Now, that I have mastered making almond butter and nut/seed butter cups in my high powered blender, I can’t stop creating different flavors and recipes in my kitchen. It has almost become an addiction. One thing I enjoy daily is a nice refreshing smoothie. They are chocked full of vitamins and minerals my body needs and craves regularly. […]
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Cucumber Lemonade
Attempting to keep hydrated over the last few days, I decided to spice up my water routine. First I added some cucumbers, then some sliced lemons, which naturally lead to adding freshly squeezed lemon juice and finally, a dash of honey. This is how my cucumber lemonade recipe was born. Cucumber lemonade is really quite […]
Homemade Hazelnut Milk
I am a big fan of nut and seed milks. They are so easy to make at home, nutritious and cheaper, of course. I personally think they taste better than the store-bought variety. They are just so versatile and can be used in place of plain cow’s milk. I was rummaging through my cupboard and […]
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 […]
Green Tea Hot Chocolate
It is beginning to feel a lot like winter here in Quebec. There is no snow to report, but it sure feels like it could fall any day now. I love to cuddle up with a book and a nice cup of green tea on these warm nights. However, I was craving a hot chocolate […]
Orange Strawberry Smoothie Delight
Most people know that oranges are high in vitamin C (116% of the daily recommended amount). It is this high concentration of vitamin C that gives oranges their reputation for fighting off cold and flu viruses. Did you know that oranges also contain vitamins A and B1, potassium, folate, calcium and dietary fiber? They have been shown […]
Grapefruit Ginger Juice
I am not a grapefruit kinda gal, never have been. Seeing as I’ve been finding them at the bottom of my CSA basket, I had to come up with a recipe to use them. Usually, when I receive a fruit or veggie I do not like, it goes right to the juicer. The grapefruit was no different, except […]
Green Juice
I try almost every day to have a nice pint of green juice. It tastes good, I feel great after drinking it and I just love the color! What is you drink of choice? Green smoothie? Juice? Tea? Coffee? etc. There are affiliate links in this post and any purchases made will put a few […]
