I have tried all kinds of eco-friendly glass and window cleaners, both commercial products and natural recipes, and in my opinion, nothing works better than plain old vinegar and water! I almost didn’t post this tip because it is so easy and doesn’t really qualify as a “recipe”. But after speaking with some “green skeptic” friends this week who were not convinced that you could make effective natural cleaners that rivaled their toxic commercial counterparts, I thought it was worth posting this simple “vinegar and water” message to spread the word in the hopes that more people will give the “simple is best” approach a go. A mixture of ½ vinegar and ½ warm water is all you need to make glass surfaces, windows, and mirrors clear and... Keep Reading
Inspired by the Full Circle Cleaning Kit Giveaway this month, I continue to share some of my favourite natural cleaning recipes made out of ingredients you can get at the grocery store. This homemade natural eco-friendly laundry detergent is another amazing recipe I got from the folks at Full Circle. Get your stirring spoons out, because this quick, easy recipe is a winner! For many years I have used baking soda, vinegar, lavender oil, and tea tree oil to do my washing. But, when I came across this recipe in the Full Circle Greenhouse, CleanHouse Natural Cleaning Booklet that comes with their Come Clean Natural Cleaning Set, I decided to give it a go, and I LOVE it! This mixture is so easy to make, and your clothes will look and feel... Keep Reading
Piggies! I have the most amazing discovery to share – a fantastic company called Full Circle, that has developed a phenomenal line of eco-friendly cleaning tools that are helping America go green with their cleaning routine. These are literally the most functional, durable, stylish eco cleaning tools I have ever used! The “practical-yet-gorgeous” design of these products blows me away. Every detail has been fully thought-through -- such as ergonomic handles that make the tools easy to hold and highly effective, a stand up or hang up design for quick drying and less bacterial accumulation, as well as stunning bamboo bases that make them look like pieces of kitchen art! When I first saw them, they reminded me of the sleek Swedish and... Keep Reading
Piggies! As this is Memorial Day, I thought I would share one of my favourite quick easy desserts that I am serving up today. This nifty little idea looks impressive, and turns the simple into the sublime in minutes. After all, who doesn't enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae? This is a creative way to serve them. I freeze mine in cupcake liners sitting in cold muffin tins, as I've found this yields the best results. But you could also roll the ice cream, freeze it, and serve it straight onto a plate with some couli, or arrange them in cocktail glasses with some chocolate sauce. YUM! I just like the idea of little ice cream cakes! The beauty of this recipe is that there is NO FIXED RECIPE! You can choose any ice cream you like, and roll... Keep Reading
Piggies! May is Celiac Awareness month, and to celebrate I am helping to launch the BRAND NEW Gluten Free Surprise snack delivery service from Healthy Surprise. In this month's giveaway, you can WIN a Six Month Subscription to Gluten Free Surprise valued at $396! That is SIX boxes full of delicious gluten free snacks delivered directly to your door. My friend Joe has teamed up with some of the best natural food companies in America to bring you a box full of healthy gluten free snacks every month. Partner companies (what you might find in each box) include: Hail Merry, Caveman Bakery, Go Raw, Two Degrees, Home Free, Righteously Raw, Yoga Earth, Bobo's Oat Bars, Skinny Crisps, Two Moms in the Raw, Bumble Bar, Kopali, The Bliss Bar, Twin... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 29 of Gluten Free Baking with KitchenAid and we celebrate the second to the last day of our KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway with this delicious gluten free apple spiced loaf created by Jennifer Cafferty from GFree Life and founder of The Gluten and Allergy Free Expo and the Nourished Gluten Free Food Bloggers Conference. This gluten free apple spiced loaf is really a sweet cake baked in a loaf pan! Pure apple deliciousness! This apple cake is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut-free, and is amazingly moist! Scott and I happily scoffed half the loaf during our "Mad Men Marathon" last night. The other half will be enjoyed when we continue it tonight! So who is Jen Cafferty? Well, she is one BUSY gluten free maven... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 27 of Gluten Free Baking With KitchenAid, and we celebrate our KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway with these delicious super easy gluten free vegan pizza buns created by the fabulous Megan Lust from The Gluten Free Vegan. I LOVE Megan's tag line, "It's Gluten Free. It's Vegan. It Actually Tastes Good" and these pizza buns taste GOOOOOOD! They are quick and easy, and Megan even shows you how to make them in her You Tube Video. I absolutely LOVE Daiya Cheese! It just HAS to be the BEST vegan cheese on the planet, and Megan uses it in spectacular fashion here! These pizza buns were gobbled up in record speed at our movie night last weekend. YUMMO! Everybody asked for the recipe! I prompted turned on Megan's video!... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 26 of Gluten Free Baking With KitchenAid and we continue to celebrate our KitchenAid Stand Mixer Giveaway with these SUPER DELICIOUS gluten free, vegan banana chocolate chip muffins from Jennifer Ward at Be Free Bakers. Jen calls these muffins "Chocolate Monkey Business." I LOVE that name and I LUUUUUV these muffins, as well Jen's proprietary flour blend, "Jen's Blend," that she uses to make them. This amazing gluten free flour blend is composed of five different grains (teff flour, potato starch, sorghum flour, brown rice flour and tapioca flour) and works beautifully in muffins, cupcakes or even pizza crust. I have this burning desire to champion the cause of this small Missouri business, not only because I used... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 25 of Gluten Free Baking With KitchenAid and I divert today with these delicious non-baked gluten free autumn spiced truffle bites created by the lovely Lisa Natcharian from Allergy Free Vintage Cookery. I came across Lisa's blog some time ago when I was searching for healthy recipes for multiple food allergies. I was immediately struck by the warmth and fun of Lisa's blog, (check out the photo of her and Johnny Depp) and then found myself getting lost in the sea of incredible food allergy information! I immediately forwarded many of the articles to my sister, who is cooking for my little niece, Alexandra who suffers from multiple food allergies. If you are living with multiple food allergies, Lisa's blog is a... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 24 of Gluten Free Baking With KitchenAid and we break gluten free bread today with the beautiful Amy Green from Simply Sugar and Gluten Free. Do NOT miss making Amy's gluten free baguettes, they are SENSATIONAL! Yes, you CAN enjoy a fabulous baguette whilst living a gluten-free lifestyle! These gluten free baguettes are PERFECT! They have a crusty outside and soft springy inside with a delightful flavour that is dairy free and sugar free as well! These baguettes would be fantastic for making gluten free bruschettas, serving with soup and salad, or for serving with some olive oil or your favourite dips! Basically, anything! I served them with a trio of roasted beetroot dip, muhammara, and raw vegan cashew dip and my... Keep Reading
