Ummm, so this organic smoothie is one with a super strong taste thanks to the arugula. However, I find it quite pleasing. For something on the more mild side, check out this smoothie recipe here. 1/2 Cup Brown Cow Plain Yogurt 1 TSP Organic Peanut Butter 1 TSP Shredded Coconut 1/4 Cup Organic Milk 1 … Read more
1 Apple 5 Carrots 5 Celery Stalks 1 Beet with the leafy tops Handful of Spinach Nub of Ginger Root Toss all this nutritious veggies and fruit into your juice, and in a few minutes you’ll be in fresh juice heaven.
There’s nothing like a good nutritious smoothie packed full of vitamins and minerals to kick start your day, or to give you a boost in the afternoon. Lately, I’ve really gotten into adding spinach or kale into my smoothies. Spinach and kale are an excellent source of Vitamins A, B-6, C, and Vitamin K. I … Read more
1 Cup Cherries 1 Banana 2 Tsp of Shredded Coconut 3/4 Cup Vanilla Yogurt 2 Tbsp Dark chocolate chunks Such a tart-y sweet power boost. Get the afternoon drags? Well, then try this bad boy out. It’s tart and sweet, and full of potassium, probiotics, anti-oxidants, and other goodies for your body. Treat your sweet … Read more
Time to wind down with some organic wine! This time I chose Stellar Organics Pinotage 2011. This organic red wine has no added sulfites, is vegan, and is fairly traded. It hails from South Africa. That means there are no pesticides, herbicides, or other nasty chemicals used in growing these organic grapes for wine making. … Read more
Don’t let the title fool you, this smoothie tastes AWESOME. And it has a power punch of good fats, plenty of vitamins and minerals, and it gives you energy lasting throughout the day. I particularly love drinking this smoothie after a long jog with my mutt, but my girlfriend likes to drink it for breakfast. … Read more
Want a wine that has only has naturally occurring sulfites and is organic? I know I do. Try Pacific Redwood Organic Pinot Noir 2011. This organic red wine is tasty, smooth, and cheap. I did a review on Pacific Redwood Organic Cabernet a while ago, and I liked that organic red wine as well. It’s … Read more
In my opinion this recipe is pretty delicious. The only sweetness comes from the squash and it is a very thick puree (probably not unlike baby food). If you like your soup thinner you may want to add more vegetable broth. This recipe makes approximately 5 quarts and is easy to make a ahead for … Read more
New Planet Tread Lightly Ale is a gluten free beer that I’ve been dying to try. I found this delightful brew at Binnys in Chicago. A four-pack will cost you $8.99. Supposedly New Planet Beer will be arriving in Wisconsin sometime in 2013. One can only keep their fingers crossed! Anyway, this gluten free beer … Read more
Mmmm, this vegan smoothie is delicious. It’s packed with vitamins and nutrients and it makes a great way to start your day, or a pick-me-up afternoon snack. And, with some Chia Seeds added in the mix, you can get some much needed proteins. 3 Oranges 1 Banana 2 TSP of Chia Seeds handful of cut … Read more