Cocoa Banana Rollers

This is a favorite treat at our house. It’s also a great way to use up the last of your cocoa or shredded coconut. The recipe is very simple.  Just slice, roll, and dip! Although my babies are out of preschool (still not sure how they grow so fast), these would be a fun, make-your-own snack for […]

Well, Butter My Crumpet!

Crumpets are just like English muffins.  However, if the only English muffin you’ve tried has been the bagged brand from the grocery store, you have NO IDEA what you’re missing.  These are tender, chewy, buttery, and bubbly goodness. Toasted, buttered, and topped with some fruity jam – I’m in heaven!  You must sit down to […]

Raw Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad

This sweet, summery salad is juicy and so flavorful – just delicious on top of some baby spinach. My good friend tried an intriguing diet this summer.  She saw the documentary, “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” about a man on a mission to lose a considerable amount of weight to reverse his obesity-related symptoms. He […]

Easier Way to Seed an Avocado

The avocado seed can be such a pain to remove.  Then, once it’s out, I feel bad for just throwing it away.  I recently found an easy seed removal technique AND a way to preserve it – even how to use it in my decor as a house plant.   For the longest time, I’ve […]

Homemade Chocolate Orange Lip Balm

Chocolate orange lip balm is one of my favorite all natural recipes.  The chocolate and orange are a perfect flavor combination. What better idea than to combine them into a lip balm.   Pin for later: After some time living in the south, I’ve found it can get pret-ty dry in the fall. –out of no […]

Homemade Graham Crackers

Since its the time of year for making memories with gingerbread houses, I’m sharing an excellent recipe for homemade graham crackers.  This dough is so versatile and easy to shape into walls and roof pieces to make the perfect gingerbread house of any size.  Merry Christmas! So, what did I do with those soft, sweet, […]