Who says you can't influence your family? My cousin has been making this grain-free sweet potato chocolate cake for years for our Passover Seder feast. This year I received a little surprise…she converted the recipe to take out all of the fake/processed food ingredients and ... Continue Reading
Desserts and Sweets
Strawberry and Blueberry Birthday Cupcakes
My daughter's favorite colors are purple and pink and I knew for her birthday party I had to figure out a way to get these colors onto her birthday cupcakes. When we talk about real food, I often tell her that the bright colors she sees in the grocery store means that the food ... Continue Reading
Two Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream
Our next guest post is from one of the Village Green Network's international blogs. I absolutely love Ariana's blog and hope you will to! Two Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream Hi Everyone. My name is Ariana, and I am an American living in England, writing about food, ... Continue Reading
Flourless Brownies
Not sure about gluten free flours then you must try this Flourless Brownie recipe! As you know, I try to eat mostly grain free when it comes to desserts. We also do not use any refined sugars and stick to mostly raw honey and maple syrup in our treats. I have tried a few ... Continue Reading
South African Hot Toddy
Confession: I was a bit under the weather last week. Thankfully it only lasted about 3 days but with a sore throat and that tickle in the my throat, I really needed something warm and soothing stat! One of my great new friends just emigrated to American from South Africa (my ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Date Ice Cream
I had my three year old home from preschool for the winter break and a few days ago she decided she wanted to make ice cream. So I asked her what flavor and she said 'Strawberry Date'! So we concocted this recipe together and you know what? It turned out fabulous and it didn't ... Continue Reading