Friday, July 29, 2016

Peaches ‘n Cream Custard


Peaches are ripe and ready now, and this is an easy and gut-healing dessert for your enjoyment ;) 

Peaches ‘n Cream Custard

5 ripe organic peaches (peel if not organic), pitted and chopped into chunks for blending
1 can organic, full-fat coconut milk
1 tbs vanilla powder or 2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cinnamon
¼-1/3 cup grass-fed gelatin (more will increase firmness)
½-1 tsp Stevita stevia

1. Place all ingredients in blender.
2. Gently mix until incorporated. Avoid over mixing.
3. Pour into individual serving vessels and garnish with peach slices and a sprinkle of sea salt.
4. Refrigerate approx. 2 hours before serving.
5. Enjoy!

Slow Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges


I LOVE Japanese sweet potatoes and this is an easy and delicious way to enjoy them :)


Slow Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

3-4 large Japanese sweet potatoes, sliced into wedges (peel if not organic)
3-4 tbs avocado oil
2 tsp roasted garlic powder
2 tsp sea salt


1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Place wedges in a large bowl and cover with remaining ingredients. Mix well to coat.
3. Spread seasoned wedges on baking sheet(s) and roasted until desired doneness, 1-1.5 hours.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5. Enjoy as a side dish or serve as a snack/appetizer with guacamole.

Lemon Parsley Sauce


This is a perfect summery sauce for veggies, poultry, seafood, or eggs. I served it over sauteed bluegill and it was a big hit :)


Lemon Parsley Sauce

1 medium bunch fresh organic parsley
½ c pure water (or more to thin if desired)
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tsp sea salt
6 cloves roasted garlic (or fresh)

1. Place all ingredients in high speed blender and mix until desired consistency.
2. Enjoy over your favorite proteins or veggies.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Strawberry Mint Smoothie


This smoothie is so tasty and perfect for summer. I had leftover mint from making my Cucumber Mint pops and this creation was manifest :)

Strawberry Mint Smoothie
Serves 2

1 can full fat organic coconut milk
1 twelve ounce bag frozen organic strawberries (or fresh)
1 small bunch organic mint
1-2 cups chilled organic ginger tea (or filtered water to thin)
2 tbs grass-fed collagen powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt

1. Put all ingredient in blender and mix to desired consistency.
2. Enjoy!

Friday, July 15, 2016

Cucumber Mint Ice Pops


A three ingredient wonder, and the perfect refreshing treat for these hot summer days!


Cucumber Mint Ice Pops

16 oz organic pure coconut water
1 small organic cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
1 small bunch organic mint, stems removed

  1.    Arrange cucumber slices and mint leaves in popsicle molds.
  2.    Fill each mold with coconut water.
  3.   Freeze and enjoy!