I love a good crunchy snack. I used to grab a bowl of store-bought crackers for my crunch fix, but nixed that when I made the move to a real food diet. But I still crave that crunch and had to find some satisfying substitutes! Since homemade treats are always …
Ahh…the last days of summer. This may be my very favorite time of year. Beautiful hot days give way to cooler evenings and the air feels just a little different. You can sense that fall is just around the corner. Farmer’s markets and orchards are overflowing with delicious local produce …
Today’s recipe, Strawberry Mint Lemonade Gummies, has quickly become our favorite summertime treat! The fresh fruit and the cool mint combine for a refreshing snack or dessert that has the added benefit of being good for your belly thanks to the grass-fed gelatin. I recently took a batch to a …
It’s strawberry season in Michigan and that means it’s time to stock up on my favorite berry! My local u-pick sells them for $1.75 a pound, so I buy a bunch and then get to work preserving them for use throughout the year. Let me show you how to preserve …
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and think about food? This happened to me last night and this Strawberry Electrolyte Smoothie is the result of that late night brainstorm. I’m a huge fan of coconut water. It’s been called Nature’s Gatorade and for good reason. …
It’s the dead of winter here in Michigan. Snow covers everything and wool socks, sweaters, and boots are everyday apparel. I actually enjoy winter for many reasons, but a couple of the things I don’t care for are limited sunshine and the lack of fresh, local produce, which is abundant and delicious …
This might be one of the simplest recipes on this blog! Two ingredients and no measuring. Easy peasy! Fruit is one of my favorite snacks and it makes for a great sweet treat! Fruit is naturally sweet and sometimes just a dash of spice or a squirt of lemon or …
Strawberry season in Michigan is drawing to a close. We have picked about 22 pounds so far this year. After setting aside some fresh berries to snack on, most of the rest of them went into the freezer or the dehydrator. Looking at the huge box of berries I was …
After a hard day of summer yard work, I love to plop down on the deck, admire my work, and eat some good food. Sometimes that means BBQ and a glass of iced tea, but most often it means a tasty treat! These Pineapple, Lime, and Banana Popsicles fit the …
Mangoes are back in season! Happy dance!! One of my all time favorite fruits, mangoes, are not only super delicious, they pack a nice nutritional punch too. Weighing in with a nice dose of vitamin C, mangoes also offer a decent amount of copper and potassium. But let’s be honest …
