Month: December 2016

  • Homemade Almond Milk

    Homemade Almond Milk

    Homemade Almond Milk Light, creamy, slightly sweet and so deliciously satisfying, homemade almond milk is an all-around family winner in my home. Almonds contain virtually no carbohydrates making them perfect food for diabetics like my son Matthew or people with other blood sugar issues. The way I make our almond milk is by adding a…

  • Smoothies

    Smoothies

    Smoothies I have to be honest. I live on smoothies and have to have at least one, if not two or three, every day. I’ve found it’s also the best way to get the boys to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. I love them because they are quick, fresh, healthy, and packed with nutrition. With…

  • Split Pea Soup

    Split Pea Soup

    Split Pea Soup Moving to a more plant based diet many years ago gave me the opportunity to work with a really underrated ingredient – dried beans, peas and lentils, a.k.a. legumes. They are simply mature beans that are dried and then removed from their pods. They are virtually the perfect food, full of flavor,…