These small little chocolates are perfect to curb your sweet tooth craving. The hazelnut filling stays nice and creamy, while the chocolate is firm and crunchy. I am so happy they turned out the way they did. J.P was pleasantly surprised by my chocolate making skills, as was I! I have a few other ... Read More about Hazelnut Butter Filled Chocolates
Lemon Ginger Tea
If you haven't met my go-to natural remedy for when I'm feeling less than great, I'd like to introduce you to it: immune boosting lemon ginger tea.Allergy season. Cold and flu season. Generally feeling under the weather or burnt out. We all get a little rundown, no matter what time of year it ... Read More about Lemon Ginger Tea
Vegetable Soup
I have been fighting a head cold for a few days now and thought a nice vegetable soup would do the trick. Not only did the basic soup work extremely well to help clear my head and sinuses, but the added spices brought it up a notch. It is pretty simple to make and delicious. My nose is running just ... Read More about Vegetable Soup
Vanilla Coconut Macaroons
I love macaroons and love homemade versions even more. J.P actually said they taste better than the Hail Merry Macaroons which is the most amazing compliment. Give them a test drive and let me know what you think? [print_this]Coconut Macaroons Yields: 36 balls Ingredients3 cups of ... Read More about Vanilla Coconut Macaroons
Almond Bliss Smoothie
Almonds are one of my favorite nuts and I try to make an effort to consume them daily either solo or in a smoothie or in a nut dip. I am always experimenting with different nuts and flavors when it comes to smoothies, and I think I found a winner with this combination. What do you think? Are you ... Read More about Almond Bliss Smoothie
Coconut Magic Bars
I use to make those delicious treats, Magic Bars, which are usually made with condensed milk and lots of refined sugar. I found myself thinking of how much I enjoyed them, and happily stumbled upon Chef Amber Shea's Hello Dolly Bars. If you don't know who Amber is you should- she is a wonderful ... Read More about Coconut Magic Bars
Mint Balls
I am a big mint and chocolate fan. I think I may have mentioned this before. Have you tried my Mint Chocolate Smoothie or Mini Mint Cookies? All three of these recipes will be making an appearance over the next few weeks. I have never attempted to bake cookies using chickpeas, but since I am in ... Read More about Mint Balls
9 Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Kids Gift Ideas
I am continuously inspired by Beth from MyPlasticFreeLife and Sarah from MadeinUSAChallenge. Therefore, this holiday season, we tried really hard to purchase American and Canadian made, and plastic-free gifts for little E. I am not going to lie, it was so much harder than I anticipated. And, all I ... Read More about 9 Eco-Friendly and Non-Toxic Kids Gift Ideas
Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie
Last week one of my wonderful greenie friends, Tiffany from NatureMom.com made a request for a gingerbread smoothie recipe. Of course, I took up the challenge. I wasn't sure how it would taste or even look for that matter. I tried a few batches, and I think I came up with a nice gingerbread cookie ... Read More about Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie
Holiday tree roots and all
Wordless Wednesday, a simple post which features a photo to convey a message that speaks for itself without using words; well not a lot of words! J.P surprised me with purchasing a holiday tree in a pot with all it's roots. Once Spring arrives we will plant it, and hopefully next year, dig it up to ... Read More about Holiday tree roots and all