Comfort Food, Soups, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites

Clamless Chowder

Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4-6 (makes about 8.5 cups) INGREDIENTS Blender ingredients: 1 ounce raw, unsalted cashews (about ¼ cup) ¼ cup water Soup pot ingredients: ½ medium yellow or white onion, chopped into small pieces (about 1 cup) 1 rib celery, chopped into small pieces… Continue reading Clamless Chowder

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How to Keep Fresh: Spoiling & Unpacking

Here are some easy tips to follow to help keep your produce from spoiling before you can enjoy! The first thing you MUST do when you bring home produce is to remove everything and dry everything off thoroughly. Moisture is the enemy. Don't store fruit and veggies together! Keep Vegetables in the Vegetable drawer and Fruit… Continue reading How to Keep Fresh: Spoiling & Unpacking

Desserts, Immune System, Need to know, Tea

Conquer Cravings: Coffee

  If you are trying to eliminate coffee, I suggest you taper off slowly as many people get awful headaches if they quit coffee too quickly. Caffeine consumption can mask true hunger and leave you out of touch with your body's needs. Coffee has also been shown to suppress the immune system. Most of us use coffee… Continue reading Conquer Cravings: Coffee

How to own this lifestyle, Need to know, Tips, Tricks and Hacks

Who is Your Best Friend?

Amy's Seed Sprout Suprise Most people would answer with a name of a relative or friend. Many of us are fortunate to have at least one person around us who cares about us and for whom we can depend upon for support. My definition of a best friend is one who is there for you whenever… Continue reading Who is Your Best Friend?