When the winter hits and my immune system feels taxed, bolstering my diet with ruby red grapefruit is a delicious preventative against the common cold and various flu germs that lurk everywhere I go. This delectable breakfast recipe takes the everyday grapefruit to extraordinary status with a topping of vanilla and ginger and a quick caramelization under the broiler. Read More
No time to bake but dying for a bite of homemade apple crisp? Put your favorite ingredients in the slow cooker and not only will you have an amazing dessert by dinner time, you’ll also have the warm, welcoming aroma of baked apples, brown sugar, and spices. Read More
Chia is an amazing superfood that can be used in both food and drink recipes. This tasty vegan muffin recipe features Mamma Chia, a delicious chia drink. Read More
Being that the winter in Montana often means temperatures that plummet into single digits or even below zero, having a canning plan is a great way to spend the days when snow play isn’t a comfortable — or even safe — option. Kumquats are my favorite citrus fruit because you can eat them handful upon handful without having to peel the little gems of citrusy sweetness. In addition to being a tasty vitamin-C-packed spread, kumquats make a delectable marmalade. Read More
Wake up to a taste of the tropics with this refreshing coconut smoothie chockful of coconut, banana, and pineapple. Read More
While you’re revamping your vegan diet for the new year, consider adding raw food recipes to your meal planning. This raw trail mix recipe is nestled in the Raw Food for Dummies book by Cherie Soria and Dan Ladermann. Along with over 100 easy raw food recipes, this book also provides tasty tips to live a healthy raw food lifestyle, the best raw foods, and how to eat to balance your weight and gain more energy. If you’re not sure about diving right into raw foodism, give this trail mix recipe a try. We’re sure you’ll be inspired to try more raw food recipes. Read More
Start your day a little different with this cold oatmeal recipe that is served like a parfait with fresh berries. This unique vegan breakfast recipe is courtesy of Maria Zoitas, creator of Maria’s Homemade line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC. Read More
Do bitter cold winter days drive you to the kitchen to make or experiment with belly warming, comfort food recipes? The cold snap in Montana last week put my son and I in the kitchen chopping apples to make this easy gift-worthy apple butter. No need to stand over a pot for an hour to stir things up; we simply tossed all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Homemade apple butter is a luscious spread for toast and grilled “cheese” sandwiches. We’re sure you’re find many other mouthwatering uses for it, too. Read More
Though popular for years, green drinks are still all the rage, especially for those of us seeking detox and cleansing solutions to jumpstart our quest for better nutrition or to lose a few holiday pounds. This green drink recipe is from Prevention magazine as part of their January issue that focuses on their 2013 DETOX PLAN. Read More
The holidays are over and your new year’s resolutions include cleaning up your diet. This berry-licious detox breakfast smoothie from Prevention magazine will make your body happy you’re ready to take care of it. Read More
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