The other day we were all talking about the little things we’re missing during the pandemic, and I realized that, of all things, I really miss spa water! Going to the gym, or the spa, was a regular part of many people’s pre-pandemic self-care routine. Whether you prefer lifting, or hitting the elliptical, or a … Spa Water
Alvin Filsinger came to organic farming, well, organically. He was born in 1924 on a farm in Ayton, Ontario, and he always loved apples even when he was a small child. When he came of age, he bought 400 apple trees from a local nursery, and started his own apple farm. After a visit from … AN APPLE A DAY… FOR SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS AND COUNTING!
DIY Citrus Infused Household Cleaner This recipe for homemade all purpose citrus cleaner not only smells great but is non-toxic and cost effective to boot! 1-2 quarts white vinegar 3 cups combination of orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or pomelo fruit peels 3-4 drops 100% pure orange, lemon or grapefruit essential oils ((optional)) 1-2 quart … DIY Citrus Infused Household Cleaner
Winter Citrus Salad Salad doesn’t have to be green! This winter, when citrus is at its best, make this delicious, zesty and immune-boosting salad! 2 Blood oranges ((substitute tangerines if blood oranges can’t be found)) 1 Pomello ((substitute grapefruit if required)) 1 Naval orange 1 shallot, chopped salt (to taste) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil … Winter Citrus Salad
Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad Honey Vinaigrette 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil pinch of salt freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Watermelon Salad 2 lb watermelon (peeled, cubed) 2 English cucumber (cubed) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn) 1/4 cup fresh mint leave (torn) 1/2 cup crumbled … Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad
Rainforest Nut Butter Coconut Berry Smoothie 1 cup milk or dairy substitute 1 cup frozen, unsweetened berries ((we like to use a mix of strawberries and blueberries)) ½ banana 2 tbsp Nuts To You Rainforest Nut Butter with Coconut ((or more to taste)) Place all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth and well blended, … Rainforest Nut Butter Coconut Berry Smoothie
OK, so we know the drawn out dregs of January doesn’t exactly seem like an apple-ish time of year. After all, aren’t apples and all their crisp, honeyed glory an Autumn thing? This winter, we’ve been astounded by all the amazing apples cropping up. So – to prolong Fall’s fresh glory, and fight the … An Apple A Day
Cranberry Sauce This easy Cranberry Sauce will perfectly round out your next holiday meal! 12 oz cranberries 1 cup cane sugar 1 cup orange juice zest from one orange On medium heat, warm the orange juice and then stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Stir in the cranberries and orange zest, and cook … Cranberry Sauce
Acai Bowl This is the traditional – and delicious – way to consume Acai, the original super-fruit! But don’t feel hampered by this at all; you can swap out any of the ingredients and vary the recipe to your heart’s content. 1 pack frozen acai ((either sweetened or unsweetened)) 1 frozen banana 1 big … Acai Bowl
Mango Lassi An ancient drink from South Asia, lassi is usually made with a yogurt base. We’ve updated the recipe to be suitable for vegans, and delicious for everybody! 2 cups mango ((the ripest you can find, chopped)) 2 cups non-dairy yogurt ½ tsp cardamom 2-4 tbsp honey ((depending on how sweet your mangoes … Mango Lassi