My kids think I make the best pumpkin pie in the world. The secret to my pumpkin pie is that I replace the sugar in the recipe with agave. I use Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin and follow everything in the recipe on the can except the sugar. Here is my version of recipe. Agave Pumpkin Pie Recipe 1 1/2 cups Organic Agave Syrup 1 tsp Sea … [Read more...]
Simple Delicious Hummus
I am seriously picky about my hummus. In Portland the very best place to get hummus out is Ya Hala Lebanese Restaurant. I haven't found a new place in Franklin, Tennessee yet so I will stick with making my own for now. Kayla's Hummus 1-2 garlic cloves 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz) 1/2 cup tahini 1/3 cup warm water 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
So Delicious, You Can't Eat Just Ten! Well, not really, but you get my drift. This Lavender Shortbread Cookie recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Lavender Shortbread Cookies 3 sticks Butter 1 cup Powdered Sugar 3 cups All Purpose Flour ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract ¼ cup of Granulated Sugar 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender … [Read more...]
Agave Sweetened Cheesecake
When I was in high school, I created the best cheesecake recipe ever. Over the years, it has changed to reflect my lifestyle and food choices. Today, this recipe for organic cheesecake sweetened naturally reflects my organic choices. I'm a huge fan of organic agave nectar. This is the first of many recipes using agave that I will share with … [Read more...]
Special Occassion Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Why do I call this recipe “Special Occasion Strawberry Shortcake?” Well, because it is the richest sugary recipe I have ever used. You don’t want to eat this all summer long, but it sure is fun to wow your guests with the unusual flavors of this amazing recipe once in awhile. I have no idea who to create with this recipe. My forgetfulness can … [Read more...]
Fitness :: It is a Love Hate Kind of Relationship
For the past few years I had been having a serious conversation with myself about fitness and health. I had been beating myself up for losing control of the foods I consumed and the lack of time I spent exercising. I kept promising myself that I’d fix that problem after I wrote the first book, then the second book and then again after the third … [Read more...]
Basic 101 Chocolate Truffles
For a few months about 16 years ago I considered going into the chocolate business. I never got past the planning stage, but I had alot of fun experimenting with chocolate. Chocolate truffles are amazingly easy to make. Only five ingredients are needed to make basic truffles, but the optional additional ingredients are limitless. My lovely … [Read more...]