Posts Categorized: Recipes

Brrrrr, It’s Cold!!! Feed Your Hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds are a wonder: they fascinate, delight and dazzle us with their antics, crazy metabolism and beauty. When you think of these little winged motors, do you see them zipping about in the winter cold or only spring, summer and early fall seasons?  There are a number of species that do not migrate to Central… Read more »

From Sublime to Divine: Lavender Sugar!

“Just a spoonful of (Lavender) Sugar makes the recipes go ’round”.  You and your tasters will be singing this song – no need for Julie Andrews to be present – when you use lavender infused sugar in some of your baking delights. It is so easy to make, yet it will transform a very tasty treat into… Read more »

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 »

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 »