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! The Biochemista is making life delicious in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Her healthy spins on traditional comfort foods show how easy it can be to live a healthy, balanced life! Click on the following recipe title for this, and more, awesome recipes! Carrot Cake [...]
Link Lovin’: Low-fat Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted in Uncategorized on September 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! Gina Homolka is the author, recipe developer, and photographer of Skinnytaste, which features low fat, family-friendly, healthy recipes. She started Skinnytaste back in 2008 in an attempt to help her stay healthy, experiment with creating skinny recipes, and develop her photography skills to expand her [...]
Organic Harvest Month….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With the approach of fall, we can look forward to an abundance of fresh, whole foods. Fresh corn, squash, tomatoes, apples, peaches, and pears, are waiting to make their way from farm to table. You may ask, “what is a whole food, exactly? Does that mean I have to eat an entire watermelon?” The answer [...]
Mahi-Mahi Tropical Tacos….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have been focusing on fall flavors, but sometimes a little summer is necessary, even in the dead of winter. Luckily, we live in Florida, the land of endless summer! Fish tacos are a fun, affordable week night dinner made even easier with Henry & Lisa’s frozen fish fillets. Each package comes with a different marinade [...]
Wheatless Wednesday: Snack Attack….
Posted in Uncategorized on September 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Snack Monster is taking over Wheatless Wednesday! He is here, and he is hungry for something sweet AND salty! Only one thing will curb his voracious appetite. That one thing is packed with protein and fiber, creamy and crunchy, and ready in no time flat. It is…. the Apple-wiche! For a fun snack, try [...]