Green Dream Juice and Smoothie Recipe

These two recipes are smooth, mild, and cooling...perfect for easy drinking on a hot day. Recipe for Green Dream Juice makes approximately 40 ounces 2 large organic apples, cored and cut to fit in juicer - I recommend Golden Delicious or Fuji 2 large cucumbers, peeled 2 limes, peeled 1 inch fresh ginger - No … Continue reading Green Dream Juice and Smoothie Recipe

“Not Your Classic” Stuffed Mushrooms

I love mushrooms.  But I don't love most stuffed mushrooms.  I have a problem with the consistency of the "classic version" (a paste), and if they aren't right out of the oven, the consistency is even more troubling on its way toward cold.  So I made a "unclassic"--not to be confused with unclassy--version of stuffed mushrooms.  Un-blended, … Continue reading “Not Your Classic” Stuffed Mushrooms

Sweet Potato Casserole

During the holidays, people get a hankering for sweet potato casserole.  You know, that dish made up of sweet potatoes, marshmallows, and brown sugar?  My problem with this traditional side is it's often made from canned sweet potatoes (full of corn syrup) and ends up being cloyingly sweet.  But since it's one of my husband's … Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole

Why Organic Produce IS Worth It

I don't often write opinion pieces like this, but the recent debate over whether organic produce is any better than conventional has compelled me to speak up.  In a September 4th news post, researchers from Stanford University were reported as saying: Eating organic fruits and vegetables can lower exposure to pesticides, including for children -- … Continue reading Why Organic Produce IS Worth It

6 Easy Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy Level

Before you reach for another coffee or energy drink to keep you going, try one of these all-natural energy tips.  They may not give you wings, but you'll get enough of a lift to happily get on with your day.  And you won't get the jitters or miss any shuteye later from overdoing it on … Continue reading 6 Easy Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy Level