I have news for you……salad is exciting! Did I just say that? Growing up I had an incredibly bad attitude towards salads. Unless they were slathered with heavy dressings and toppings that masked the flavor of the vegetables themselves all I could think about was getting through it as quickly as possible so I could indulge in the “good stuff” (usually dessert). What I didn’t realize then was that it wasn’t the salad itself that was the problem; it was what I put into it (and yes, my attitude needed some help too). Salad, any salad, can only be as exciting as the ingredients you use. I know this may […]
Cultured Coconut Yogurt
Fresh Cultured coconut yogurt is a delicious and healthy alternative to dairy yogurt. The full-bodied texture and sweet flavor are similar to Greek-style yogurt and can be used in smoothies Raspberry Blush Yogurt Smoothie, in parfaits Black Forest Cherry On Top Yogurt Parfait, and even for a cake Black and Blue Berry Freezer Yogurt Cream Cake. In fact it can be used in any recipe calling for yogurt. Of course, it’s brilliant on its own. So what makes coconut yogurt so fabulous? For one thing it contains fresh coconut meat and über nutritional probiotics. Once considered a food to avoid because of its fat content, coconut is now one of the most sought after […]
Cucumber Pasta with Creamy Kale Sauce and Parmesan “Cheese”
Pasta, pasta, pasta…..that word means so many things to so many people. I venture to say that no single food has seen as many looks and styles. Just say the word “pasta” and watch people start salivating thinking of their own perfect pasta dish. A dish that goes back thousands of years and is still one of the most recognizable foods in the world. Although Italian pasta is the most famous, China is technically home to the first noodle. Since the, every culture has adopted their own traditional pasta dish using regional toppings and sauces. Italy can take credit for molding and shaping into long thin strands made from wheat. […]
Dreams of Cacao
Okay, when I think of chocolate milk I get a big giddy and even excited. Sometimes I find myself even salivating. I can’t remember a time in my life when chocolate milk (or chocolate anything) didn’t have this profound effect on me……or most everyone I knew. Growing up I drank ridiculous amounts of chocolate milk: more than I care to remember. The likes of Nestlé’s Quick and Ovaltine filled our pantry, enticing us into never-ending chocolate drink bliss. After all, these magical powders turned our ordinary milk into delicious sweet chocolate drinks with a satisfaction rating that was off the charts. Unfortunately I was missing out on the real thing. When […]