Kale, glorious kale! (Imagine singing that to the tune of “Food, Glorious Food” from the musical Oliver! ) I’m one of those people who can’t get enough of green, leafy things. Kale, chard, arugula, spinach … I love them all! I…
Ginger-Pear Creme Smoothie Recipe
I was craving something delicious and creamy today, so I came up with this healthy ginger-pear-oat smoothie recipe. Try it and let me know how you like it, or share your favorite smoothie and juice recipes. Ginger-Pear Creme 1 ripe…
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
I make hummus at least once a week, as it’s a favorite healthy snack in our house. I usually use chickpeas, but decided to play around with black beans, and came up with this spicy hummus. It was so good,…
Homemade Toothpaste
I can’t remember the last time I bought toothpaste — it’s definitely been a few years. I believe I was inspired to make homemade toothpaste when Tom’s of Maine sold to Colgate, and my favorite natural toothpaste changed. Here are my…
Natural Mosquito Repellent & Hot Flash Spray
It’s that time of year in Virginia: I cannot sit in my yard for a minute before being attacked by mosquitos. Since it’s an everyday thing, I don’t want to use harsh chemicals on my skin but it’s important not…
Fun Way to Eat More Vegetables
This post is about one of my favorite kitchen gadgets — the spiral vegetable slicer. A spiral slicer takes just about any vegetable and quickly turns it into a mass of long “noodles” that you can use to make no-carb “pasta,” delicious salads, fun…