LAVENDER ROOIBOS ROCKS COOKIES

These nutritionally dense superfood cookies are delicious, packed with protein and the added benefits of lavender and rooibos tea. They are not too sweet and are great with a nice cup of rooibos tea. They also are gluten free and vegan. The rooibos has too many benefits to mention here. A few of the benefits … Continue reading LAVENDER ROOIBOS ROCKS COOKIES

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LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD

This healthy gluten free and vegan bread is relatively simple to make and I love the combination of lemon and blueberry. I used chia seeds as an egg replacer. You also could use ground flax seed or any other egg replacer of your choice. I have had good results with Bob's Red Mill egg replacer. … Continue reading LEMON BLUEBERRY BREAD

THE BEST CHIA PUDDING!

THE BEST CHIA PUDDING!

GRANOLA BUTTER – WHAT IS IT?

I keep seeing granola butter as an add-in for recipes, I hadn’t heard of it before, so I had to investigate! What even is granola butter aka oat butter or oatmeal butter? After making my first batch here’s what I think about granola butter, “granola butter is a rich, creamy spread that tastes like liquid … Continue reading GRANOLA BUTTER – WHAT IS IT?

BUCKWHEAT CHIA BREAD

Delicious, easy, gluten free and vegan!

ALMOND CAKE WITH CULTURED RASPBERRY FILLING and PROBIOTIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

My Favorite cake full of probiotics! GF V DF

Nothing says summer like a smoothie!

This is one of my all-time favorite smoothies. The peaches are so light and cooling, and the extra snap of the fresh ginger is just delicious. I like to use either the frozen cubed ginger if I’m in a hurry or grate my own. A good trick for extending the life of any remaining ginger … Continue reading Nothing says summer like a smoothie!

It is so hot all I want is a smoothie!

Smoothie Ingredients When the weather warms up, I start to crave foods that are more cooling. Smoothies are delicious, refreshing and easy to make. They are also extremely nutritious if you pick the right ingredients. Start with a good powerful blender and the process will go more smoothly. My go to blender is the Vitamix, … Continue reading It is so hot all I want is a smoothie!

I am just so excited!

Hi, my name is Colleen Pollard, and I am a mother of two, an author, a film maker, a cook, food consultant, a forest walker, a gardener and a lover of Fiesta Ware, oil cloth, color and most things beautiful and vintage. I love cooking and creating delicious recipes with healthy ingredients that add extra … Continue reading I am just so excited!

Smoothie time

NOTHING SAYS SUMMER LIKE A SWEET GINGER AND PEACH SMOOTHIE This is one of my all-time favorite smoothies. The peaches are so light and cooling, and the extra snap of the fresh ginger is just delicious. I like to use either the frozen cubed ginger if I’m in a hurry or grate my own. A … Continue reading Smoothie time