Category: Recipes

Upgrade Your Cup A Joe + Coffee/Banana Break Recipe

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Upgrade your coffee for an extra healthy boost to start your day. I love the smell of fresh coffee.  It takes me instantly to a warm, cozy cafe. I’m more of a social, ‘cawfee tawk’ kind of a coffee drinker but when I do drink coffee, I want it to taste really, really, good and contain high quality ingredients. Coffee is and has...
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5 Tricks to Eating and Cheating at Parties & Picnics

I used to get anxiety over going to parties because #1 – I like to eat A LOT and #2 – I prefer to eat plant-based, organic food.  As you can imagine, the typical party is anything but an organic veg-fest. So I would either leave hungry or end up eating things I normally stay away from like cheese, pizza, fondue and more cheese...
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No Bake Raspberry Fudge

I kicked my sugar cravings long ago but now and again I love a little chocolate and especially in the form of fudge!  Add raspberries and you’ve now got a dish that is worthy of a dinner party.  Dates a great alternative to sugar and have the right amount sweetness and gooey consistency.  They are a rich source of fiber,...
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Nutty Dressing for Salads and Roasted Vegetables

I’m not going to be modest here.  This nutty dressing is incredible!  The fat from the nuts is key to making this dressing superior. Even my mom likes it and she is my top critic in the kitchen.  I’ve perfected this recipe over the years to include a good balance of fat, flavor and texture.  As with all recipes, I suggest you experiment....
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