I thought the notes on the baking soda box were just for radicals! (“Use to brush teeth”- that seemed too weird.) But when mixed w/coconut oil, peppermint, & myrrh, it’s so healthy!
Grin & Bear It (Proudly) w/Natural Dental Care & Toothpaste
Posts Tagged: natural ingredients
Granola: Not Just for Hippies (Make Granola Bars too!)
Back in 1976, my husband’s super-cool older sister turned us on to hummus & herbal teas. We walked into a health food store in Big Sur on our honeymoon & I knew- I had to make granola too!
Papaya Salsa w/Grilled Fish: Tropical Flavors, Healthy Style
A bit of Papaya Salsa can dress up a fish fillet, or get tossed into rice; add a side green salad topped with chopped Macadamias, in keeping with the tropical theme. Delicious!
Energy Bars, Granola Flavor (Fight Allergies, Alzheimer’s?!)
Raw (local) honey & bee pollen can help with allergies, & cinnamon helps insulin to work better, with some potential in preventing Alzheimer’s. I’m so down for eating my way to health, ha!
Irish Scones w/Golden Raisins and Caraway Seeds
I was craving some Irish Soda Bread from a local bakery. Alas- too far away. Plus, we needed scones for a tea we were hosting at The New Deli. Result: This recipe!
Kombucha- Continuous Brew Method
Try making kombucha with the “continuous brew” method, to save time. Also, use a “sweetened tea concentrate”, if you haven’t had time to brew more tea every day. Oh, and use black tea!
Meatloaf: A Traditional Food w/ Veggies, Herbs, Spices, Oats
Say no to Panko? Oatmeal’s an easy, whole food to sub for bread crumbs in meatloaf. Also, make a spicy tomato-paste-mix; using some in the meatloaf. Saves time!
Chicken w/ Sesame Orange Marinade (Easy Recipe for a Crowd)
I’m starting to plan for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, and think I’ll serve this, since it makes so much. Yes, it’s also nice to serve on a smaller scale (just reduce the recipe). But it’s ideal when you need a big batch of something, and don’t have a lot of time…
Banana Bread Breakfast Bars: Vegan, Healthy, Hearty
Soak whole grains (quinoa & buckwheat, plus steel-cut oats); even let sprout another day. Mix with mashed banana, coconut oil, palm sugar… A hearty breakfast!
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries- Easiest Romantic Dessert
We won’t be going to a fancy restaurant (so expensive!), so I thought I would spice things up for our Valentine’s Day with an easy (but delicious) batch o’ chocolate-dipped strawberries.
