Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
2 eggs 2 Tablespoons almond butter 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin 1⁄2-1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 -1 teaspoon stevia Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) ...
Author: admink
How a Dancer Found Her “Happy Place”
Today, I have a story that will hopefully change your mindset if you are one of those people who thinks it is SO HARD to live in a healthy manner and still enjoy your life. You CAN do this, without eating a diet consisting of...
It’s Not Just About the Food
When it comes to being a picture of health, it’s not just about the food. Granted, that’s mostly what I write about and I often say, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” And yes, you still need to eat your vegetables! Today, however, I’d like you...
3-Ingredient Brownies
3-INGREDIENT BROWNIES (Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free) 3 medium, overripe bananas (approximately 1 cup or so) 1/2 cup smooth almond butter (or any smooth nut butter) 2 T – 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder (more = richer taste) You may like to add a small amount of coconut...
Two Steps Forward
The title of today’s blog is also the title of a book I finished reading last month. Two Steps Forward, is the second book in 3-book series by Sharon Garlough Brown. The stories revolve around the very different lives of four women as they are...
Michigan Peaches and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful summer days and lots of kids are back in school. When I heard from one of my favorite moms that she sent her daughters to school the first day and forgot to send their lunches along--oops-- the memories of car pooling, parent-teacher conferences and...
Tomato Pie
Now is the time to make tomato pie. I am of the opinion that homegrown tomatoes are a slice of heaven, here and now. If you’ve never experienced tomato pie with homegrown tomatoes, you have not yet fully lived. I first learned about tomato pie from...
Basil Turkey Burgers
Here's a quick and easy meal that's big on flavor. Pan fried in the kitchen or grilled outdoors, they're delicious! The addition of olive oil keeps them from being dry. For those of you who don't eat dairy and like a little "kick," add a...
Before You Eat That…
Today, August 3rd, is National Watermelon Day. I wish you a very happy Watermelon Day and suggest you have yourself a slice and celebrate! How to choose a ripe one? The watermelon should feel heavy for its size, which means it contains lots of water...
Mr. Non-Compliant Goes to the Bakery
We were recently in a small Michigan town and I was walking my Sophie dog. I noticed a cute little bakery on Main Street and happened to mention it to my dear husband, Mr. Non-Compliant. He soon disappeared and I didn’t have to wonder very long...