October, 2013

28 October, 2013

Raw German Chocolate Brownies

Dates can be found at the grocery store year-round, but fall is the time of year when they are in season and ready for harvest.  If you have been following my blog, then you know that I love dates.  I...

25 October, 2013

Ingredient Spotlight: Vinegar

One thing that I am finding out along my jouney to healthier living is that I am still learning.  Even now after 4 years of college studying nutrition, a one year internship in nutrition, and 2 years of cutting out...

22 October, 2013

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

I am a huge lover of breakfast!  I could eat breakfast foods at any meal at any time.  I get on kicks where I will eat the same exact breakfast for weeks at a time until I find something else...

19 October, 2013

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili

Chili always reminds me of fall.  My mom used to always make chili in the fall and I remember having it on Halloween before going out trick or treating.  Chili is a great dish because it is a complete meal...

16 October, 2013

Super Spice Quinoa with Peas and Cashews

When I was trying to come up with a good name for this quinoa recipe I wanted something that would really let everyone know how beneficial spices are and that they really are a super food.  Spices like ginger, coriander,...

12 October, 2013

Blueberry Cobbler Oatmeal

The weather is starting to cool down (even here in Arizona).  Yesterday it was only in the 70’s for us and after a summer of 100+ degrees it feels cool.  As the weather starts changing our cravings and taste for...

8 October, 2013

Crock Pot Recipe: Pear Butter

Pears are another one of those great fall fruits.  They are easy to find at a great price this time of year.  I bought a 3 pound bag of organic pears the other day.  I put pears in my green...