Sharing ideas for nurturing happy and healthy kids
I wanted to post a recipe in honor of my “soul circle friends” that recently participated with me in an excellent class given by Soul Nurturer Annie Burnside. (Comment: This class was amazing! We studied modern day masters from Deepak Chopra to Brian Weiss—extremely cool). I looked for a recipe that seemed to feed my soul, yet was also in tune with the spring and … [Read more...]
I am so thankful for my wonderful neighbors, Ken and Donna, who shared this awesome spring/summer recipe with me. It is so fun and festive, yet very easy to prepare. You have to make sure to get your hands on the rice paper (Three Ladies is the brand Ken and Donna recommended to me, available in some grocery stores but definitely in Asian markets)*. If you have limited … [Read more...]
It is definitely spring time, and it is that time of year when you should really make an effort to boost the "green" intake of everyone in your family. My favorite green drink for kids is still the Green Machine that Juliette posted on her Wholesome Heart blog, but I was looking for something that might be even more of a cleansing drink during this springtime season. … [Read more...]
Here is my new go-to recipe! We make a big batch on Monday- and use it for the rest of the week as a side dish. Great source of starch, Vitamin A, and medium chain fatty acids. Lots of healing power for those with leaky gut. Ingredients: -3 lbs sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 4-5 large sweet potatoes) -1 can full fat coconut milk -1 T. minced ginger -1 … [Read more...]
This delicious salad is great as a side dish or as a base for grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp. Ingredients: Brown rice, 2 cups dry (will expand when cooked) 2 T lemon juice 2 cups cilantro, chopped 1 ½ cups cooked corn (I defrost frozen corn) 1 can black beans, rinsed 1/3 of a red onion, diced 1 cup red pepper, diced ½ cup olive oil 2 T white or red wine … [Read more...]
It is definitely Spring here, and I am craving lots of greens! This recipe features kale, such a great source of nutrition. The flavonoids and sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates are believed to have antioxidant properties, as are two other compounds that kale delivers, zeaxanthin and lutein, both thought to play a role in protecting the eyes. This recipe … [Read more...]
I have felt like I’ve neglected posting recipes using the rice cooker lately (I’ve been extremely obsessed with my slow cooker). But don’t get me wrong, my rice cooker is working all the time too! You know that I believe that the term “rice cooker” is a very misleading name for this wonderful cooking gadget. Its name leads you to believe that you should take it … [Read more...]
Gluten-free/Dairy-free/Nut-free This recipe is in honor of Jeanne, the amazing super-woman of the Wood River Valley. She is a vegetarian and is getting to know (and hopefully love) her slow cooker. I’ve adapted the Thai Chicken Soup recipe to be vegetarian. I hope you enjoy it! This recipe follows Nurture’s Recipe Framework for a Slow Cooker and can be … [Read more...]
Gluten-free/Dairy-free/Nut-free During the winter, there are few things better than a bowl of hearty soup. We eat soup nearly every day! My slow cooker works hard while we are out-and-about, enjoying the beautiful winter mountain air. Please make your own soup! It is so easy, and economical. Remember, you can always follow Nurture’s Recipe Framework for a Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
I have received a few emails about the Fruit and Nut Clusters recipe-- how easy and delicious it is. Yea! I will have to update everyone on the latest versions I have been trying--and I will admit that I've been adding some indulgent dark chocolate into the mix. This is now what my hubby calls, "Mountain Food", and we don't leave the house without it (the "Mountain" … [Read more...]
