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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySanPelMomenti #TastefullyItalian #CollectiveBias As winter winds down and lemon trees are dropping their bounty, I have been preserving lemons with salt to use…
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I groaned as I started to pack my suitcase. Seattle forecast? Rain, followed by a little more rain. As a native San Diegan, we have a love-hate relationship with rain. We desperately need the rainwater due to our ongoing drought,…
This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The warmer weather is FINALLY here, so I’ve been making my colorful, flavorful Berry Berry Zinger beverage. Pairing fresh seasonal strawberries with Celestial…
I just returned from London and let’s just say tea and scones became a thing. Lemon curd was one of my favorite things to smear on top of a warm toasty scone, so I simply had to make some when…
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LighterFeelsGood #CollectiveBias This Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Cardamom Smoothie is a delicious treat, but with no additional sugars added. I’ve included Metamucil Premium Blend…
As Southern California explodes into an epic Super Bloom, flower fans will also see busy little bees working overtime with the abundance of Spring pollen. Beekeepers are especially active during this season, focusing on keeping their hives healthy. They make…
Make this Zesty Jalapeno Lemon Jelly & share this tasty GREEN St. Patrick’s Day treat with friends and family! Canning is a great way to make shelf-stable jellies, although these often never make it longer than a few months at my…
I just received some beautiful organic blood oranges in my CSA box, so I decided to make a quick bread loaf using some up. It’s essentially my lemon loaf recipe, but instead of lemon juice, blood orange juice and zest,…
ExpoWest is the most overwhelming natural food show on the PLANET and it’s also the most fun! As an exhibitor, it’s your opportunity to shine, interact and make deals! It’s also a time for you to get exposure about your…
This post is sponsored by Horizon but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When I make meals for my family, I try to make mindful decisions when it comes to the ingredients. I not only look at…
We’re in the thick of green season right now, and I can’t get enough chard and collard greens! You can use either for this recipe, but I’m going to advise against kale because it may be a bit too chewy. …
I removed meat from my diet about 20-something years ago. It used to be rough as a vegetarian in a sea of meat eaters. People used to ask, “What on earth do you eat then….twigs?” Yes, twigs….and bark (eye roll)….
Every holiday I can ever remember had pickled vegetables at our family gatherings. I’m not sure if the pickled food lends back to my German heritage, or my Southern roots from the Carolinas as both places seem to love their pickled…
I was absolutely craving something lemony the other day, so this Greek-inspired ‘Lemon Leek Soup’ with rice hit the spot! I love lemon, so I added the juice from 3 large lemons. However, the more lemon added, the saltier this soup…
This festive chocolate combines winter fruit favs in a colorful citrus packed candy. Also, by choosing local fruits, you are cutting back on foods that require long travel and storage. This simple dessert features in-season pomegranate and oranges. Yum! Serves: 8…