Prep time: about 10 mins Cook time: 8 mins Serving: about 13 cookies So the story goes......Once upon a time in cookie land! Just kidding, well kind of :) I have been making the original 3 ingredient Peanut Butter cookie for years and replacing the refined sugar with coconut sugar as healthy alternative. I tried a few times to replace the peanut butter with almond butter to make it Paleo friendly since that is the lifestyle we live. I NEVER could get them to come out ri

Food labels are everywhere today and can be quite confusing. Knowing what a label means is difficult especially when companies are constantly changing them up to get you to buy their products. And meat is the worst so..... We have put together some meanings and what to look for to better help give you an idea. And always remember, if a word looks unfamiliar or new to you, you should always research it first. Healthy.....labels stating that is healthy must be low in saturated

Sometimes it is hard to buy all organic whether not available or not affordable. Below I have provided their list of the Clean Fifteen and the Dirty Dozen. Feel free to print and take shopping with you to save money and time. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases lists every year of the most and least contaminated produce to help consumers make informed choices. A total of about 50 fruits and vegetables are tested and ranked by the total number of pesticides detected

This egg salad stuffed avocado is easy and simple to make. Whether you are on a certain diet or just looking for something a little different. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat (healthy fat) and have 0 cholesterol. Did you know this savory heart healthy food is actually a fruit. A single seeded berry to be exact. Eggs are packed with protein and if you getting pasture raised, free range eggs they are rich in healthy Omega 3's. Egg Salad You will need: 4 hard boiled egg

Adapted from Alton Brown 2-3 lb chuck roast cumin (to taste) pepper (to taste) sea salt (to taste) 4 stalks of celery, chopped 1 medium sweet onion, sliced or chopped 3 cloves of fresh garlic, smashed 1 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar handful of kalamata olives 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon of dried thyme or 2 tablespoons of fresh Crock pot Instructions: Rinse, pat dry and season both sides of roast with cumin, salt and pepper. In a screaming hot skillet, d

October is a time when we finally get a break from the smoldering summer temps. There is cooler, even sometimes crisp mornings and a lite cool breeze through the day. Giving us a sense that the season is changing. Leaves start to change colors from lush green to orange, red, and yellow with some even start o fall. It's a time for long sleeves, jeans, boots and even a fashionable scarf or two at times. It is a month of pumpkin spice everything! You stop for your favorite pumpk

Do you like flavored oils but think it's to hard to do? This is one of the simplest things you can do and use. You can add to your favorite vinegar for an easy and healthy salad dressing. Use as a marinade or simple dress your veggies with it.......Here's how 1) Pick the size jar you will use, preferably one with a cork or seal (you could use a mason jar) 2) Pour olive oil into container (for measuring), leaving about an 1/2 inch at the top so you will have room for fresh h

Chocolate, it's what's for breakfast!!Chocolate is happiness. Chocolate is warmth. Chocolate is love. Choosing the right chocolate makes all the difference in the world. We love dark chocolate and hope you do too. The darker the chocolate (choose between 72-85% cocoa), the better. Rich in iron, fiber, magnesium, copper, manganese, along with potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. And is rich in antioxidants that help support your immune system. Which makes this breakfast