Summer is here! As the weather heats up, you can cool down with a variety of fresh, healthy super foods: AVOCADOS Avocados are packed with delicious fats which have anti-inflammatory properties. These fats, along with the Vitamin E in avocados, lower “bad” cholesterol and strengthen blood vessels and capillaries. All of these benefits combine to lower risk for heart … [Read more...] about The Summer Superfoods You Won’t Want To Miss!
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Pepperoni Chips
The kids big and small love these bites of flavor. Use them as chips for dips, with a slice of cheese or on their own to satisfy your salty pleasure. While I have seen several recipes floating around I would rather not use a microwave. So I did a little experimenting at low and higher temperatures. I used a plain baking sheet - what a mess. One with a … [Read more...] about Pepperoni Chips
Cheese Board
Cheese boards do not have to be heavy on the crackers. Get creative and find a different way to to get the texture and flavors you want. You eat with your eyes first so make it appealing. Serve 2-3 types of cheese. On this particular platter I chose a raw milk sharp cheddar. It's white not yellow. Have you ever seen yellow milk? No. Its a dye. We don't need to eat … [Read more...] about Cheese Board
Cucumber Flowers with Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese
This is a fun appetizer that is great for a garden party or a Christmas party! I actually made these for Victoria's 30th birthday garden party. So easy. If you have a small flower shaped cutter then cut your cucumber slices with it. It's those small things that make a plate look pretty. You can make as may of these you want depending on how many people you have … [Read more...] about Cucumber Flowers with Sundried Tomato and Goat Cheese