Refreshing, smooth, creamy. Words to describe almond milk. I never imagined almond milk would be so satisfying, both to make at home and to consume. Making almond milk is a lot easier than you might imagine, and it tastes so much better than store-bought! Let me show you how to make almond milk at home in ...
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Simple Granola With Coconut Oil
This easy coconut oil granola recipe is delicious and good for you. Protein and fiber-rich nuts and oats combined with healthy coconut oils will keep you healthy and satisfied. Once you learn how to make your own granola, you will be reluctant to go back to store bought cereals again. This post ...
Real Food Valentine Treats – Paleo, Vegan, and Dairy-Free
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt ~ Charles Schulz Here are 9 AMAZING Valentine treats using real food ingredients. Indulge yourself and share the love. Paleo, vegan, and dairy free and oh so good! Food Smart Mom shares the love with her Coconut ...
How to Use Roses as Food and Medicine – 6 Rose Recipes
Healing Medicine of the Rose Roses as Food and Medicine for Physical, Spiritual, Emotional Healing Exquisite, graceful, alluring, the rose is associated with sophisticated beauty and love. But the rose is much more than an ornamental flower adored for its heady aroma. The healing medicine of the ...
Butternut Soup Recipe – A Creamy Tomato Butternut Soup
This is a delightful butternut soup recipe. The butternut squash adds a rich creamy texture to your tomato soup. You can serve this recipe a variety of ways - try adding a bit of fresh grated ginger, a touch of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, or you can try a spicy version of tomato butternut soup and add a little ...
Simple Hearty Winter Breakfast – Crockpot Barley with Apple
If we are forced to drag ourselves from bed, especially on a cold and dark winter morning, wouldn’t it be nice to rise to the smell of apples and cinnamon? Entering the kitchen with a wholesome, healthy, tasty meal all ready to warm and energize you for the day ahead? This simple hearty winter breakfast with barley and ...
Easy Fermented Garlic and 5 Recipes
The humble garlic offers powerful health benefits including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties to combat colds and flu, and much more. Fermenting garlic adds healthy probiotics and offers even greater protective benefits. Making fermented garlic is really simple and here ...
Old Fashioned Three-Day Pickles
This recipe for old-fashioned pickles was given to me by community herbalist Krista Rahm who shares it with her Whole Living students. The recipe combines pickling lime and vinegar to make extra crispy pickles and was given to Krista by a 90-year old woman who made these pickles every year for ...
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric has a long history of use in the ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine systems, and today there are thousands of peer-reviewed research articles demonstrating the health benefits of turmeric. Have you enjoyed the flavor of turmeric? Turmeric is a spice commonly used in ...
Grain and Dairy Free No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie with Pecan Date Crust
I'm always a little late when it comes to popular trends. All I can say is, I wish I had discovered the creamy wonders of this dessert sooner. Sweetened with dates and honey, grain and dairy-free, this rich, velvety smooth chocolate cream pie is a delightfully healthy indulgence. Who knew a paleo chocolate cream pie ...
Making Herb Cordials – Simple Homemade Gifts
Nourishing Herbs. Beautiful Cordials I have a great suggestion for a simple healthy indulgence. Have you tried making your own herb-infused cordials? Cordials are fun to make, fun to drink, and can be used as gifts for all seasons. Use warming herbs for winter months, cooling herb combinations for summer season, or ...
Hibiscus Roselle – Growing Hibiscus, Hibiscus Medicine, Hibiscus Recipes
I am excited to share my new favorite medicinal plant – Hibiscus! Not only is the hibiscus sabdariffa flower beautiful, hibiscus medicine and hibiscus recipes are used world-wide for health and nutrition. The content on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I receive ...
Seeking Joyful Simplicity is about living your best life after 40. I write about using a holistic approach combining herbal remedies, nourishing foods, and self-care to reduce overwhelm, manage our weight, and enjoy more vibrant health in our 40's, 50's, and beyond.