Quinoa. It would be so easy to rebel against this tiny but mighty seed that’s been hailed as the modern day grain messiah. It’s just everywhere now. To the point of being annoying. But I can’t. Quinoa really is a special (and addictive) grain alternative. The nutty taste, easy preparation, and sky-high nutrient count are just too hard to overlook. I’ve already shared two other quinoa recipes Black Quinoa with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Mint Chutney and Italian Style Pizza with Quinoa Crust so it’s obvious I’m a fan. This delicious recipe adds yet another dimension to quinoa; as hot cooked cereal made with……quinoa flakes. That gorgeous seed that looks […]
Black and Blue Berry Freezer Yogurt Cream Cake
Is there anything prettier than a frozen berry dessert? Gazing at it, I can see a myriad of blues and reds dancing around in cool iciness, just waiting to turn off the summer heat with class. It always looks so regal. And stunning. And delicious. No wonder I just had to make one. Better yet, a luscious creamy berry freezer cake. No bake desserts are such a blessing during the summer aren’t they? I originally made this gorgeous dessert so many years ago I had to dust off my memory a bit in order to re-create it. In fact, it was one of the first raw desserts I ever made. […]
A Simple and Tasty Raw Polenta Lunch
My mother was a fabulous cook…..she could make almost anything and she often made it from scratch. Many evenings Mom would spend a good two hours preparing our family dinners. We didn’t have small kitchen appliances like blenders and food processors so all the chopping, mixing and blending had to be done by hand. It was a lot of work. No wonder I grew up not liking cooking. My attitude changed once I started cooking myself. What started as a necessity became a hobby and ultimately a passion, sprouting in all directions from complex gourmet dishes to simple dishes like this one. One extraordinary and simple meal my Mom would cook […]
Cranberries and Snow Freezer Coconut Yogurt Bars
Winter is coming faster than I can dust off my cranberry recipes and start organizing my decorations. The days are getting shorter, and darkness is starting to hover over our kitchen table right about dinnertime. Where did all the time go this year? As I am writing this I am wondering what it will be like to have my first snowless winter in seven years living here in Sunny Florida. But even in this wayward climate, a welcome chill in the evening breeze is starring to make itself known. Winter is almost here and I’m ready for it, snow or not. I love to create dishes that mirror the season […]
Sunshine Nutrient Smoothie
There are times when I get a bit too comfortable in my healthy skin and start taking it for granted. If I’m not mindful, I can easily start ignoring common sense protocol like getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and not overextending myself both personally and professionally and just get lazy in my self-care. I know I’m not alone. It’s endemic of modern life. We have so much to focus on that we often lose sight of our own personal needs. When I do find myself in a “droop” I head for my “happy smoothie”, a delicious concoction I created for just such occasions; pure sunshine in a glass. Smoothies and shakes […]