It’s time to dust off those pots and pans and get fancy in the kitchen! For your Oscar night entrée, choose a nutritional winner… SALMON!!! Salmon wins our Best Actor Award in the Heart-Healthy Omega 3′s Category. Omega 3′s are essential fatty acids necessary for healthy immune and circulatory system functions. These fatty acids must [...]
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Salmon Oscar….
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Wheatless Wednesday: Oscar Party Goat Cheese Chutney Spread
Posted in Uncategorized on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Oscar’s are almost here! Once again, an excuse to throw a party and prepare delicious food! To be honest, it’s what we live for around here. In sharp contrast to our recent football party, the Oscar’s lend themselves to a much more elegant & refined spread. Red carpets, long gowns, & tuxedos mean wine [...]
Turmeric Hummus
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Studies are bursting on the scene announcing something that has been known in India and parts of Asia for centuries. Turmeric, a potent bright yellow spice commonly found in curry dishes is one of nature’s strongest anti-inflammatories and antioxidants! Naturopaths and Herbalists claim it may help treat conditions ranging from cancer to digestive disorders. Containing [...]
Meatless Monday: Vegan Avocado Coleslaw
Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Happy President’s Day! Living in Florida, we have gorgeous weather practically year-round. That means lots of outdoor activities. We have a tradition of celebrating President’s Day with a BBQ. After all, what’s more American than that? Since this President’s Day falls on Meatless Monday, we are celebrating with Vegan Bahama Rice Burgers… …and plenty of [...]
Link Lovin’: Lemon Millet Biscuits
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! This weekend, millet is on everyones mind, and well it should be! Millet is so much more than a gluten-free grain alternative. Check out what we found on WHFoods.org: Our food ranking system qualified [millet] as a good source of some very important nutrients, including [...]
Link Lovin’: Gluten-Free, Vegan Millet Burgers
Posted in Uncategorized on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For the weekend, we turn to fellow bloggers for inspiration! The weather has been so nice, we are itching to throw a BBQ! Today’s recipe, by Iris at The Daily Dietribe, is the perfect Vegan burger option. Light, flavorful, and bursting with nutritious ingredients, these Millet Burgers are perfection! The biggest decision of the day [...]
Cilantro Pesto
Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Friday, and we are in the mood for a fiesta! Let’s celebrate with Cilantro! Coriander is considered both an herb and a spice since both its leaves and its seeds are used as a seasoning condiment. Fresh coriander leaves are more commonly known as cilantro and bear a strong resemblance to Italian flat leaf [...]
SunButter Pretzel Truffles
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Consider this your lucky day, because we have one decadent, delicious recipe for you today! SunButter Sunflower Seed Spread is our favorite nut butter alternative! It is creamy, rich, and even better tasting than peanut butter! Whether sandwiched between 2 slices of bread, or smeared on a piece of celery, SunButter is a comfort-food kind [...]
Wheatless Wednesday: Gluten-Free, Vegan Quinoa Lemon Spaghetti
Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Light and citrus-y, Lemon Spaghetti is one of our favorite pasta dishes. We use gluten-free, vegan noodles made of quinoa, an ancient Incan grain native to Peru, and vegan cheese to make a healthier version. Did you know: Quinoa is not technically a grain, but a seed related to beets, spinach, & swiss chard? Despite its [...]
Sugar-Free Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Valentine’s Day! To show our love to our amazing customers, we have put together a sinful tasting dessert that is actually good for you! Avocado is packed with healthy fats and cocoa powder is full of antioxidants. Indulge with none of the guilt and have a fantastic Valentine’s Day! Sugar- Free Avocado Chocolate Pudding [...]