archive for May, 2008
Clean Green: Kitchen Spray
Posted on May 30, 2008
I must confess, for more than a year, my friend Elizabeth has been asking me to do a post on homemade household cleaners. As a result of her prodding, I am proud to present part 1 of a series on non-toxic cleaners for your home. We’ll start off with a cleaning spray for my favorite
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Rosemary Chocolate Truffles
Posted on May 27, 2008
Rich and decadent Rosemary Chocolate Truffles rolled in cocoa powder. Last night was the conclusion of a “grand” Memorial Day weekend. My parents came in and took the boys down to the Boulder Creek Fest where they all had a blast. There was much spoiling –meals out, bowling, batting practice at the amusement park and
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Top 10 Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
Posted on May 24, 2008
Memorial Day weekend is a great time for picnics and barbecues. Below you will find some of my favorite festive dishes for this great little three day weekend. These are perfect for warm weather parties. Packed with nutrition as well as flavor, this simple, healthy grub will wow your guests. Select 3 or 4 dishes
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Raw Chocolate Fudge
Posted on May 23, 2008
A few of my favorite things? Coaching baseball. Growing vegetables. Walking on a sunny day. Hanging with my husband late at night after the boys have gone to bed. Cooking with children –of any age. Recently I have had the opportunity to teach cooking to my son’s third grade class. This has been great fun.
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Carrot Cake
Posted on May 20, 2008
This gluten free carrot cake is a healthy dessert for cookouts, picnics and graduation parties. Today’s post is for of one of my favorite readers, ~M. She requested gluten free carrot cake a while back and I post it now in honor of her recent graduation. I find this to be the perfect time of
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Coconut Cream Frosting
Posted on May 16, 2008
Frosting is one of my favorite foods; in fact, I consider it an actual food group. After all, what is a cupcake without frosting? It’s nothing! Lately I have been stymied when it comes to the frosting creation process. Yes, I have my delicious Vegan Chocolate Frosting recipe, however, I have been lacking in the
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Spinach Salad with Pistachios
Posted on May 13, 2008
Well, Mother’s Day was gorgeous. A warm and balmy 70°, we went for a lovely hike and after that, I prepared a big dinner for my husband, the boys, our friends Chris and Larry and their little ones. We had Chicken Marbella (delicious) and a big spinach salad. Chris helped me to surreptitiously photograph the
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Almond Butter Blondies
Posted on May 9, 2008
Kelly over at Celiac Chicks does a fabulous job covering the latest in gluten-free news. On top of that, she is a lovely person. It has been great getting to know her through our email conversations these past few months. I recently spent some time looking through the recipe section of Kelly’s site and was
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BBQ Sauce
Posted on May 6, 2008
Spring is in full bloom here in Colorado and it’s gorgeous. Bright clear days in the high 70′s, perfect for hiking, taking the boys to the park and breaking out the grill! While the lucky folks in California probably start grilling a bit earlier, we usually wait until May to fire ours up. Luckily, Katie
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Cashew Milk
Posted on May 2, 2008
Cashew milk is my new favorite. I use it in smoothies and tea or splashed over a bowl full of granola. Smooth, creamy and naturally sweet, this milk offers a much needed respite from the ubiquitous almond, which reigns supreme in my kitchen –unlike my almond milk recipe, this cashew milk does not require any
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