An all-natural facial mask made with chocolate and every day ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. All-natural beauty often starts in the kitchen and what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it so I've invited some friends over the next couple of weeks to share their favorite...
Take care of your body and your face with this all-natural homemade skin cream. All-natural beauty often starts in the kitchen and what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it so I've invited some friends to share their favorite healthy homemade beauty products with you over the next...
Zucchini, artichokes and halloumi team up with a zesty lemon oregano marinade and hit the grill in these easy Greek inspired vegetable skewers. It’s barbeque season, I can smell it everywhere I go. The scent of smoke and the grill fills the air hinting at the backyard gatherings and summer memories being made. With its...
Quench your thirst with this watermelon lemonade made from juicy watermelon, raspberries, fresh lemon juice, and coconut water. It’s a vibrant, healthy summer drink that’s naturally refreshing! 🍉 Watermelon Lemonade – Naturally Sweet & Perfect for Summer Looking for a refreshing, naturally sweetened summer drink? This watermelon lemonade blends juicy watermelon, tart lemon juice, and...
With a zippy Dijon mustard vinaigrette and thinly shaved vegetables, this beet and carrot salad is perfect for a picnics or packed up for lunch. So let’s talk beets…love them or hate them, whichever side you pick it’s likely that half the world agrees with you. Beets haters think they taste like dirt while beet...
With three layers of coconut from coconut milk, shredded coconut and coconut water this triple coconut sorbet is packed with flavor. The mercury is on the rise and the sun is already shining brightly around here which means three things: one, it’s going to be a hot summer; two, a bounty of fresh summer fruits...
Sprinkled with herbes de Provence and served with a slow roasted tomato sauce, these grissini (Italian breadsticks) are a twist on traditional breadsticks and marinara sauce. Sturdy enough to scoop up a hearty dip but entirely munchable on their own, grissini are dependable nibbles for good reason. Neither bread nor cracker, but with a hearty...
This semifreddo is an easy and elegant summer dessert made from yogurt, honey and raspberries and topped with chopped pistachios. I have to admit, I have a soft spot for ice cream, especially during the summer months. Well, if I’m being totally honest, it’s not just ice cream; sorbet, frozen yogurt, popsicles, oh and semifreddo...
This creamy raw chocolate mousse made from cashews and raw cacao is topped with a layer of bittersweet chocolate ganache and cacao nibs for extra intensity. Oftentimes recipes come with back stories; there are family favorites, forgotten classics, cultural discoveries, fresh market finds, but sometimes they stand on their own. This is one of those...
Stuffed with coconut and coated in rich chocolate, these dates are perfect for dessert or as a homemade gift. Long considered the king of dates, Medjool dates are thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Highly sought after due to a rather labor-intensive cultivation they were primarily consumed by royalty and reserved for...
These easy pea fritters come together quickly with frozen peas, herbs, and feta for a light, flavorful dish that works any time of day. Perfect for appetizers or a light lunch! Pea Feta Fritters Golden on the outside and tender in the center, these pea fritters are a quick, flavorful way to turn frozen peas...
These dairy-free strawberry lemon parfaits are light, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor—perfect for spring and summer. Made with coconut cream, dairy-free lemon curd, and sweet macerated strawberries, they’re a refreshing treat without the dairy. Dairy-Free Strawberry Lemon Parfaits: A Bright, Creamy Treat Without the Dairy When the sun is shining and strawberries are at...