Granola is one of the easiest, tastiest foods to make. After you've made it yourself, there's a great chance that you will never buy factory-made granola from the store again. What I like most about granola is the variations of ingredients that can be used. This Coconut Almond Granola Cereal is light and delicious. I decided to throw in some cranberries to give it more texture and a little … [Read more...]
Macho Nacho Cheese
This is the real deal! Whenever I think of nachos, I am reminded of my older brother at the ripe, round age of 12 years. My brother and I are 18 months apart, and were very close throughout our childhood. For several years we played on the same sports teams, we were often mistaken as twins, and we went through a very pudgy stage together. Let's just say my mom called us her "roly polies" … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Taquitos
I had never tried to make taquitos until one evening this summer when I wanted to surprise my husband with a new dinner. He really likes Mexican food, so I was excited about making these for him.I usually don't use imitation meats, and I wanted more than just black beans in the filling, so I decided to give sweet potatoes a shot! Mmm... they did the trick! If you aren't a sweet potato fan or don't … [Read more...]
“Boursin” Cream Cheese Spread
Tastes like cheese... really, it does! But without using anything that comes out of an animal.I've been making this cheese a lot lately, and I realized that I haven't posted the exact recipe. My sister came over last week, and I pulled it out for her to try. She was in disbelief-- how could this not be real dairy cheese? How was this so good? Well, here's the recipe!This cheese is almost … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies- Sore Throat
I have never been attracted to the use of prescription drugs, or any drug for that matter. The idea of planting a foreign chemical strong enough to obstruct my awareness and/or brain receptors has never intrigued me. Only when absolutely necessary will I take meds. This past week I noticed a pain in the lower portion of my throat. I hoped that sleep and healthy eating would combat the … [Read more...]