Creating an acai bowl is pretty simple. The instructions are on the packets of acai. I have found a game changer is passion fruit juice as the liquid you add. I figured why not share how I make and what I use. Ingredients 1/2 cup passion fruit juice 1/2 ripe banana 1/2 cup frozen strawberries…
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Laundry Soak
This laundry soak has been key to getting our clothes and household fabrics fully cleaned. We have dogs. They bring the dirt on their fluffy bodies. Naturally that means our sheets and couch covers can get pretty dirty. We realized regular washing just wasn’t enough. Get a giant bucket, tub, or laundry sink that will…
Instant Pot Coconut Rice
The most delish rice. Has a creamy almost buttery taste. Add this to whatever dish you want. I like we some sloppy lenny’s (search for my lentil taco ‘’meat’ recipe) or in veggie rice wraps. Ingredients 1.5 cups rice ( I use either basmati of jasmine) 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk full fat or classic…
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
I recently saw a post about steel cut oats in a slow cooker. It makes me nervous to have it on over night. I prefer my trusty instant pot. I could go on for days about this being the best thing ever. It cooks everything. This recipe is great because I had breakfast for a…
Fall Essential Oil Scents
I love essential oils. I want them all (well most of them). They just set the tone for a season. I love the scents of fall. One of my favorite blends for the fall is one pre-made by the brand Plant Therapy called Holiday Season. It seems like fall and Christmas. Those cinnamon pine cones…
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Ingredients 1 cup coconut sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup applesauce or 1 flax egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1-1.5 teaspoon pumpkin spice 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon sea salt I made these pumpkin muffins for my birthday party. You basically throw all…
What is on my Reading List
I read as much as I breathe. I have a kindle. I am a kindle unlimited member. Saves me a ton of money. I still buy some books though. Sometimes buy a book on kindle, on audible, and in paper form. You have to be a really good find to make it to the paper…
Recipes from the 4th
As promised here are the links to the food pictures I posted this weekend for our 4th of July party. The link for the recipe will be after the picture of said item. Homemade lemonade. Note I used a mixture of raw and coconut sugar for this recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_w80HyINAg&list=WL&index=10 Black Bean Salad http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/easy-black-bean-salad-recipe/ Pea-Guacamole. Note I did…
Pinterest Success: Cookie Dough Bites
I am always on the lookout for snacks or desserts that I can incorporate easily into my life and my husband may enjoy. I am happy that these were a success. I saw this recipe for healthier cookie dough bites as a part of a nice cream or a better for your ice cream. I…
Food Matters: Follow Friday
You may have seen the Food Matters documentary. Well they have a fantastic Pinterest board https://www.pinterest.com/foodmattersfilm/ They also post awesome content on their other social media sites. I enjoy the stuff that comes through my newsfeed on FB from them. You should check them out if you are look for recipes, wellness inspiration, or general knowledge.
Butternut Squash Black Bean Burger
I have a lot of butternut squash so my eyes have been open to any recipe that pops up with it involved. I use bloglovin to follow blogs. Its sends a nice email to me with updates daily. I can run through the list really quick to see what is new out there. A lot…