Avocado toast has been the rage for a while and I can understand why. I LOVE Avocado in just about every form. Lately, I’ve been making myself a simple Avocado Toast with Over Easy Egg Breakfast that I absolutely love and it keeps me filled up and satisfied until lunch. I’m trying to cut out my morning snack to lose a few pounds and this breakfast does the trick. An … [Read more...]
Champagne Berry Ambrosia
As we all know berries are ridiculously good for you and filled with anti-aging antioxidants. They're even better mixed in with a little bubbly. That's why I created this yummy champagne berry ambrosia that only takes minutes to make. It's perfect at the end of a meal, to eat as a snack or at a Sunday brunch. There’s no refined sugar. The sauce is made with a small amount of … [Read more...]
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal by the Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission
In honor of heart month, (February) I wanted to feature a heart-healthy and antioxidant rich Blackberry Baked Oatmeal recipe that was given to me by the Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission. Oatmeal is one of the best things you can eat for breakfast to promote heart health because it lowers your blood pressure. But, add berries to the mix and it's even better. They … [Read more...]
Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
I love making the Baby Beet and Quinoa salad featured below. It's not only beautiful to look at but amazingly nutritious as well. The Ancient Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. They contain the mineral Boron, which is related to the production of human sex hormones. Beets also purify your blood, naturally cleanse and detoxify your body. Most people cut off the leaves … [Read more...]
Authentic German Gingerbread – Nürnberg Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel even though there’s a chill in the air. I can’t help but reminisce about a river cruise we took in November and December of 2013 with AmaWaterways. Starting in Budapest, we floated up the Danube, disembarking to visit glittering Christmas Markets throughout German Bavaria … [Read more...]
