This strawberry whip is similar to Dole whip, but with plump berry goodness and a superfruit infusion of baobab fruit powder. If you've never tasted it before, baobab has a tropical tartness that balances the sweetness of the strawberries, and it's also rich in vitamin C (7-10 times more than oranges) and prebiotic fiber (which nourishes [...] Continue Reading
Archives for August 2020
6 Benefits of Baobab Fruit Powder & How To Use It
Maybe someday I'll sit in the shade of a thousand-year old baobab tree, but for now I'm content to make smoothies with its highly nutritious fruit pulp. Pronounced "BEY-oh-bab," this majestic tree is actually a collection of nine species that grow throughout Africa, Madagascar and Australia. Known to locals as the "Tree of Life," one particular [...] Continue Reading
Best Affordable Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Kids
Family movie nights should not lead to cranky mornings, but they most definitely can. That's because kids eyes are more vulnerable to the negative effect of blue light created by screens (TVs, tablets, etc.), so even a small amount can make an impact. My whole family has been wearing blue light blocking glasses for years, but I recently needed [...] Continue Reading
9 Benefits of Ashwagandha & How To Use It
Have you ever been so wiped out that you feel like you need to sleep for a week . . . maybe a month? When you do sleep, do you wake up still feeling drained? If you answered yes, I'd love to introduce you to one of my favorite herbal adaptogens: ashwagandha. Adaptogens, or herbs that help us adapt to stress, have long been used to [...] Continue Reading
Easy Fermented Jalapeños Recipe
In my house, there are four words that always go together - "fermented jalapeños" and "MORE PLEASE." Whether it's Mexican 8 layer dip, nachos, tacos, chicken tortilla soup recipe or even cheesy cauliflower crust pizza, these fermented jalapeños are a crowd-pleasing, delicious way to add a pop of flavor to all kinds of favorite [...] Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Magic Shell Recipe
Remember Magic Shell, the chocolate syrup that hardens when you pour it over ice cream? This copycat magic shell recipe is deliciously rich and smooth. I love drizzling it over a scoop of coffee or vanilla ice cream, but it also makes a great chocolate shell dip for frozen bananas, strawberries and popsicles. Making magic shell is [...] Continue Reading
How to Clean Your Washing Machine (Front Loader or Top Loader)
I used to think that washing machines were self-cleaning: Just toss in your dirty clothes, a scoop or two of laundry detergent, and the machine cleans the clothes AND itself, right? Unfortunately, no. Just like bathtubs, washing machines can develop buildup from soap scum and hard-water deposits. The dirt and funk in our [...] Continue Reading