Coconut products are becoming ever popular when it comes to baking, cooking, and decorating dishes, in particular unsulfured coconut. So what is unsulfured coconut, and what are the benefits of eating it? Unsulfured coconut is coconut that has been produced without the use of sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative in the manufacturing process of many food items to prevent dried food from going brown [...]
3-Ingredient Coconut Cookies
My 3-ingredient coconut cookies are not only tasty, but they're also healthy! These cookies are the simplest cookies you can make and are made without flour, sugar, butter, or eggs! This recipe is paleo, vegan, and whole30 friendly. I don't know why this happens, but every time I buy bananas, they disappear right away, or I have to freeze them. So my kids will sometimes devour them up in one day, and then decide they hate [...]
How Long Does Coconut Cream Last After Opening?
Coconut cream is a popular ingredient in many dishes, from sweet to savory, adding a delicious tropical flavor and creamy texture. However, like most food products, coconut cream has a shelf life, and it's important to know how long it lasts for the best quality and safety. Once opened, coconut cream can last for 4-7 days in the refrigerator if it's stored in an airtight container. However, this time frame can vary based on [...]
Coconut Vinegar: Uses, Benefits & Coconut Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Curious about coconut vinegar? This delicious vinegar is made from the sap of coconut flowers from coconut trees. Below you'll learn the benefits of coconut vinegar, recipe tips on using this vinegar and my favorite brands of coconut vinegar. What is coconut vinegar? The sap of the flowers of coconut trees undergoes a fermentation process, similar to that of apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar, to create raw [...]
Spicy Sprouted Lentil Soup
I started my real food journey almost five years ago. My body was in need of a lot of healing at that time. I had eaten a very poor standard American diet full of processed foods for many years. When I began my journey I decided to become a vegan. I did well on my vegan diet. I lost 58 pounds, my skin cleared up and I felt healthy for the first time in my life. Today I am no longer a vegan. I do still cook many of [...]
Disney Dole Whip Recipe (Vegan Copycat)
Dole Whip is a pineapple flavored ice cream treat served at Walt Disney World and other theme parks. You can easily make it at home with simple ingredients! This recipe has vegan and dairy-free options! Dole Whip is a soft serve ice cream dessert sold at Disneyland and other Disney parks. It has a creamy texture with pineapple and coconut flavors. I love to make it in the summer when it's hot, and I need something cold [...]
