First off, I have to tell you how much I love this name of soda!  Dr. Becker?!?  I mean, come on, can we get a little more of a knock-off name here or what?  I’m assuming I don’t really need to explain what this natural soda is suppose to taste like.  I’ll just say it sort of rhymes with Dr. Pepper Becker.  Anyhow, I stumbled upon this brand of soda in my local grocery store.  I’ve seen it in several of the local chains here in the Mid West even.  Normally I only try to go for the organic sodas … Read the rest

This is a light and summery dish that has a great flavor and utilizes garden fresh produce. It’s also super quick to put together and the lemon dressing mixes deliciously with the quinoa and other flavors.

1/2 cup uncooked organic quinoa rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 large organic tomato or two small tomatoes
1 cup fresh organic baby spinach chopped
2 Tbsp diced white onion
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp organic olive oil
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 ripe avocado
1/4 – 1/2 cup crumbled feta

rinse quinoa then combine and water, bring to boil, reduce … Read the rest

I was trying to think of inexpensive ways to make my dog’s tummy happy.  Dog treats have gotten so pricey and the ingredients are well, down right nasty at times.  So I experimented on my own and made a tasty little treat that Fido would enjoy.

I used leftover chicken broth.  We have a slow cooker and cook a chicken in it for one of our dinners.  Well, when you take the chicken out what’s left in the pot is chicken bits and watery broth stuff.  Yummy.  Not for you but for your pup it sure is.  You could probably … Read the rest

The Reed’s company has the right idea about soda.  They brew it naturally, with actual herbs and spices.  You won’t find food coloring in any of their sodas.  Or cup-fulls of sugar to enhance the taste.  Or added flavorings.  Or chemicals.  Just pure natural brewed soda.  Imagine that.

This isn’t my first experience with Reed’s ginger brew.  The first one I tried you can read about here.  That one had a little too much bite for me but I was still curious about their other flavors.This one, I think, is totally awesome.  It’s everything I want a ginger ale … Read the rest

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce the wine winner of the “Wine of the Week”  from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.  This award was based upon a blind taste test of 10 other organic red wines.  What also makes this an awesome feat is that this particular wine is the cheapest out of all 10.  Cheap as in less than 10 bucks.  And less than 10 is good people; my money tree in the backyard is not growing those greenbacks like it should!  Another thing I found interesting is that is also won against a Bonterra Cabernet. I haven’t … Read the rest

This dish has a light peppery taste with a fresh tomato basil flavor, tender beef chunks, and a hint of red wine. The ricotta adds a deliciously creamy element to the mix.

3 lbs organic grass fed chuck roast
2 Boxes Pomi Chopped Tomatoes (~26 ounces, no salt added)
1 Box Pomi Strained Tomatoes (~26 ounces, no salt added)
1 Can Stewed Tomatoes (12 ounces)
2.5 teaspoons Himalayan Sea Salt
1.5 teaspoons pepper
1 cup organic  red wine
1 Tbsp organic sugar
3 Tbsp butter
Fresh Basil
8 ounces Ricotta
12 ounces Egg Noodles

Put your chuck roast in a … Read the rest