Sustainable & Creative Living
It may be early spring, but it’s always a good time for a cup of hot (or cold) tea. This Homemade Ginger Tea has a unique taste that’s a combination of mild sweetness and pungent pepperiness. Just add a little honey to bring out the sweetness and cut down on the spiciness. There’s no right or wrong way to drink tea. It’s all delicious! [Read more…]
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals to experiment with. Usually, I like to eat the same thing for a while and then switch it up for fun. This week I’m indulging in a little pumpkin spice and dark chocolate with my morning muffin. Looking for something to spice up your morning fill, check out this amazingly yummy Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice English Muffins recipe. [Read more…]
I know it’s always weird to see the words breakfast and cookie together, side by side, but don’t let the word cookie fool you here. This on the go Oatmeal Coconut Breakfast Cookie is delicious and healthy! What’s even better is that it’s super quick to make and “bake” in the [Read more…]
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned Popsicle in the heat of summer? I used to make them a lot when the kids were little but not so much anymore. Until the other day, that is. I saw some cute, colorful silicone push up ice pop molds in a magazine a couple of months ago and, on a whim, I bought them. When they came in the mail, I decided to make myself this old favorite treat. These DIY Coffee Ice Pops are a perfect adult style refreshing summer treat. [Read more…]
Lemons are one of those foods I like to have on hand in the kitchen to use as a quick, zesty flavor additive for chicken, veggies, tea, and, of course, ice water. They are packed with fiber and vitamin C, which makes the health benefits through the roof. Some specialists also believe that lemons aid in the prevention of kidney stones. As a long time sufferer of kidney disease, my nephrologist often praises the number of lemons I must eat as a result of my citric acid levels.
Lemons are such a versatile fruit, but I often find myself with a [Read more…]
If you’ve ever had yummy Greek treats like spinach pie or baklava then you know that infamous tissue-thin, light as a feather, melt in your mouth crunchy goodness is phyllo dough! The layered crunch comes from being brushed with oil or butter and then baked into light, flaky pastries. Growing up, I remember my mom using phyllo dough to make huge cheese and spinach pies that were never fully eaten and then later stored in the freezer for months. Over the years I’ve learned to incorporate my own twist on a nice family tradition but also scale it down a bit. These tiny Feta Stuffed Phyllo Bites are the perfect finger food for [Read more…]
Ok, so I’m a little behind the trend on the acai bowl craze. Yes, I just had one for the first time last weekend from Clean Juice. When I spent $12 on this delicious bowl of fruit and granola I thought I can for sure make this myself. Enter— this Pumpkin and Almond Butter Acai Bowl recipe. Bear Naked makes an awesome pumpkin granola blend but probably just until the end of fall so hurry to [Read more…]
It’s almost the end of the strawberry season, which means I have to start stocking up on fresh strawberries while they’re cheap and tasty. Right now my local grocery store is selling a pound of strawberries for about $4. In about a month they’re going to go up $2-$3, and they’re not even going to taste as yummy! I was inspired by a recipe I found to make these Strawberry [Read more…]
If you’re a busy mom, like me, and always running out the door—habitually late for life, then you have to put this recipe for Chocolate Oatmeal Energy Bites on your to-do list. Lately, since my 4-year-old started preschool, I’ve been feeling the pressure to get out the door on time so, of course, something has got to give–I find that it’s usually my [Read more…]
Even though it’s still 1000 degrees here in Florida, summer is going to be over soon. I know a lot of you look forward to the whole pumpkin spice thing, but I hate when summer is over because I miss all the fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables. One of the best ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fruits and vegetables is by [Read more…]
