Well, it's officially freezing where I live, which means it's hot chocolate season! I must confess to an undying love for hot coffee, hot apple cider, hot tea..... And, especially, hot chocolate! I love it, but I'm scared to drink it! Have you ever read the label of those hot … [Read more...]
A Healthier Caramel Sauce
Nothing says fall like apple picking! Who doesn't love a fresh, crisp, juicy apple? There are all sorts of yummy treats that apple season produces, but one of my family’s favorites is apples with caramel dip. A few years ago, I picked up a popular brand of caramel apple dip and … [Read more...]
Finding an Alternative To Corn Syrup
Are you the kind of person who loves to bake? If so, you may feel like corn syrup is something you have to use. Now, I agree, that it is useful to many recipes - it helps the consistency of sauces and candies, adds moisture, etc, but as someone who is a proponent of healthy … [Read more...]
Using Your Garden Goodies – Cucumbers [Recipe]
Cucumbers have to be one of my family's favorite garden-grown goodies. They are a healthy snack on their own, or a great addition to a meal. They are known as a cooling food that is high in water content, but they also contain some valuable nutrients, and even some anti-oxidants. … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Dusting Powder; a Clean Substitute for Talcum Powder
Cooking is not necessarily my favorite past time, but I love making different herbal and aromatherapy concoctions. Here is a wonderful substitute for talcum powder that I have been making for years. As a testimony to just how well it works, I have a little story to share: I … [Read more...]
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