Risotto is quick, easy and elegant! Easy to prepare and not hard to cook, it’s a good weeknight meal choice. Fresh mushrooms and almonds added a rustic flavor and melted chevre goat cheese added a zing!
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I used a mixture of white and wild rice to give the risotto more texture. All white rice tends to be too squishy and using all wild rice makes the risotto crunchy. Mixing them creates the perfect meal. Continue reading
Energize your night with the chocolate-coffee espresso martini. For a winter twist, make it chocolate mint by adding a few mint sprigs as a garnish, or substitute the vodka with creme de menthe liqueur.
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Cocktail: Espresso Martini Continue reading
Bloody Marys are my favorite alcoholic drink and there are a variety of ways to spin this classic. I like making mine with white rum instead of vodka, which gives it less of a sharp kick, plus I add a twist of lime juice.
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Cocktail: Twisted Bloody Mary
1 oz white rum
tomato juice Continue reading
This cocktail is similar to a White Russian, but has unique nutty flavors due to the addition of Almond Milk. It is dairy free, so everyone can enjoy!
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Signature Cocktail: Warm Almonds
2 parts Kahlua Continue reading
Banana Pancakes are classic and comforting. They remind me of sunny days and early mornings. Banana pancakes in many ways embody the perfect breakfast, the perfect morning. Make yours perfect by whipping up these hearty banana pancakes.
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Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 Cups of flour
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 Tbsps baking powder
2 eggs Continue reading
My dog spends a lot of time outdoors running in the woods picking up fleas and ticks. He is allergic to fleas and needs to be deodorized regularly to stay clean and pest-free. Here’s a natural dry deodorant for dogs to help keep fleas and ticks away.
DIY Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs
3 tbsps arrowroot powder
1 tbsp lavender powder
1 tbsp neem leaf powder
1 tsp rosemary powder
1/2 cup diatomaceous earth, food-grade quality
Turmeric has many health benefits. It’s good for digestion and joint pain. This juice may not be your favorite and won’t taste like a milkshake, but it works wonders on balancing your internal organs and reducing pain throughout the body. If possible, use all organic ingredients.
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Pain-Relieving Turmeric Juice
Ingredients:
4 stalks of celery
1 peeled and chopped cucumber
1 inch of ginger root Continue reading
French fries may not be the healthiest food, but the healthiest way to enjoy them is definitely to oven-bake them. These french fries are lightly coated with oil and not deep fried. The oven takes a bit longer to cook them, but they will be well worth the wait! Continue reading
Do you like drinks where the mixer is another type of liquor? Then this is the drink for you! The Speed of Light cocktail will have you running much, much faster than the speed of light. Continue reading
Lemonade is delicious, but tangy, fruity, alcoholic lemonade is even better! Try this Neon Lemonade and your mouth will pucker with delight!
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Ingredients:
1 part lemon or citrus vodka
2 parts Blue Curacao Continue reading
Aquaberry Bliss 