This is the perfect drink to have before or after a challenging workout. It's packed with protein, some carbs, other good-for-you-stuff (details below), and it tastes like an iced mocha coffee! Post-workout, get this into your system within 30-60 minutes after exercise to feed those hungry muscles. Sipping this shake before your workout helps fight … Continue reading Mocha Protein Shake
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Tangy Apple-Ginger Compote
This nutrient-loaded compote is versatile enough to show up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The apple cider vinegar and ginger lends a spicy tang while the raw honey imparts a bit of sweetness to balance it out. Five-spice powder, used in Chinese cuisine--a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and pepper--gives off an intoxicating … Continue reading Tangy Apple-Ginger Compote
Banana Nut Maple Syrup
My apologies. I've been meaning to share this recipe for a while, but when rumbling stomachs and photo shoots (with adequate natural lighting) are involved, it can be hard to find the right time. However, I was determined to make this again today so I could finally share it with all of you. As I … Continue reading Banana Nut Maple Syrup
Maple-Kissed Walnut Spread
After a month of mornings craving non-traditional breakfast foods--pasta, sandwiches, stir-fried vegetables, salad--this week has been all about standard American breakfast fare. One particular craving I've had is for bagels and cream cheese. A couple of times a year, my husband and I go to a local bagel shop and share an Everything bagel with … Continue reading Maple-Kissed Walnut Spread
Zucchini Muffins
As soon as zucchini started to pop up in my farm share, I knew I had to use some of them to make zucchini bread. I found a great recipe from 101 Cookbooks, my go-to source for all-natural baking. Although it’s a perfectly fine recipe on its own, I couldn’t help tinkering with it a … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins
Kristin Rath 