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Blackberry Bars

Blackberry Bars are a favorite for our family. Anything blackberry we are fans of, these bars are great for breakfast, snacks, picnics, and summer BBQ’s. You can add your favorite nuts easily and make it your own. I hope you enjoy, happy baking!😊 Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed 1/4…

Organic Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette

If you are looking for a great salad dressing without all the oil and extra fat, then this is a recipe you will love. No oil, but lots of great flavor, not only do I use this on salad but I drizzle a little over my baked boneless skinless chicken breast to give it a…

Strawberry Coconut Salad

Ingredients 4 cups of fresh strawberries 4 cups of fresh chopped pineapple 3/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup of sugar can substitute with stevia 2 cups of fresh orange juice Directions In a glass bowl layer strawberries and pineapple then sprinkle with sugar and coconut between each layer. Continue steps until you use all your…

Infused Water the Perfect Refresher

Spring is a time for increased activity and rejuvenation so it’s the perfect time to make a healthy commitment to drinking more water. Did you know that nearly every cell in your body needs water to function properly and our bodies are made of up to 60% water? It’s clear that water is essential for…

Go Bananas for Bananas

So you get up in the morning and what is the first thing that you do? Make coffee right? What if, you had a banana and some water? What would that do? It would give you needed energy that your body can absorb. You would be surprised how much. I love them because they come…

Las Paletas

Ok, this is our new obsession, Las Paletas. Paletas is a frozen treat, similar to an ice pop, made with ripe fresh fruit, vegetables, and other ingredients including grains, nuts, flowers, and herbs from community gardens. I would call it a gourmet Popsicle. Sisters Norma and Irma Paz, wanted to showcase the very diverse Mexican…