How to eat a kiwi...

Cut it in half and scoop out that kiwi goodness with a spoon!

Gluten Free Oat Muffins

 I made some gluten free oat muffins using this recipe. I used zucchini instead of apple and I also added flax seed and chia seed. I've made them twice using different sweeteners and a different veggie or fruit. (First time was pumpkin) It's fun to experiment with this base. Although they don't rise quite as well as gluten muffins I still think they're delicious. Plus, I don't have to get any expensive or different gluten free flours to make them! I've been going gluten free for three weeks now. I hope to tell you more about it soon. It's been a neat journey.

Do you have any fun, healthy recipes to share?

The Making of a Health Nut

 It all started with the webinar we watched.(Which I would love to write a review on! If you can, you should definitely order it!) Then it was the nutrition book for school... and it went from there. I've been reading up on all sorts of healthy foods, cosmetics and exercises. I'm only at the beginning of my nuttiness, but I'm pretty much obsessed with health now.

So I've switched soaps, shampoos, exercises and I'm trying my best to eat healthy. After I discovered how many toxins, (I mean many, many toxins) and chemicals are in what we eat, drink and put on our faces and hair I was definitely more willing to try to be more healthy. I have pretty bad acne so I've cut out sugar, been drinking more water in hopes that it will improve. (Next is gluten!) It was hard at first. Trust me! I love sugar. After a while the cravings are not as strong though. There's a book I'd recommend reading called Green Beauty Guide. And this one with natural body care recipes. (Both I found at the library) I do not endorse or agree with everything in these books, but both are good resources.

I switched shampoos and soap. I've only been using baking soda for my shampoo and apple cider vinegar for my conditioner. (You can read about how to use it here..) My hair feels great!

I've been learning more about healthy food choices and how to create delicious meals with them.
Very slowly I am growing my knowledge. It's been a fun adventure and I hope I will continue learning on this brought subject of health. I hope to post more of my experiences, too.

I would encourage you to look into what your putting on and in your body. I thought I was pretty healthy, but there are so many toxins in the food and cosmetics that we use! Just remember although it might be overwhelming at first, start where you are and start small. Maybe just start by cutting out soda or switching soaps or shampoo.

In all that we do we must remember that healthy living should not be an idol. Healthful living should be inspired by the fact that our body's our God's temples and we should be good stewards of them and the resources He blesses us with.

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?  If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 1 Corinthian 3:16-17

 Do you have any advice or good resources on how to be healthy? I'd love to hear them!

S'mores...

 I love s'mores. Especially toasted on a campfire. But sometimes weather, mess, and hassle can not permit such a treat.
There are of course other alternatives. Here are a few very simple tips for s'mores.
-You can bake them in the oven or in a toaster oven.
-Chocolate chips can be used in place of chocolate bars.
-You must smoosh both sides of the graham cracker together to fully enjoy your s'more. ;-)
-They taste great when cooled, too. You can even keep them in an air tight container and eat at your leisure.

As you can see this sophisticated treat is quite unique. You can't go wrong with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers!

How do you like your s'mores?

Steak Salad

Lettuce+Steak+Onions+Dressing= Pure yummy-ness on a hot day.


What did you have for lunch?

Coffee Cake

  Saturday mornings would not be complete with out a yummy, filling, breakfast...

This morning my Mom and I made coffee cake. The best way to kick off a productive Saturday! 

I thought I'd share the recipe we you all:

Cake ingredients 

4 cups freshly milled flour               

2 Tbs. baking powder                       

1 tsp. salt                                            

2 eggs

2 cups milk                                                

1 cup oil

1/2 cup honey

Topping ingredients  

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup sucanat (or white sugar)

8 Tbs. butter

3 tsp. cinnamon

 Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center. 

Add egg, milk, oil, and honey. Stir just until well mixed. Spread batter evenly in a greased 9x13 pan. Combine walnuts, sucanat, melted butter, and cinnamon; spread over batter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until it comes clean with a toothpick. 

Shield with foil if getting too brown. 

Altered from The Bread Becker's recipe.

Hope your having a beautiful Saturday!

                                What did you have for breakfast?

Saturday Mornings.

 This is what we had for breakfast....

Saturday mornings are when my mom makes a special breakfast treat. She's made oatmeal, cinnamon rolls, donuts, coffee cake, and most often : pancakes.
I usually get up after she has the batter made and then we cook them.
The smell is wonderful.
And the taste...
Even better. :-)




What did you have for breakfast?

Peanuts and Chocolate.

A handful of nuts and chocolate chips. Blissful.  

  ...What is your favorite snack?