I love a nice quickie, a little afternoon delight if you will. Summer’s approaching, whether it’s the weather outside or the temperature of the sheets, this sorbet recipe will cool you down in no time. Even more, this is an all-fruit recipe with no added sugars. It is definitely worth licking the spoon. Preparation Prep … Continue reading
Berries and cream is a sure sign that the weather is warmer and spring is in the air. But how does one make a mousse without dairy? It is easier thank you think. Employing some of the same techniques for whipped chocolate frosting, we’ll make fresh strawberry mousse. This recipe can be made with … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I had a lovely lunch at Monsoon, a local restaurant specializing in Vietnamese cuisine. Everything was delicious. When it came to dessert there was little on the menu that my companion and I could eat as one or both of us prefer not to eat dairy or gluten. The best compromise … Continue reading
This lovely dessert was designed by a chef at Brennan’s in New Orleans some 60 years ago. Firm bananas cooked in hot butter and sugar, flambéed with liquor and served with ice cream are yum, yum good. The original recipe is available on the Brennan’s website. As I rarely eat dairy and have so many … Continue reading
Eight glasses a day. The human body is mostly water. Water is good for you. Despite what you’ve been told, you’re not buying it. You’ll drink coffee with cream and sugar, diet soda, sports drinks, energy drinks. You’ll even drink Tampico – isn’t that just like orange juice? Okay, maybe you’ll compromise with some Crystal … Continue reading
The cucumber fruit Long, tapered, cylindrical Up to nine inches The cucumber, like the body is mostly water. It’s juicy, refreshing and versatile. I just love foods that you can transform into a variety of recipes. Drink this after a workout to hydrate and replenish electrolytes. That’s how I first learned to enjoy cucumbers as … Continue reading
When I was a girl, Mother would make me a big bowl of “mush.” Rolled oats, sometimes granola, dried and fresh fruit, wheat germ, flax, soaked in milk or freshly made yoghurt and drizzled with honey. It was hand down my favorite breakfast; far superior to cream of wheat or boxed cereal. Later, in my … Continue reading
Do you yearn for white creamy liquid protein? Well, so do I. If you’ve been reading the blog, you know how much I love nuts. Last month I told you how to make hazelnut milk. It still stands as the easiest milk to make because there is no soak time and no large hatchets involved … Continue reading
Welcome to spring my friends. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to shed winter and move on to some sun and warm temperatures. I am most ready for fresh fruit, vegetables and farmer’s markets. I am still repairing all the “damage” from indulgent, comfort eating from the winter. Someone recently told … Continue reading
