Coconut sugar. Is it good or bad? There's been a lot of talk about coconut sugar lately. Some see it as a sustainable alternative to cane sugar, while others say it isn't sustainable at all. What are we supposed to believe? I love coconut sugar and use it often in my kitchen but it's no miracle food and it is still... sugar. It's just not as processed as refined sugar and has some minerals [...]
Watermelon Lime Apple Cider Vinegar Agua Fresca
Watermelon is a fruit that’s synonymous with refreshment. Think of a hot summer day sitting on the lawn as a sprinkler lazily oscillates back and forth in the heat. That’s pretty good. But, now picture having your feet get gently sprayed by the same sprinkler while you crunch into a wedge of watermelon. One of those scenarios is superior to the other, and it’s definitely the one with wet feet and watermelon in [...]
Shaved Rainbow Carrot Salad with Ginger Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Eating with our eyes can be a cliché. Until we really, really, really, want to devour something with our peepers! And that’s the case with this salad. The colors leap off of the platter with every color of the rainbow, and as you stand by the table you may suddenly find a fork appearing in your hand. And I haven’t even delved into the flavors of the vinaigrette! It’s gingery, it’s bright from the apple cider vinegar, and it [...]
Almond Flour Scones
These almond flour scones are are gluten-free, tender, and delicious! This base recipe can be used to create your favorite scone flavors like blueberry scones, cranberry orange scones, or my favorite, coconut lime scones! Scones are one of my favorite tea-time foods, rich in flavor and are best accompanied by lemon curd and whipped cream. These biscuit style pastries are easy to make and are great for snacking of for [...]
Restaurant Style Salsa with Apple Cider Vinegar
This salsa is like nothing you’d get out of the jar! Heck, it may even surpass anything you’d get in your favorite restaurant! And the bonus is, once you leave the restaurant you may take home some salsa in a doggie bag. But, when you make it in your own kitchen, you get the tantalizing aroma right there in your own space. Also, it’s an incredibly budget friendly condiment that works on everything from fajitas to hard or [...]
Apple Cider Vinegar Face Wash
Make this homemade apple cider vinegar face wash to keep your skin soft and clear. This easy DIY only requires two ingredients and can be easily customized to suit your skin type. Cleansing with the right products is key to any skincare routine as it helps to remove dead skin cells and excess oil from the skin. This homemade apple cider vinegar face wash helps to balance the skin's pH and combat acne, giving you [...]
