Best Carrot Cake

Seriously. Best carrot cake ever. Plus, you're eating your veggies when you eat this cake (wink). Check it out: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17393/best-carrot-cake-ever/ My suggestions: You can easily substitute gluten-free flour for regular flour. If I don't have pineapple on hand, I substitute a cup of orange juice. I like to add a few drops of orange essential … Continue reading Best Carrot Cake →

Greek Quinoa Salad

Photo from Two Peas and Their Pod One of my favorite cold salads/ picnic foods is this Greek Quinoa salad! This is a great salad to make a day ahead of time... all that marinating! Or works great last minute too! Check it out here: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/greek-quinoa-salad/ My suggestions: I add organic yellow, red, and/orange peppersUse … Continue reading Greek Quinoa Salad →

Best Lentil Soup Ever

My favorite lentil soup recipe comes from Cookie & Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/ My suggestions: Use organic Kale (See Dirty Dozen List)You can substitute lemon concentrate for fresh lemon juiceI omit the curry seasoningI don't always puree Never skimp on the salt or lemon for this recipe! (I bump the salt up to at least 2 tsp!)I … Continue reading Best Lentil Soup Ever →

But I always thought I’d see you again

First, my most sincere condolences go out to everyone who has lost someone dear. Most of the time, we never feel ready to say goodbye. My (Laurel's) grandmother died on Saturday morning. She was 96 years old and her body shut down. Unfortunately, she was suffering in her last moments on Earth and I prayed … Continue reading But I always thought I’d see you again →