In my world, Sarah's Espresso Hut should always be open, and thankfully it usually is! Today's cold n' creamy treat is a plant-based frappe that isn't overly sweet. So, if you are craving sugar, ramp the maple syrup up! Perfect for dealing with a pesky head-cold.....and way healthier than a Frappe at ol' Green Mermaid's… Continue reading Pumpkin Frappe & Book Giveaway
Category: Plant Based Diet
Sweet Pickled Ice Chest Beets
Apparently I inherited my Mother's love of beets, where as no one else in my family loves them. They don't dislike them, but nor do they get excited when I announce "Ooh, let's have Borscht!" or "Mmmmm! Beets and Farro? Delicious!" So I figure I will be eating both jars of my refrigerator pickled beets by myself. My Mom… Continue reading Sweet Pickled Ice Chest Beets
Cold-Fighting Smoothies
Kirk asked if I might make him a smoothie over the weekend, to help fight our sore throats and a general run-down feeling. Which had come from the toddler and baby both getting a horrible head cold/virus (from the gym's daycare...sigh), and then sneezing/coughing on us for days. Something cold and full of Vitamin C seemed perfect.… Continue reading Cold-Fighting Smoothies
Raw Dessert: Avocado Cheesecake
Last week I was lured by a bag of large avocados at Costco, each one came out to $1, which is what the small Hass ones sell for on sale in town. I let two ripen on the counter and thought up ideas to use them in. Having seen a Pin for a raw avo cheesecake, I… Continue reading Raw Dessert: Avocado Cheesecake