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Chillax Rose Dragon Fruit Latte-Caffeine Free
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends. It’s been a while since I posted one of my recipes here, so I thought I would spread some love today by sharing one of my favorite nervous system-supporting, caffeine-free latte drinks. I created this calming beverage for my recipe book years ago and offered it in my Herbal Apothecary. It…
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Spiced Fruity Festive Mocktail/Cocktail Recipe
So way before this blog existed, I was working on a recipe book. During those years I developed recipes for various dietary restrictions and food sensitivities. I also taught classes on healthy eating, healthy cooking, herbal medicine and more. Although I still love to create new recipes and share them, nowadays I don’t have the…
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The Best Spiced Hot Oatmeal Drink – Dairy Free-Gluten Free
If you enjoy spiced oatmeal, you are going to love this recipe. Making a supercharged hot oatmeal beverage has carried me on days where a sit-down breakfast simply isn’t possible. If it’s late and I’m feeling a little hungry, I love making a spiced hot oatmeal beverage. It’s something my sweet Italian and Latin American…
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Have You Made Fire Cider? Check Out This Easy Recipe
When I first learned about fire cider as a teenager, I envisioned a dragon breathing out fire. Something about the name made me feel as if it was some magical drink that would make one breathe out fire. So what exactly is fire cider? Fire cider is a tonic made by infusing herbs, fruits, and…
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Two Ingredient Fragrance Free DIY Hand Sanitizer
I’ve been getting some messages about how to make hand sanitizers. Although I do believe they can be helpful in certain circumstances, I’m a bit hesitant to share this information because hand sanitizers shouldn’t replace proper handwashing. Also, hand sanitizers can be made incorrectly giving you a false sense of security. Right now people are…
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Grain Free Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
When my oldest was diagnosed with celiac disease over a decade ago, there were minimal resources on cooking nutritious food without gluten. So I went through all of the recipes I had personally developed and made modifications so that we could all enjoy the same meals with minor tweaks. One such meal is chicken pot…
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Three Ways To Help Ear Pain Naturally & Move Lymph
Ear infections and ear pain can be extremely uncomfortable, especially for little ones. At home we have used this remedy for many years along with organic mullein and garlic oil in the affected ear. Before moving forward I must state that it’s very important that you discuss your concerns with your family practitioner or naturopathic…
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Gut Healthy Oxtail Stew – Slow Cooked – Paleo – GAPS
If you have never dug your fingers and teeth into a juicy piece ofoxtaili, you have not lived. Growing up with parents from different cultures, including the Caribbean, oxtail was a dish we enjoyed repeatedly. People in the Caribbean and Latin America have been indulging in oxtail for centuries, and you know what? Those little old…
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Vanilla Caramel Pecan Ice Cream – Vegan & Paleo – Refined Sugar Free
For years I have been making ice cream by hand or using my Vitamix blender. A while back I snagged an amazing ice cream maker at a 70% discount. I had my eye on it for a year so when online coupon codes became available and the price dropped I ran and I’m so happy I…
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Organic Paleo Sweet Potato Fritters
Who doesn’t love sweet potatoes? I mean it is hard not to enjoy them. Their texture is perfect for many culinary creations, making them quite versatile. Since I was a child, we have eaten a variety of sweet potatoes, which are prepared in soups, juices, desserts, and main dishes. My grandmother would make fritters using…
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Chemical Free Gal 