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tuesday tIp: 4 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES {GLUTEN FREE & REFINED SUGAR FREE}

Posted on May 26, 2020

These easy, gluten free peanut butter cookies are JUST that—easy to make and only require 4 simple ingredients that are in your pantry right now! And they can be made refined sugar free… Most likely you have everything you need for these easy 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies in your pantry RIGHT NOW. INGREDIENTS homemade peanut butter Or almond butter…unsalted or salted works. If you use unsalted consider sprinkling salt in the batter. I also tried it using jiffy. Don’t…

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies {with cornstarch}

Posted on May 16, 2020

These cookies have a subtle hint of caramel-thanks to the browned butter and the perfect amount of chewiness thanks to the cornstarch… My mother is great at many things…but one particular characteristic that she really excells in us a comparioson chart. The listing of the pros and cons on a tangible piece of paper is her cup of tea. For all things..hotels….trips….shoes….cars….houses….and yes, chocolate chip cookies. So, she is one to have on your side when trying to find the…

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tuesday tip: how to cook bacon without a mess

Posted on May 12, 2020

It IS possible to cook bacon without the need of a roll of paper towels to sop up the grease…or having to balance a baking sheet full of grease to prevent it from spilling on the floor. This is an easy way to cook bacon that simply involves a cookie cooling rack (or roasting rack) and a jelly roll pan! INGREDIENTS: Bacon I always search for the uncured, thick cut bacon, with the least amount of sugar and fat haha…

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Creamy Beet & Yogurt Dip

Posted on May 9, 2020

A protein packed, vibrant beetroot dip made with greek yogurt to go with crackers, chopped veggies or anything else that needs a pop of color and great flavor It has been published that the BEET has been enjoyed my many ancient civilizations….and that they used the leaves as medicinal? Great! Well, I don’t really know who uses beet root leaves anymore for medicinal uses but one thing is true- Beets are packed with nutrients and low in calories. A win…

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tuesday tip: how to get the most juice out of your lemons!

Posted on May 5, 2020

A few vaild reasons that lemon juice is a good juice to have around the house…and why you should definitely throw a lemon in your cart everytime you order or go grocery shopping. Or if your daily life causes you to travel by a fruit stand. pick one up there! HEALTH FACTS: GOOD SOURCE OF VIT C- recommended vit daily intake = 60 mg; one lemon = 30 mg IMPROVES SKIN- vit C supports collagen (support system of the skin)…

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the BEST homemade Refried Beans {insta or crockpot!}

Posted on May 3, 2020

Nothing compares to authentic, homemade REFRIED BEANS with just the right amount of kick and the perfect texture… Whatever pot you choose, either the insa or the crock- just set and forget it. And when you return, you will be pleasantly surprised. If anyone has ever talked you into purchasing a bag of DRY hard beans…now is the time to thank them. I mean, I guess it depends what size they talked you into buying. If it was a cute,…

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Golden Turmeric Milk

Posted on April 22, 2020

Who doesn’t love a warm {dairy free} beverage before bed?? This Golden Turmeric Milk is sure to boost your immune system made with Unsweetened Almond milk, immune boosting Turmeric, cinnamon, honey, a sprinkle of cloves, a dash of pepper and a hint of ginger. My mom introduced this wonderful hot drink to me when we came (slash) moved in with my parents when quaratine struck. She drinks it every night and for the first few nights, I politely declined. Until…

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tuesday tip: How to efficiently chop fresh herbs

Posted on April 21, 2020

Look no further to how you can easily and efficiently use fresh herbs for any summer dish! Just grab your nearest scissors and snip snip away! The trick is to stack them on top of each other (tallest in the back of course) and then snip long snips to make strips…and then continue to chop away with small chops starting at the tips. Our herb of choice today was fresh mint on a fruit salad with pinneapple, blackberries and strawberries.…

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Healthy Peanut/Almond Butter Eggs–{vegan and refined sugar free}

Posted on April 11, 2020

The perfect healthy Easter treat without any refined sugar AND gluten free…these cute little eggs are made with hemp seeds, ground oats, honey and a mixture of nut butters. Covered in dark chocolate:) I used to love me a good REese’s Egg for Easter time. However, since I have become older and i’m more aware of what I put in my body- I needed to find a suitable replacement for my Easter Egg Chocolate Delicacy. And these can be made…

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Flooding Spring Sugar Cookies

Posted on April 11, 2020

Decorating the perfect spring sugar cookies is a must for any small family event that you might have this year…even if its just with YOU! Read below to find out just how easy it is to perfectly flood that delicious spring sugar cookie. If you are wondering when to decorate your spring sugar cookies…and when to spend all those late night hours doing your art project which equates to those spring sugar cookies?? WELL!! There is no better time than…

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