Here we go friends, another gluten-free breakfast or brunch cake ready for the holidays. This lovely tea cake combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with just a touch of real maple syrup and applesauce for a cake that works any time of the day. Made with a combination of organic, non-gmo cornmeal and millet flour,…
Holy Trinity Cajun Rice
Simple ingredients and pumped up spices are the soul behind many food traditions of the South. When it comes to Cajun cooking, the ‘holy trinity’ of onion, celery and bell pepper meld together as a base for those familiar Cajun meals we’ve grown to love. Today I’m sharing my version of vegan Holy Trinity Cajun…
Simple Cranberry Chutney
Hello Friends! I’m taking a break from the kitchen this morning to share my Simple Cranberry Chutney recipe with you. Cranberry Chutney is such a nice addition to any holiday menu and especially fitting for your Thanksgiving table. Tip: For the perfect chutney, start with plump, organic cranberries and ripe pears and apples. After…
Holiday Brussels Sprouts
It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving week my friends and I’m heading out with reusable bags, a lovely thermos of warm tea and a heart full of inspiration. Here I come Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Jimbo’s and Lazy Acres; in search of your season’s best offerings. Before I get lost in my to-do list, I wanted to…
Thanksgiving Forbidden Rice®
Here we go folks, the countdown begins! With just over a week until Thanksgiving the hustle and bustle has begun in the Goofy Foot Foods Kitchen. We’ve been busy prepping, testing and sampling several of our new sides for the season. Today’s Thanksgiving Forbidden Rice® starts with ancient, heirloom rice imported from China. This stunning rice is…
Thanksgiving Inspired Cranberry Smoothie
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many of us have become laser-focused on creating impressive menus and table settings for the big meal. Unfortunately, the markets are extra crowded and the long grocery list tugs at even the most grounded folks. We try to maintain a balance between work and family knowing that much of our to-do’s will…
Holiday Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
As we approach the holiday season with its added stress, nutritious snacks and meals become even more important. The cold weather months of November through March often bring with them the dreaded flu virus, colds, sore throats and various skin issues. As a mom of four kids, I’ve always made it my job to keep…
Crispy Peanut Butter Cups
The best treats for children (of any age) are whole foods, however, it’s Halloween and participating in spooky traditions can be fun for the soul. Occasionally, letting go of the reins is necessary t0 enjoy the ghoulish fun with your family, neighbors and friends. The secret is to loosely monitor what the kids are eating,…
Turmeric Paste
Hello my friends, I’m often asked how to get more turmeric into our daily lives? Today, I’m sharing my take on this medicinal rhizome and how to easily incorporate its healing properties into your daily routine. Although most folks are familiar with turmeric as a culinary spice used in curry dishes, the active component of turmeric…
DIY Magic Comes to Life
Making an event memorable starts with planning and a conscious effort to budget your time, energy levels and finances. Parties don’t have to break the bank or your personal stores of energy, if you remember to keep it simple and think semi-homemade. Faith Moon turned seventeen this past Friday and to honor her birthday, we…