Minestrone Soup, My Granola and Pumpkin Cake

Minestrone Soup, My Granola and Pumpkin Cake

In the fall and winter months, what is more satisfying than a nice bowl of soup? Not much! Here is my Minestrone Soup Recipe; a great way to eat a lot of veggies and with Farro in the recipe, it also contains a whole grain. The Pumpkin cake recipe is not too sweet and...
Almond Meal Muffins

Almond Meal Muffins

If you make your own almond milk, you might wonder what to do with the almond meal after you’ve strained out the milk. Here’s one idea and recipe for you that I came up with this morning. If you make any alterations, please let us all know! Almond Meal...
Morning Glory Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins

Did that photo get your attention? Mainly I want to show you how simple changes in a recipe can make it healthier. The original recipe called for 1 1/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar and I used a little less than 1 cup and didn’t pack it at all, so most likely...
Flourless Chocolate Cake-just in time for Valentines Day

Flourless Chocolate Cake-just in time for Valentines Day

I try to remember to post this recipe every Valentines Day, because it’s just perfect for the day! It’s a deep, dark, rich chocolate cake that puffs up in the oven, then falls when it’s cooling to turn into a little piece of heaven. Make a puree of...
Pancakes on a Stick-AH!-please read

Pancakes on a Stick-AH!-please read

When I traveled the country interviewing kids about their health, I heard many times that they liked ‘Pancakes on a Stick,’ which I had never heard of before. Now that I’m in the process of creating health programs and a book based on what the kids...