Ella LopezSpicy Avocado Lime Dressing2 avocados2 limes, zest grated and juice1 cup light sour cream1 jalapeno, cored and seeds removed1/4 cup vegetable oilhandful of cilantrohot sauce, a few splashessalt and pepper, to tasteIn a food processor, blend together the avocados, lime zest and juice, sour cream, jalapeno, hot sauce, cilantro and salt and pepper until very … Read more
Not the creepy kind that will end up on an A&E show or anything. I just love having stocked cupboards and freezers. Rachel came over last week and helped me clean out my fridge, and when she was done, it looked so empty. When I run low on something in my pantry, I get antsy. … Read more
I’ve made muffins a few times, and they are the perfect snack muffin. I send a couple with the kids for their lunch/snacks at school and they are great because they aren’t overly sweet and don’t have a lot of ingredients. I’m already thinking of different ways I can change out the chocolate chips for … Read more
I posted a very similar muffin recipe before (back when I first started this blog), but this time I’ve veganized it. I love the combo of chocolate and cherry, and (in my opinion), needs almond extract instead of vanilla. I have a big bottle of the real stuff, but thanks to a nut-free school, I never … Read more
Yay! I have successfully blogged (consistently) for a month now! It was a pretty exciting month, to say the least. My watermelon jerky “recipe” was by far the most popular. That post took off like crazy, appearing on Tastespotting and FoodGawker, as well as Foodista.com’s & Savvymom.ca’s main page and newsletter. It got pinned & repinned by hundreds and the … Read more
Before I get to the Slow Cooker Jam with the name that is a mouthful to say, is anyone watching America’s Got Talent? I don’t normally, but I caught last night’s episode and saw more than a few amazing acts (and a few not so amazing ones), but if you didn’t see 11 year old Mara … Read more
Let’s talk imitation meat. Before I became a vegetarian, I didn’t really understand meat imitation products. To me, they didn’t taste the same, and if I was going to give up meat, I didn’t want to replace it with a meat-like substance like Watermelon Jerky. But. I have kids. Kids who are only on this … Read more
Identifying the best organic raw honey need not be a stretch if you know where to look and what to look for. Also, if you want to locate the best product from an ever-expanding list, being privy to the technical details— including the water content, natural sugars, and pollen, is important. Having said that, at … Read more
Honey, in its pure form, has been around for ages. With time, various types of honey came into existence. Some with specific benefits, while others as wholesome, beneficial food. Manuka Honey is one such superfood that has proven to have exceptional health benefits. It is very much in demand for its antibacterial properties and skin … Read more
Honey, also considered to be a superfood, is found in different variants. There is not much of a difference in the texture and color of honey in any form. All variants are thick liquids with a natural sweetener; however, the difference lies in the nutritional values that each variant has to offer.Historically speaking, honey has … Read more