We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a twist….of lime. And mint! That’s right, we’re making cocktails to go with our favorite Mexican dishes. Well, actually, we’re making MOCKtails. “Faux-jitos” to be exact. What in the world is a faux-jito? It’s a mojito without alcohol! Easy Sparkling Faux-jitos by Amy Love, Real Food Whole Health Per
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Over 20 Natural Cocktail Recipes- A Real Food New Year’s Eve Celebration
Looking for a little something sparkly or full of cheer to celebrate this New Year’s Eve? Skip the artificially flavored and colored, overly sweet corn syrup laden mixers and shake up a natural cocktail instead. Here are 20 ideas from some of our friends around the blogosphere! The Perfect Cosmopolitan from Our Nourishing Roots Mojito
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Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Real Foodie
I heard once of a couple who started saving for Christmas gift-giving in January. They would set aside a little bit each month and do their shopping throughout the year. As much as I would one day love to plan this far in advance, these days I am lucky if I start thinking about Christmas
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Easy Real Food Homemade Egg Nog- Thick and Creamy
Yadda yadda – here’s a charming egg nog story. I could bore you with the details, but I don’t want to delay you from making this recipe right NOW. It blows any store-bought eggnog completely away. And if cooked eggnog isn’t your thing, check out this raw eggnog recipe full of nutrient-dense goodness. If you
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101 Gluten Free Snow Day Recipes
It’s the most wonderful time of year: the first real snow day! Children stay home from school, roads are quiet, families gather around a crackling fire, and everyone flocks to the kitchen for freshly baked (gluten free!) goodies, hot soup and warm drinks. In New England, we anticipate the snow with much excitement. We love
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Homemade Apricot Brandy
Commercial apricot brandy is full of artificial flavors, colors, industrial sweeteners and preservatives. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own at home, with complete control over the ingredients! While this is a delicious sipping liqueur and a popular ingredient in traditional cocktail recipes, we typically use apricot brandy for our Gluten Free, Grain Free Apricot
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Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte
It’s Autumn…and that means pumpkin-spiced everything! Everywhere you look, from Starbucks to gas stations, Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are the go-to Fall beverage. But what is lurking in the cup? Across the board, these drinks have enormous amounts of sugar (or high fructose corn syrup), artificial flavors, colors, GMOs, preservatives and more. Ick! It’s easy to
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Simple Farmhouse Lemonade
In the warmer months, as we spend time on the porch soaking in the sunshine and relishing the soft breeze, it’s nice to sip on something refreshing. This simple Farmhouse Lemonade fits the bill! The fresh juice of bright lemons, tempered with the sweetness of maple syrup, mixed with fresh spring water over crushed ice…now
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Raw Egg Nog- Real Food Style!
Skip the junk in the carton- full of preservatives, feedlot sourced and pasteurized eggs, fake sugars (or corn syrup-ick!) and artificial flavors. Making your own egg nog is so easy and you can reap the benefits of raw dairy and pastured egg yolks while enjoying the rich flavor of real maple syrup and fresh spices.