By Amanda Rose | Turmeric
My poor face has needed a lot of help lately and so I bring out the big guns: a turmeric face mask. Yes, it’s very orange but luckily does not stain your skin, at least it hasn’t stained mine. It may well scare your children, as my five year old can attest. (His face wrinkled […]
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By Amanda Rose | Dairy
Your glass of milk and pat of butter may have more beneficial fats if the cow that produced them grazed on grass. Milk, butter, and cream from grass fed cows are high in the heart-healthy, cancer-fighting, and lean muscle-building conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science found that a […]
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By Amanda Rose | Basil
Inspired by a beautiful jar of tomato powder from our fall harvest, we whipped up this dip to take to a friend’s party. While it is a mix of familiar flavors combining tomato and basil, it is unusual for a dip. We set some aside and gobbled it long before the party started. We used […]
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By Amanda Rose | Cauliflower
Occasionally I will make a soup following the recipe very closely, or more correctly, I should say that I rarely follow a recipe closely. Reading through recipes gives inspiration. I’m sure you know what I mean. This inspiration comes from a recipe developed for a restaurant. Interesting story! You can read the story and see […]
Continue readingBy Amanda Rose | Turmeric
On my recent trip to Kauai, I was spoiled by the wide availability of fresh turmeric, so much so that I created a daily ritual of turmeric tea. Research comes out every day linking turmeric to decreased risk of cancer and to improved brain health. Adding a daily beverage made with fresh turmeric may be […]
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By Amanda Rose | Cinnamon
This is a tasty and versatile chocolate cinnamon muffin which quickly transforms itself into a cupcake with the additional of chocolate butter cream icing. We have used this recipe (with icing) as a birthday cupcake, but the muffin itself is a great, everyday treat. For a true gingerbread flavor, enjoy this recipe with the ginger, […]
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