What are Prebiotics? I recently have been receiving many emails asking what are prebiotics and how to find gluten free vegan sources of prebiotics. I have to admit this isn't the easiest task because I am usually wary of supplements and their labeling practices. Luckily by working with Mom's Meet network, they were able to … Continue reading What are Prebiotics?
Vegan Chocolate Truffles One of my favorite things to buy are chocolate truffles but with recent reactions to particular nuts and dairy I don't get them anymore. Then I remembered something an old friend of mine use to say about truffles...that chocolate truffles are essentially just cream and good chocolate melted together. Building on that … Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Truffles
Vegan Banana Loaf When I first created this recipe, the goal was to create a banana bread recipe that was gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free and refined sugar free. As I was coming to the completion of the recipe, there became many families who asked me to come up with a recipe … Continue reading Vegan Banana Loaf
Dr. Ohhira Probiotics Review Over the last decade, people have talked about the benefits of probiotics. Our community is about restricted eating (whether it is due to food allergies, celiacs, or lifestyle changes) and sometimes it is necessary to supplement our diet. You have to think about probiotics as supplements to healthier diet. If you have two … Continue reading Dr. Ohhira Probiotics Review
Apple Sauce Blender Muffin This weekend, we had some people come over last minute for coffee. I really wanted to put out some yummy treats to go with our coffee. This recipe fits the bill because it uses basic ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and refrigerator. Ingredients such as apple sauce, … Continue reading Apple Sauce Blender Muffin
Oil Free Hummus To all my readers, I want to wish you all a "Happy 2018!". With the new year, I know many of you have made some resolutions to live a healthier and happier life. That being said, I wanted to start the first recipe of the year with this oil free hummus. Traditional hummus … Continue reading Oil Free Hummus
Cranberry Apple Butter This year instead of serving cranberry sauce, I wanted to make something different. The thing is that I didn't want to completely eliminate cranberries, after all it is synonymous with the holidays. After some thought, I thought it might be nice to make a cranberry apple butter. The sweetness of the apple … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Butter
Cinnamon Apple Butter Don't laugh at me but I have been very hesitant about using my electronic pressure cooker (aka. instant pot). I had this irrational fear of it exploding in my kitchen and food all over my walls. I must have read the instruction pamphlet a hundred times, to ensure there was no mistake … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Butter
Pea Shoots Shrimp Summer Rolls Recently, my friends at Pilates Barre of NJ took me to the Happy Harvest Hydroponic Farms. These ladies were working on balancing clean living with clean eating and thought I would enjoy the field trip. I have to admit outside of Disney World's EPCOT, I have not seen a working hydroponic … Continue reading Pea Shoot Shrimp Summer Rolls
Crockpot Chicken This is one of the original recipes on my Facebook blog and I thought it might come in handy as we approach the fall holidays. I know that at my grocery store around Thanksgiving, when you spend a certain amount you have a choice of a free ham, whole turkey or a whole … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken
