This week, we’re giving away a gift box filled with a variety of Eden Foods organic tea! In the previous post, John wrote about the extraordinary benefits of afternoon teatime. We love organic sencha green tea and want to share this delicious tea with you as a way of saying, “Thank you!” Thank you for…
Smoothies & Drinks
Want To Be More Relaxed And Creative In The Afternoon? Drink Tea
You know that feeling? It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Your batteries are running a little low. You then start thinking about having just one more cup of coffee to give you the push you need to get you through the remaining hours of a hectic day. You hesitate, though, because you know the extra…
Pomegranate And Berry Blast Green Smoothie (Weekly Workouts)
The last few weeks after our workout sessions, I’ve loved whipping up this nutritious smoothie for Barbara and me. It really seems to give us the boost of energy we need after working our muscles hard. I’m excited to share the recipe with you. Whether you’re recovering
How to Cut Open a Pomegranate the Safe and Easy Way
Hey guys, Check out the new video I just uploaded on YouTube: How to cut open a pomegranate! Watch how to cut open a pomegranate and see how you can easily and safely get to the hundreds of nutritious seeds that are nestled within the pulp of the amazing pomegranate. Pomegranate seeds are so…
How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)
The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Pressé
Find a quiet place to relax and sip homemade sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé slowly with your friends and family. Pour sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé over ice on a hot, summer afternoon and enjoy the delightfully fruity tastes of fresh raspberry and lemon juice. Mixed with chilled, lightly sparkling water, it makes a wonderfully refreshing drink.
My Healing Green Smoothie
Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step tutorial with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie. This healing green smoothie is one of the best ways to start your day. It’s loaded with healthy organic romaine lettuce, kale, carrots, celery stalks, strawberries, an avocado, and…
Blendtec vs. Vitamix Blender Review
Here at the Homestead, I love crafting new smoothie recipes with organic fruits and vegetables. They’re the perfect way to incorporate more healing nutrients and fibers into one’s diet. When the folks at Blendtec contacted me to ask if I’d like to try out one of their blenders, I eagerly jumped at the opportunity, wondering…
How to Make Great Tasting Espresso
How To Make Espresso In A Traditional Moka Pot My son Peter and I have been working on making a series of gluten free cooking videos. We just published our first video: How To Make Espresso In A Traditional Moka Pot. In this video, we show you how to make espresso in a Moka pot,…
Tropical Smoothie
You will enjoy the wonderful flavor of this tropical smoothie as you sip and imagine yourself on a tropical island. I add a tablespoon of warm liquid coconut oil for a healthy boost.
Berry Good Smoothie
My berry good smoothie is loaded with antioxidants. Add a teaspoon of spirulina which is rich in protein and it can help boost your immune system. Enjoy this refreshing berry good smoothie, today.
Cucumber Smoothie
The cucumbers in my garden are ready for harvest, at least two per day. They are so delicious right off the vine. Today, I am blending half of a cucumber in a smoothie with some kale, an apple, carrot and yogurt. It is a simple, creamy treat that is ready in minutes. Sweet.
Radiant Skin Smoothie (With Chia Seeds)
You’ll love this green smoothie. It’s made in your super blender including berries, greens, celery, apple and chia seeds which promote radiant skin. I call this smoothie radiant skin smoothie because I add chia seeds that are packed with essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 oils that will make your skin glow like never…
Joint Soothing Smoothie
Cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic are excellent remedies for inflammation that causes pain. The remainder of the ingredients in this drink hold a storehouse of nutrients. So if your joints are aching today, whip up this joint soothing smoothie. I use my Vitamix blender and it’s ready in an instant. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe?…
Super Energy Smoothie
Maca is an energizing superfood. Acai is one of the superfruits. They’re both naturally gluten free. Add them to this smoothie for an instant energy boost as you gear up for Fourth of July food, fireworks, and fun.