May 4, 2015
This healthy dip is quick and easy to make, tastes great with a variety of foods, and is big on cool, refreshing flavour. Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium and cucumber adds vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese along with anti-inflammatory flavonols and antioxidant flavonoids.
If you can’t find a seedless cucumber, simply cut an ordinary cucumber lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced seedless cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a medium size bowl, combine diced cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve chilled.
May 4, 2015
When new mom Jessica Alba discovered she was allergic to baby laundry detergent and looked around for a safe alternative, she was disappointed. So she started up her own business and named it The Honest Company, whose mission is to provide healthier, safer and more eco-friendly baby care and skin care products.
We’re featuring Honest Company Baby Powder, Diaper Rash Cream, Healing Balm, Face & Body Lotion, Nipple Balm, Shampoo & Body Wash, Hand Sanitizer Spray and Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30.
May 4, 2015
It’s almost that time of year again, when we joyfully take our gourmet delights outdoors: picnicking and dining under the stars… Yes, we mean Barbecue!!!
In keeping with the current organic foods revolution, we’re introducing Woodstock Foods, made especially for the barbie, with healthful content and sustainability in mind.
We’re featuring Woodstock Organic Chipotle, Hickory and Original BBQ Sauce; Squeeze and Jar Mayonnaise, Dijon and Yellow Mustard; Sweet Relish, Tomato Ketchup and Sauerkraut; and Woodstock Hardwood Lump Charcoal.
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC YELLOW MUSTARD: The mild, spicy flavor kids love in a convenient, re-sealable squeeze bottle.
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC DIJON MUSTARD: The spicy flavor adults love in a convenient re-sealable squeeze bottle.
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC TOMATO KETCHUP: Organic tomato concentrate (water, organic tomato paste), organic sugar, organic vinegar, salt, organic spices, organic onion powder. Yup that’s it! Vine-ripened organic goodness! USDA Organic.
WOODSTOCK ALL-NATURAL LUMP HARDWOOD CHARCOAL: No coal, no fillers, no chemicals … means you’ll enjoy the true flavors of your barbeque favorites, whether it’s chicken, burgers, brats, steaks, fish, or veggies! You’ll be cookin’ in no time with Woodstock’s quick-starting, all-natural lump hardwood charcoal. Made from round oak wood, acquired from tree pruning and forest thinning, and packaged in biodegradable bags, its good for you and the environment.
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC BARBECUE SAUCE: Hickory – Sweet with A Hint of Smoke!; Chipotle – Hot & Spicy; Original – Slightly Sweet with a Kick!
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC SAUERKRAUT: Woodstock Organic Sauerkraut is made from delicious, crunchy, organic cabbage and is a good source of fiber and other essential nutrients.
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC RELISH: A delicious, sweet tasting organic relish! Woodstock Organic Sweet Relish is a must-have for summer BBQs. Add to hot dogs, hamburgers, tuna salads, and more!
WOODSTOCK ORGANIC MAYONNAISE: Spread the flavor even further with Woodstock Organic Mayonnaise! Available in jar or convenient squeeze bottle.
May 4, 2015
You’ll love these decadent flourless brownies! They’re rich, fudgy, and naturally gluten-free.
RECIPE FROM BIG TREE FARMS
Makes: 8 brownies
One of the lowest glycemic index sweeteners, Big Tree Farms organic coconut sugar is highly nutritious, with a similar taste to soft brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 cup Big Tree Farms Organic Coconut Sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until velvety smooth. Pour into a parchment paper lined 8 x 4 loaf pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The brownies will be soft in the middle at 30 minutes and have a slight jiggle. Leave the brownies for at least 4 hours before cutting and eating.
Get more delicious recipes and information on BIG TREE FARMS.com
May 4, 2015
Rich chocolate mousse presented in quenelle form makes an elegant dessert presentation sure to please any mom. Sprinkle with finely grated chocolate and chopped pecans.
Quenelle is a technique using two spoons to make an oval (like a football) shape out of mousse, whipped cream, ice cream, paté, etc.
Use good quality chocolate for the mousse for best results.
Ingredients
- 7 oz dark chocolate (70% COCOA), chopped
- 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- 3 eggs – separated
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 dessert spoon of sugar
Directions
- Put the chopped chocolate pieces into a bowl and add the milk. Dissolve the chocolate and milk in a hot water bath (water must not boil).
- Beat the yolks until foamy, remove the bowl from the hot water bath and stir the foamy egg yolks into the chocolate mixture.
- Beat the egg whites together with the sugar until sugar has dissolved, stiff peaks form and mixture is smooth & creamy. Pour into the chocolate mixture and mix well.
- Whip heavy cream until it has a thick and creamy texture. Fold into the chocolate mixture; combining well.
- Pour the mousse into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or at least 12 hours.
MAKING THE QUENELLES
You will need two dessert spoons.
- Scoop a heaping amount of chocolate mousse into one spoon.
- Hold that spoon still and use the other spoon to scrape off the mousse.
- Now hold that spoon still and use the other spoon to scrape off the mousse.
- Continue process until a well-shaped oval has formed.
- Let the quenelle slowly slide off the spoon onto the serving plate or use the other spoon to gently nudge off onto a plate.
