Real Food Ideas for Real Families
There's something magical about adding healthy ingredients to a blender, turning the power switch on, and seeing the swirl of beautiful color -- especially through the eyes of a child! Kids love smoothies (at least mine do). But, smoothies can be very high in sugar and leave little ones cranky and hungry an hour later. I love recipes like this Acai Kiwi Smoothie with Chia Seeds that …
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A creamy, healing latte comes in handy any time of year, and this turmeric chai always hits the spot for me. Turmeric is a powerful real food ingredient that contains a chemical compound, curcumin, which is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory herbs. It's often the prominent ingredient in curries, providing the distinguishable golden color. Turmeric has been heavily studied with profound …
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Nothing says SUMMER like homemade lemonade! While, many versions are packed with sugar, this refreshing recipe uses a touch of local honey, sparkling water, a variety of citrus and FRESH lavender to quench your thirst and treat your tastebuds. Fresh lavender may pop up at your local farmer's market, in your CSA box, or even in your own backyard. This versatile herb is often used in essential …
I love the creamy, tropical flavor and bite of ginger in this smoothie! I also love the benefits that it gives with ingredients like cilantro. While cilantro has great culinary versatility and offers delicious flavor, it also provides many health advantages and detoxifying properties. Cilantro is a good source of fiber, flavonoids and phytonutrients, as well as, vitamin A, K, calcium, iron and …
For years I looked forward to fall and "pumpkin spice latte season" at Starbucks! I always tried to health-ify my order by asking for just one pump of syrup and no whip, but let's face it, there's nothing healthy about a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. I love pumpkin, the seasonal spices, and coffee; so it was time to make a version at home that I could feel good about. It's definitely more …
Hello, this is Kate's husband. Several months ago, I jokingly asked Kate and Shannon during one of their skype business meetings, when I was going to get to make a cocktail for the blog. That might lead you to believe I am some sort of classy bartender -- I'm not -- but I think this recipe for pineapple jalapeno margaritas turned out really well. With the best of Americanized holidays coming …
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