Hello, QUINOA GRANOLA with your wholesome, naturally sweetened, crispy, speckled with hemp seeds satisfying self! PREREQUISITE: Do you want to level-up your breakfast bowl? Are you tired of the pricey, sugary boxed cereals? Is eating healthful ingredients one of your “New You” New Year’s Resolution? If you answered YES to all of the above, you’re ready for the quinoa granola experience. To make this easy, tasty, nutritious granola, you’ll need: Tri-Color Quinoa Hemp Seeds Slivered almonds Chia seeds Honey Grapeseed oil Ground cinnamon Pink sea salt Dried cherries Dried California Figs The recipe card below outlines the sequence of events with some mix in ideas so I’ll spare you the…
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tomato curry sauce
Behold, tomato curry! Your days of consuming store-bought curry are officially over. This cozy curry cure-all is crazy-easy, filling, and imbued with intense aromatic aromas making it certified in the world of curries. Woop-Woop! 🙂 Today’s Indian-inspired dish was developed with Roma tomatoes as my base because I love the tangy taste of tomatoes and I thought it would be the perfect fit for this robustly flavored curry. One of the beauties of Roma tomatoes is that they break down into a thick and superb sauce giving this curry the luxurious body I need to welcome me on a cold weeknight. The most thrilling moment of this recipe is when…
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CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH BAOBAB MAPLE SYRUP
Dreamy, creamy chia seed pudding infused with Baobab maple syrup! Friends, we’re hours days away from 2020 it’s time to level up and try something new because …that’s what we do around here, right?! Riiiiiight. Let’s acquaint ourselves with the tiny chia seeds that are packed with nutrients and carry a powerful punch. They’re loaded with antioxidants, HIGH in fiber, Omega 3 Fatty acids and when soaked in liquid, creates the perfect gelatinous pudding consistency. Pudding as many of us know it growing up was made from a box of JELL-O cooked on the stovetop, with steadily whisking involved to prevent the mixture from burning, and chilled in the fridge. …
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10 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES TO MAKE BEFORE THE END OF 2019
With the end of the year right around the corner, I thought it might be a fun idea to do our first recipe countdown post. Can you believe it? We’re still celebrating FIRSTS here on the blog! If you missed the last post, we celebrated our 100th post! So much to be grateful for. So with that said, let’s jump into the top 10 quick and easy recipes to make before the end of 2019. Coming in at number…. 10. Mexican Cauliflower Fritters w/ Mango Sour Cream. Mildly spiced plump fritters coated with green onions, jalapenos, cilantro all tossed in an earthy blend of spices to the likes of smoked…
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MEDJOOL DATES SOLIDIFIED IN DARK CHOCOLATE BARK
This is my 100th post!!!!! Finally, considering my on again off again consistency in posting. LOL I started this food blog as a conduit to share my recipes with family and friends. I had no clue it would turn into a source for documenting my life, my growth and my passion for consuming healthy, healing, delicious food. Since having my food blog, I’ve learned a lot about blogging, photography, the nuances associated with curating quality content and managing a website. THANK YOU!!! Thank you for subscribing, and sharing my posts on Instagram! I value YOU! I value your comments, emails, questions, and support. It is my goal in 2020 that…
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CALENDULA BREAD FOR BREAD LOVERS
Let’s bake some calendula bread! This wholesome loaf of bread is wondrous- perfectly moist, delightfully spiced, densely rich with amber colored flecks of calendula flowers throughout rendering it bona fide healthy. Calendula flowers are high in vitamins A & C concentrated with flavonoids that reduce free radicals in the body, making it the perfect chelation therapy in bread form. Homemade quick loaf breads are my favorite because they’re so easy to make and a far better option to any store-bought. REASONS THIS CALENDULA BREAD IS MY CURRENT FAVORITE: Eggless (no-brainer) It’s HEALTHY Easy to make It has the perfect amount of density and weight. Has a golden crust on top…
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DARK BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES
Dark butterscotch squares because timing is EVERYTHING!! There comes a time in your life when you really just want to eat a whole pan of butterscotch squares. When you’re alone and no one is watching, when your sugar meter is on low, or when a major holiday is just days away. These thick and chewy butterscotch squares are my family’s weakness they just love’em. They’re simple-easy to make and they’re the perfect dessert option for any occasion. If you love brownies you’re going to devour these butterscotch squares. The core ingredient is brown sugar-like really, should I go on? They’re a hybrid of a chunk of rich fudge with a…
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APPLE CRISP
Confession. Making desserts is not my forte. Generally, the extent of my dessert making involves a spoon and a pint of So Delicious ice cream. LOL Yes, I made a few decadent desserts to the likes of a Butternut Squash Cake with Coconut Frosting and an Olive Oil Lime Cake With Lime Glaze but that by no means qualifies me as a successful baker for each baking recipe I attempt, but what that does say is, I’m open to the challenges baking often presents in my world and I welcome it with open arms and a BIG sweet tooth. 🙂 This is why I LOVE this apple crisp, which makes it…
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HOMEMADE PUMPKIN NAAN
Homemade pumpkin naan is the best! Soft and golden crisp on the outside with a moist sweet earthy flavor on the inside the only thing missing is a tomato curry. let me count the ways… It’s wondrously SCRUMPTIOUS. Pillow-like comes to mind to describe the texture. Easy to make. All you need is the basic staples: spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yogurt, and almond milk. Naan bread is the accompaniment to many dishes to the likes of curry sauce, hummus, and wraps. Naan bread by definition is not a huge flavor powerhouse in its standard form, but it’s the perfect add on to balance out any meal. In…
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HOW TO MAKE ELDERBERRY SYRUP
“Growth is painful, change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying the same” ~ Dr. Sebi Today, you’ll learn how to prepare elderberry syrup by way of a decoction method as a change in how you combat the cold/flu season. With winter around the corner, a tried and true herbal remedy is needed to strengthen and support your immune system. The market is saturated with over the counter cough syrups that are loaded with sugar and things you can’t pronounce. Am I right? So, why not exert the effort and make your own apothecary to take charge of your health and well being. Your body will thank you…
