You’ve heard of Better Than Sex cake? Well, I think I’m going to have to call this Better Than Sex Shepherd’s Pie. It’s THAT good! It all started when I got adventurous in the kitchen….. I bought a small smoker a couple months ago and soon discovered an amazing smoked chicken recipe that I’ve been […]
Pudding for Breakfast? Yes, Please!
Chia Seeds? Cha-Cha-Cha Chia? Like those planter thingies? Really? Yup. The Humble Chia Seed We’re all familiar with those terracotta planters that you spread with chia seeds which grow into “hair.” They’re very funny. But did you know those little chia seeds are nutrition powerhouses? Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, […]
The World’s Ugliest Fruit Dip!
This must truly be the Ugliest Fruit Dip EVER! But it tastes so good and it’s so good for you! Yes, it’s high in fat so you don’t want to overdo it. But these are healthy fats! These are the kinds of real, whole food fats your body and brain need to function optimally. This […]
Apple Sauce Recipe & Apple Core Tip
I recently learned that apples have more pesticide residue than any other fruit or vegetable. Really?? That’s not the one I would have picked. They’re at the top of the Dirty Dozen list for 2012. According to the Environmental Working Group, who puts out the list, picking 4 servings of fruits and veggies from the Dirty Dozen […]
Finally! An Excellent Raw Marinara Sauce!
For several weeks I’ve been scouring the internet looking for recipes to use in my upcoming class, “Vegetables Even Your Husband Will Eat.” I knew one of the dishes I wanted to show people was raw zucchini spaghetti noodles, so I wanted a good sauce to use on them. I’ve tried several raw recipes and […]
Spring in the Texas Panhandle & Chocolate Mint Smoothie
It was a little questionable at first, but it does appear Spring has finally arrived in the Texas Panhandle! It’s been quite a ride this year hasn’t it? Warm days followed by deep freezes, crazy 70 degree temperature swings, and of course, our beloved wind! But now that Mother’s Day has passed, it looks like […]
