Author: Svendblad Josephine
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Looking for a lunch alternative? Butternut Squash Soup
Let’s face it, salads are great and we eat them all the time. But once in a while we welcome an alternative. So with that said, let us share our Butternut Squash Soup with you. You can easily make this in advance and have it at work or as a dinner. We just made this…
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Poppy Seed Apple Coconut Loaf
Due to popular demand I am sharing another coconut flour creation with you. Please keep in mind that this is not a very sweet treat. If you prefer your treats a bit sweeter, feel free to add some local honey, we buy ours from the Fish Hugger. This loaf is awesome as a breakfast alternative…
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The Power of Fennel
Time to introduce you to another fantastic veggie. Fennel Fennel has been used in Europe and especially in the Mediterranean for a very long time. It is far more widespread now, but many people still don’t consume this powerful vegetable because they either don’t know how to prepare it or just aren’t aware of it. We…
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It’s Grillin’ Season: Henry’s Spicy Chimichurri
Husband, you have outdone yourself with this one. I came home from yoga last night to his latest invention: Henry’s Spicy Chimichurri, along with some grass-fed steaks on the grill and an amazing salad! Wow, I am a lucky gal 🙂 So I thought that you’d like to try some yourself. (I even put some…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Coconut Cupcakes
Got an itch for something sweet, but don’t want any added sugar? Try our Banana Chocolate Chip Coconut Cupcakes, they are easy to make, and super healthy, just what your body needs. They have no added sugar other than what comes from the bananas and dark chocolate chips. Visit our STORE if you don’t have…
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Happy Easter!
Ahhh the wonderful taste and power of eggs. There are so many things that you can do with eggs, boil them, poach them, bake with them, color them for easter, devil them…on and on it goes. We grew up with true cage-free and free-range eggs. The chickens were not confined to some little patch of…
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Shrimp Kiwi Mixed Green Salad
Easter weekend is coming up fast, which means a bunch of food and chocolate for most people. So why not plan for it and have an ultra healthy lunch or dinner tonight! It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and cook! Amazing and delicious. Ingredients 2 cup Mixed greens 10 medium Shrimp shelled and cleaned…
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Have you had a Leek lately?
Leeks have been part of my diet ever since I can remember, as they are a part of European and Mediterranean cooking. It’s not as commonly used in the American kitchen which is the reason for this post. I would like to help you discover a new vegetable that is so good for you, readily…
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Plantain Chips
I was first introduced to plantain chips on my very first trip to my husband’s native country – Colombia. There are slight variations in preparation such as twice fried patacones, which are typically larger and thicker than the ones featured today. We’ll make those another time and show you how. Plantain chips are a typical…
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Prosciutto Wrapped Dates Hors D’Oeuvre
Are you having friends over for a glass of wine or a glass of champagne? This Hors D’Oeuvre is not only very easy to make, but it is a definite crowd pleaser. Make it in advance and take it to a friend’s house as an appetizer. Either way you will surely wow them. 🙂 Ingredients…