Strawberries add such a sweet happy note to any morning. I created a new granola flavor featuring strawberries and vanilla for a touch of joy in my breakfast. Using powdered freeze dried strawberries in the granola mixture allows for a rich strawberry flavor, accented by the sweet note of vanilla. Together they taste like strawberries…
Category: breakfast
Yogurt Cheese
What’s a flavor cross between yogurt, chèvre and cream cheese — equally happy with savory or sweet flavors layered on top? Yogurt Cheese, of course! I recently created this simple cheese and was delighted with the results. What inspired this was a quart of amazingly lovely local Jersey yogurt left over from a big brunch….
Cocoa Cherry Smoothie
What if your smoothie tasted so good that you’d gladly enjoy one for dessert . . . but it was actually loaded with superfood? Well, wonder no more! This smoothie is tastier than a slice of 1970s era Black Forest Cake, but will power you up with the goodness of cherries, cocoa, and chia. I…
Buttermilk Waffles
While I do nearly all the cooking and baking in our home, my husband John is the Waffle Master. He’s an engineer by training, and has dialed in the perfect waffle recipe. I’m trained in nutrition, and am always looking for ways to make my food the most delicious and nutritious it can be. So…
Citrus Mint Smoothie
Here’s just the thing for a pick me up – a tangy, bright, fresh smoothie made with tangerine, spinach and mint. While I usually eat my greens and fruit, today was hectic and I wanted something to enjoy while on the go. Using my Vitamix, I blended some delightful baby spinach with whole tangerine, lime…
Homemade Almond Milk
Almond milk is a super simple concoction, and a great DIY Basics project — especially if you have a Vitamix! I just got one, and am enjoying experimenting with it. With just two ingredients — almonds and water — Almond Milk is a true basic, especially for vegans or those who can’t tolerate dairy. After…