Wikipedia says, Sorbet is a frozen dessert made from sweetened water flavoured with fruit (typically juice or puree)… . . .Okay, so technically, this isn’t exactly a recipe for sorbet, because there is no added water. But it’s pretty close. This Blueberry Mango Sorbet recipe makes a quick, healthy, refreshing snack just waiting for your … Read more
Hello, dear readers! Have you been looking for an easy, inexpensive, natural way to clean your fruit and veggies? Think you have to fill up your sink to soak and clean your produce? Look no further, friends. This essential oil fruit and vegetable wash is so quick to throw together and works great! Pesticide … Read more
I’ve written a little about smoothies here at It’s a Love/Love Thing, because smoothies were a recent addition to our morning routine. We love them! They are a quick, simple way to round out a family breakfast, and even our one-year-old daughter can enjoy them with us! They are fun and kids can get involved in … Read more
Whoa, now how about that title? It’s a mouthful, isn’t it? NO. These are a mouthful. Just wait and see. But hold on. Let’s talk a little about food allergies for a minute. Total bummer, right? Well . . . maybe not completely. Um, Excuse Me? Now, don’t get me wrong. Food allergies are … Read more
Don’t Trash Your Leftover Smoothies! This week’s Friday Fast Fix is a great way to be frugal and healthy at the same time. Many, many times when I make a smoothie, even after serving all of us, there will be about a cup left over that we didn’t use. I used to cringe pouring this … Read more
Come on, you know it happens. It happens to all of us. You waltzed right into that grocery store, or farmer’s market, bought the lettuce that was on special, and had every intention of doing something with it! You really did! But life happened. 🙂 You got busy, you forgot about it, … Read more
Hello everyone! So, you just finished a dehydrating a big batch of fruit and you’re left wondering, what in the world am I supposed to do with this stuff? I thought you’d never ask. Today we are going to make dehydrated fruit powder. Why would anyone want to make their own fruit powder? Here are … Read more
Q. What happens when you order a case of peaches from your local co-op? A. You get stuck with a bunch of peaches. Not that this is a bad thing. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t enjoy a peach from time to time. But when you have a case of peaches, staring at … Read more
Question: Did you know you can easily make homemade powdered sugar at home? No kidding. I didn’t know this until very recently. Actually, it’s one of the easiest things you can do! O, how do I love making my own powdered sugar? Let me count the ways. . . 1. Sugar Selection I can use … Read more
As some of you may know, when you have to avoid certain foods due to food allergies (or family members with food allergies), it doesn’t take long to start missing things. Hm. Maybe I won’t go into all the foods I miss the most, but I do miss ranch dressing from time to … Read more