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  • Most of the food allergies die under garlic and onion. Martin H. Fischer

    Happiness is a bowl of cherries and a book of poetry under a shade tree. Astrid Alauda

    Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity. Voltaire

    Soup is liquid comfort. Author Unknown

    Researchers have discovered that chocolate produced some of the same reactions in the brain as marijuana. The researchers also discovered other similarities between the two, but can't remember what they are. Author Unknown

    I prefer to regard a dessert as I would imagine the perfect woman: subtle, a little bittersweet, not blowsy and extrovert. Delicately made up, not highly rouged. Holding back, not exposing everything and, of course, with a flavor that lasts. Graham Kerr

    Food is so primal, so essential a part of our lives, often the mere sharing of recipes with strangers turns them into good friends. Jasmine Heiler

    Plant a radish, get a radish, never any doubt. That's why I love vegetables, you know what they're about! Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt

    One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright

    When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. Laiko Bahrs

    Anyhow, the hole in the doughnut is at least digestible. H.L. Mencken

    In general, mankind, since the improvement in cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires. Benjamin Franklin

    Sugar is a type of bodily fuel, yes, but your body runs about as well on it as a car would. V.L. Allineare

    The breakfast slimes, angel food cake, doughnuts and coffee, white bread and gravy cannot build an enduring nation. Martin H. Fischer

    Food is an important part of a balanced diet. Fran Lebowitz

    As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists. Joan Gussow

    The greatest delight the fields and woods minister is the suggestion of an occult relation between man and the vegetable. I am not alone and unacknowledged. They nod to me and I to them. Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. Jim Davis

    Dyspepsia is the remorse of a guilty stomach. A. Kerr

    Eat little, sleep sound. Iranian Proverb

    I refuse to believe that trading recipes is silly. Tuna fish casserole is at least as real as corporate stock. Barbara Grizzuti Harrison

    If we're not willing to settle for junk living, we certainly shouldn't settle for junk food. Sally Edwards

    The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor. Chinese Proverb

    After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers. Emily Luchetti

    The spirit cannot endure the body when overfed, but, if underfed, the body cannot endure the spirit. St Frances de Sales

    My soul is dark with stormy riot, Directly traceable to diet.Samuel Hoffenstein

    This is every cook's opinion -no savory dish without an onion, but lest your kissing should be spoiledyour onions must be fully boiled.Jonathan Swift

    There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves. Thomas Wolfe

    He that eats till he is sick must fast till he is well. English Proverb

    It would be nice if the Food and Drug Administration stopped issuing warnings about toxic substances and just gave me the names of one or two things still safe to eat. Robert Fuoss

    There is a lot more juice in grapefruit than meets the eye. Author Unknown

    If organic farming is the natural way, shouldn't organic produce just be called "produce" and make the pesticide-laden stuff take the burden of an adjective? Ymber Delecto

    Hunger is the best sauce in the world. Cervantes

    We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons. Alfred E. Newman

    It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician. Meryl Streep

    A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. Old New York Proverb

    Chocolate is like medicine - but as with medicine, the key is the proper dose. Don't overdo it. Edward "Grandpa" Jones

    Happiness is life served up with a scoop of acceptance, a topping of tolerance and sprinkles of hope, although chocolate sprinkles also work. Robert Brault

    Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are. Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

    Stored away in some brain cell is the image of a long-departed aunt you haven't thought of in 30 years. Stored away in another cell is the image of a pink pony stitched on your first set of baby pajamas. All it takes to get that aunt mounted on the back of that pony is to eat a hunk of meatloaf immediately before going to bed. Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

    Chemicals, n: Noxious substances from which modern foods are made. Author Unknown

    All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! Charles Schulz

    No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut. Channing Pollock

    After dinner sit a while, and after supper walk a mile. English Saying

    As the days grow short, some faces grow long. But not mine. Every autumn, when the wind turns cold and darkness comes early, I am suddenly happy. It's time to start making soup again. Leslie Newman

    Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged, just like people. Elizabeth Berry

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May 6, 2013

Best Berry Smoothie Ever?

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This smoothie tastes amazing! I originally got this recipe from the green smoothie girl and have amended it to my own taste. We drink it every day! It is packed with antioxidants and automakers, I along with several servings of fruits and vegetables. You will love it! READ MORE

April 22, 2013

The Food Revolution Summit

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One of the first books I read when I was transitioning into a holistic, natural lifestyle was John Robbins’ blockbuster bestseller “Diet for a New America.”

It astonished me and made me not want to eat meat for months! I was inspired me to be more conscious about the foods I was putting into my body and the bodies of my children and family. The book itself has sold millions of copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. It was the beginning of the Food Revolution.

I became increasingly concerned over the years with contamination of our food supply and the detrimental effects of GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones in my food I was eating every day! The Food Revolution Network began in 2012 and since then, have grown their membership and message to over 85,000 concerned citizens! Their mission has been “to inform, inspire, and empower people toward positive action for healthy, sustainable, humane and conscious food for all.” So, when I found out about their Food Revolution Summit, I thought it was FANTASTIC and I couldn’t wait to promote it and tell all my like-minded friends about it.

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What is the 2013 Summit?
From April 27-May 4, 2013, there will be a series of 24 1/2 hour “riveting interviews” broadcasted through teleconference at 8, 9, and 10 am PT with a 24 hour internet-based replay. On May 5, there will be a special 1-hour finale conversation with John and Ocean Robbins. These interviews will be inspiring, with life changing messages from revolutionary thinkers and visionaries that will put “Power in your hands” when it comes to the FOOD YOU EAT! You’ll come away with cutting-edge information, shocking facts, and inspirational wisdom!
Speakers will share their messages and expertise in topics such as nutrition that can help prevent (and sometimes cure) cancer, the top foods to avoid if you want to protect yourself from GMOs, healthy fats, how multivitamins couldd be hazardous to your health, organic foods, and how you can stock a healthy pantry without busting the bank among many, many others!

The best part is, that the conference is absolutely FREE! You can register using this link: http://www.foodrevolution.org/?orid=101213&opid=9 which will take you to their homepage.

When you register for the summit, you’ll have FREE access to any and all of the live calls and replays for 24 HOURS ONLY!

So what if you miss a call, can’t find the time to listen to a replay or you want to access the transcripts and other bonuses? The only way to have these resources again to share, read, or listen to the summit is by ordering the EMPOWERMENT PACKAGE. This will give you access to the ENTIRE summit, along with a collection of bonus gifts valued at $1,194! Use this link if you want to order your Empowerment Package now!
http://www.foodrevolution.org/nextstep?orid=101213&opid=10

I truly believe this summit will help empower you and your family to take more control of what types of food you put into your bodies. My every-day goal and message is to help you gain more confidence by educating you to have more power and confidence in the medicines and foods you give to your families. Join me in attending this inspiring, motivating, and eye-opening week full of incredible life-changing speakers and interviews at the 2013 Food Revolution Summit!

March 2, 2013

Healthy Sloppy Joes

Whenever I pull out this recipe, my kids get excited. I couldn’t believe how delicious it was the last time I made it! We don’t eat tons of beef, but my grandpa used to have a ranch, and when he passed away it stayed in the family. So we are lucky enough to get hormone-free, antibiotic-free, pesticide-free beef on a regular basis.

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Healthy Sloppy Joes

2 lbs. ground beef, grass fed or organic if possible
1/2 C. onion, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped small (I use a nut chopper)
1 10 oz. can tomato sauce
1/4 C. ketchup
1/4 C. Sucanat (or brown sugar)
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 t. Braggs Aminos (or worcestershire sauce)
1/2 t. sea salt
1/4 t. garlic powder
8 wheat hamburger buns (I sometimes buy sprouted and my kids love it with this recipe!)

  1. Cook the beef in a pan (stainless steel if possible) until mostly browned, and drain the fat.
  2. Add onion, celery and red pepper.
  3. Cover the pan, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and Braggs into beef mixture.
  5. Season with salt and garlic powder. Serve on toasted buns and enjoy!

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February 1, 2013

My Virus Busting Drinks This Winter

There are some nasty viruses going around this winter! When you get sick, go light on your normal foods and guzzle these drinks instead!

Be prepared by having these ingredients on hand.  READ MORE

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October 4, 2012

Essentially Healthy Lemon Bars

I’m so happy to share this recipe post by my friend Amy Estes!

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She says, “Last month I hosted an essential oils party and wanted to serve something I used essential oils in. I quickly found this recipe that fit my needs well. The recipe below calls for lemon juice so I attempted to COMPLETELY replace the lemon juice for lemon essential oil. Read more…

August 29, 2012

Easy Dried Kale Chips

Here is a great recipe I’ve wanted to try for a long time! I use kale everyday, but usually just in my green drinks. So when my friend Alayna told me she had this great recipe, I asked her if she would share it with us. I can’t wait to make it myself!

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July 24, 2012

Healthy Peanutty Cookies

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My friend and blogger, Tammie Nelson of Simple. Healthy. Tasty. came over to our home for a visit the other night and brought her famous “Good n’ Healthy” cookies. Good n Healthy Cookies 300x225 Healthy Peanutty CookiesThey were so good, I couldn’t stop eating them. Their taste and texture is perfect! Read more…

May 15, 2012

Delicious, Healthy Mayo: Spicy or Mild

Here’s another winning recipe from my good friend Faith, who hosted an essential oil class for me in Tucson and served this yummy mayo as chipotle dip for veggies. My family and I love anything with a good kick!

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April 10, 2012

Nourishing Cocoa Bars

My good friend Faith hosted an essential oil class for me in Tucson and served these delicious bars afterward. They were yummy and I knew my kids would love them so I asked her for the recipe. She was happy to share it, not only for my family but for you, my readers as well!

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March 6, 2012

Mildly Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño Freezer Jam

After buying some expensive little bottles of jalapeño/fruit jelly from the farmer’s market, I decided to try my own and save some money. I love eating jalapeño jelly on crackers, with cream cheese or just with corn chips. So I gave it a first shot and results were fantastic!

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The whole process is so quick because Read more…

February 8, 2012

Fast, Fresh, Mouthwatering Hummus

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This is my most popular and personal favorite recipe for hummus that has endured over many years.

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My family loves this, and it always disappears at potlucks! Mike & I especially enjoy the spicy version of this, but it can be made mild. This hummus is extra healthy as it contains raw energy, omega oils and antioxidants. Read more…

December 19, 2011

Roasted Maple Nuts

This recipe has been my favorite holiday treat for years. I can eat it, still feel good, and the healthy sugar only makes it taste better.

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December 6, 2011

Popular Holiday Wassail

It’s so wonderful to have a delicious, warm drink to sip when the weather gets cold! This tangy recipe is an old favorite of mine that I get out whenever we’re getting together with family at holiday time. I make it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many times in between. It’s a big hit and is becoming a firm family tradition.

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November 11, 2011

Mom Essentials Healthy Yummy Recipes eBook

Want more healthy recipes in your kitchen that your family will like?

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November 2, 2011

Jenni’s Favorite Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

I LOVE these cookies. Pumpkin cookies baked 300x200 Jennis Favorite Healthy Pumpkin CookiesI lost the recipe for a while and made a different kind last year, but those were too heavy and dense. This recipe is more cake-like, so the cookies are lighter and moist. Read more…

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