Simple. Chocolate. Delicious. Enough said? Ingredients 1/2 c grass fed, organic salted butter 3 1/2 c coconut sugar 1/4 c raw organic cacao 3/4 c almond butter or sunbutter 3 1/4 c glutenfree oats 2 tsp vanilla extract, glutenfree *As needed, 1 T Filtered water Directions Add the first 4 ingredient in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and
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Rawlicious SpinMato Flat Bread Rawlicious SpinMato Flat Bread Recipe adapted from GSGlife www.mygsglife.com/kristierosser/ This wonderful flatbread marries spinach and tomatoes (SpinMato) in a delectable match made in heaven that will have your tastebuds dancing on cloud 9. It goes great with dips, sandwiches, or as a bread replacement in meals. It’s time you treated yourself to some
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Fermentation is So Good For You! When I was younger, I avoided fermented foods like the plague. The problem wasn’t just that they smelled funny, but also that I didn’t understand them–their purpose. I mean, why did Grandma like to make and eat such stinky food? And why did she try to feed it to me?
Read more →Quick Start Guide for Water Kefirs How to Make Water Coconut Kefir Items you will need: Quart or larger mason jar Wood or plastic spoon/spatula Plastic/nylon strainer Another quart jar or larger to store the finished kefir ¼ c water kefir grains* 4 cups fresh young coconut water Directions: Add 4 cups young coconut water 1/4
Read more →Why I Love Kefir Kefir is a Turkish word which means “feel good”. It is a cultured and enzyme-rich probiotic drink that’s filled with friendly “good” micro-organisms that help balance your gastrointestional system. Kefirs have been used for thousands of years as a foundational component to gut, immune system, and overall health. Our gut flora should be
Read more →How I Cook My Spaghetti Squash Here is how I cook my spaghetti squash. I cut it down the middle–length-wise. Use your muscles–it’s a little hard to do. Then scoop out the seeds and middle stringy stuff. Get a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides) and cover the bottom with water. Pre heat oven to 400.
Read more →Braised Red Potatoes with Lemon and Chives INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, halved or quartered • 2 c filtered water • 3 T unsalted grass fed butter • 3 garlic cloves, peeled • 3 sprigs fresh thyme • 3/4 tsp salt • 1 tsp lemon juice • 1/4 tsp pepper • 2 T minced
Read more →CAULIFLOWER SOUP INGREDIENTS • 1 head cauliflower (2 pounds) • 8 T unsalted grass fed butter, cut into 8 pieces • 1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly • 1 small onion, halved and sliced thin *3 stalks celery, chopped • 1/4 tsp Fresh ground peper 1/4
Read more →Spinach & Orange Salad with Olive Rosemary Tapenade I am in love with salads. Love summer salads, especially with fruit. This salad is one of my favorites. Enjoy! Spinach & Orange Salad with Olive Rosemary Tapenade Ingredients 4 cups spinach 4 large oranges 2 T orange zest 1 ½ c pitted green olives in olive oil,
Read more →Vegan Potato Salad Ingredients 6 pounds Potatoes (any kind), unpeeled 2/3 c Veganaise (vegan mayonnaise–there is also a soy-free version) ¼ c spicey mustard ¼ c apple cider vinegar ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tsp pink himalayan sea salt 2 T raw organic honey ½ c diced pimentos, (or
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