by stephaniembostic | Thu May 2019 | Food
“You can’t make muffins in a food processor.” Wrong. You can make these food processor cinnamon banana muffins in mere minutes. The key is not using wheat flour, which adds gluten. Gluten, when beaten too much, makes tough muffins. These happen to...
by stephaniembostic | Sun Dec 2018 | Food
Do you want to warm up this holiday season? Try this easy seasonal cranberry ginger tisane*. Winter Wonderland Tea Recipe (AKA Cranberry Ginger Tisane) 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 inch of fresh ginger root 4 cups boiling water Optional: 1/2 cinnamon stick and/or...
by stephaniembostic | Mon Dec 2018 | Reader Q & A
What is a plant-based diet? This term can be interpreted and used several ways. So, to be honest, it’s confusing. Read on to find out how people use it. Types of Plant-based Diets The strictest interpretation is a diet made up of plants. That means no meat,...
by stephaniembostic | Wed Nov 2018 | Food
This spiced nut recipe is worth every minute of stirring them on the stove– all ten minutes! They disappear quickly, like there are mice with opposable thumbs who can open tins and jars. Sweet & Spiced Party Nuts Feel free to customize your nut mixture....
by stephaniembostic | Sun Oct 2018 | Food
A few years ago, I tried some store-bought flaxseed crackers. I was not impressed. However, the recipe that inspired this variation has become quite popular so I gave it a try. These have been gradually disappearing as I write this post. Caveat: if you hate the...