Posts Categorized: Food

DIY: Aluminum-Free Baking Powder

If you are a busy baker, you may want to switch to a baking powder that does not contain aluminum, as most commercial ones do.    Here’s why: Aluminum consumption has been linked with the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. Use of aluminum based acid salts to leaven the dough can also sometimes give a slightly… Read more »

Is there Corn in Your Honey?

There very well could be. Some weird “honey” is on the market: it’s being served in restaurants and sold in groceries at a ridiculously low price.  The reason why it’s so cheap?  It’s mixed with corn syrup as the main ingredient! Rather than support the heavily subsidized (and most likely GMO) corn syrup product, buy pure… Read more »

Summer’s Here. Who Wants Ice Cream?

Nothing beats a high quality ice cream on a hot day.  Instead of heading out to the grocery to purchase your next frozen treat, make it yourself with this easy recipe! You don’t even need an ice cream maker. With just 3 ingredients, you can make this in no time.  You’ll have to wait some… Read more »

DIY Mocha Frappe

A frozen coffee drink really hits the refreshing spot on an uber warm day. They can be found at virtually any coffee house – but at a stiff price and with ingredients you may not want to put into your precious body.  Most shops use chocolate syrup to make frappes, which commonly contains HFCS (high… Read more »

A Perfect Summer Meal: Chilled Corn Soup

When the corn is fresh and it’s too hot to cook, don’t!  This refreshing and filling soup is not only quick and easy to prepare, it doesn’t heat you or your kitchen up. Go out to your garden and pick your corn, basil and scallions – or get them from your local farmer – and… Read more »

Refresh and Renew with a Watermelon Slushee

It’s hot out.  You’ve been playing hard or working out and feel sloggy.  Go grab some watermelon and make this supreme juice.  No juicer required!  You’ll feel energized, cooled down and revitalized and ready to kick back in that hammock. Watermelon is not only super hydrating at 90% water, it is also abundant in Vitamins… Read more »

The Time is Ripe for Raspberry Chocolate Drops!

Summertime…and the pickin’ is easy.  The raspberries are luscious, abundant and nearly jumping off their canes into your hand, or mouth if you place your head just right. Berries and chocolate were made for each other and in this recipe, they team up for a delightfully fresh and easy dessert or treat. Here’s how to… Read more »