Tigernut flour. My new best friend! Oh how I love thee. Tigernut horchata. How have I lived without you? Tigernut horchata muffins? Simply. Amazing. I’m telling you…my recent egg free, dairy free, coconut free, nut free, grain free and gluten free baking attempts have been blowing me away! I thought all was lost when I had to go on an “allergen free” diet but honestly, it opened me up to a whole new world. I feel great. I feel nourished. I feel satiated. And it is all thanks to a few key ... continue reading...
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Nourishing Chai Tea Muffins (Two Recipes)
Fall and Winter absolutely scream Chai Tea at me. Don’t get me wrong, I love pumpkin during this time of year but there is the strong possibility that I like the flavors of chai a wee bit more. Yes, I said it. I might like chai more than pumpkin. Don’t hate me. A few years ago (yikes – I can’t believe it’s been that long), in a quest to combine my love of chai with my love of cupcakes, I stumbled onto a new breakfast creation that was mostly allergen free! Whoo hoo! The chai tea muffins I ... continue reading...
Looking For The Best Egg Substitute In Baking? 9 Easy Egg Replacer Options!
Once upon a time I had to take eggs out of my diet. Eggs were sort of crucial in my food arsenal. Since I avoid grains and have for years, eggs and coconut flour became the base of everything I baked. Waffles, pancakes, muffins, cupcakes, and more used copious amounts of eggs both as the binder in recipes but also for added moisture. I was overwhelmed at the thought of eliminating eggs. I asked myself "what can be used instead of eggs?" And thus began the search for easy egg substitutes and egg ... continue reading...
32 Must Have Ingredients For Allergy Free Baking and Allergy Free Desserts
Food allergies are becoming more and more common these days. I won't launch into a tirade as to why but more than 60% of people on this planet have a food allergy or food sensitivity. So what does one look for in ingredients for allergy free baking, allergy free desserts, and allergy free recipes in general? Are there any must have allergy free baking ingredients? I’m no stranger to food allergies. My daughter and I have celiac disease and have stayed far away from gluten since 2009. Thanks ... continue reading...
How To Eat More Coconut Oil
One of the most frequently asked questions I get about coconut oil is how to “eat” enough of it each day. Many readers email me or leave comments on my 333 Uses for Coconut Oil post wondering how to eat more coconut oil. I had never given much thought about how to eat coconut oil let alone how to eat MORE coconut oil. I literally added it to just about anything. But after reading all these emails I realized that people really weren't sure if it was safe to put coconut oil on certain foods. ... continue reading...
How To Substitute Sugar and Natural Sweeteners With Fruit
Are you avoiding sugar? Perhaps you are limiting it. Or maybe you try to stay away from refined sugar. While sweeteners like honey and maple sugar can be great sugar substitutes, fruit is actually an amazing way to sweeten things up! Yes, fruit. Fresh fruit, fruit purees, dried fruit, fruit juice, and frozen fruit can all be used as a replacement for sweeteners in MOST recipes. Applesauce (like this one) has long be touted as the healthy substitute for butter and oil in ... continue reading...
This Eggnog Mousse Will Have You Running Back For More
Long ago and far away I was able to enjoy my homemade eggnog in mass quantities. I drank it daily. I baked with it. I made pancakes with it. Basically, I could NOT get enough of this amazing beverage. And then I found out I was allergic to eggs. That was a sad day. A sad sad day. I have since been able to add eggs back into my diet and thank goodness!!!! To celebrate, I am sharing a very special recipe. This Eggnog Mousse has gone down in Hybrid Rasta History as the most requested dessert ... continue reading...
Homemade Chocolate Pumpkin Butter Cups
Pumpkin everything ... it's that time of year! November is already flying by quickly, but fall weather is just starting here in Northern California. The leaves are finally starting to turn beautiful shades of crimson red, orange and yellow and some are just starting to fall. Even though many people have already been enjoying pumpkin since October, we're just getting to enjoy pumpkin now. But that's okay, because pumpkin is delicious throughout the winter months in my opinion. With ... continue reading...
50 Family Friendly Community Service Project Ideas
Life is busy. But I don't have to tell you that. In all the hustle and bustle of daily living, sometimes busy parents forget the importance of acts of service. In order to become a full human being, children should be exposed to serving others at a very early age. Ideally, acts of service will just be something your family does. They are part of life, not special occasions. While a once yearly act of service is not something to ignore and can be instrumental in someone or something's life, it ... continue reading...
Crock Pot Pumpkin Custard
I love pumpkin. Yes I do. I love pumpkin more than you! And yes, I am in kindergarten. It's autumn (although my neck of the woods FINALLY got the memo after welcoming October with 100 degree temperatures). Autumn means wholesome, savory foods. Autumn means nutrient dense comfort foods. Autumn means pumpkins. While everyone is busy whipping up pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pies, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin bread, I am enjoying my super easy Crock Pot Pumpkin Custard! Oh yeah – I said Pumpkin ... continue reading...
The Best Cranberry Sauce, Brandied Cranberries & Cranberry Applesauce
Throughout history, the health benefits of cranberries have been based on folkloric remedies that have existed for centuries. These health-giving benefits were long recognized by the First People on this continent. Fresh cranberries are available from mid-September through December, which probably explains why they were traditionally served (fresh) during the year-end holiday season. The cranberry is a tiny but amazing fruit that is unique in the variety of health benefits it may ... continue reading...