Dear Readers, I apologize for my absence lately. It has been a difficult decision, but I have decided to freeze my blog in order to pursue some other interests. I am still passionate about living a sugar-free life, and had no idea that a New Year’s Resolution would last this long. As an overview, especially [...]
I love dried cranberries. I mean, I really LOVE dried cranberries. When I first gave up sugar in January 2008, it broke my heart that most brands of dried cranberries were covered in white sugar. I was ecstatic when I recently had the opportunity to review a package of dried cranberries, compliments of Eden Organic. [...]
My mouth is saturated with the aftertaste of cinnamon, honey and molasses. I am still savoring little bits of sticky cranberries and raisins in my molars. The cookie I just baked is amazing. It is so simple and perfect. Thanks to Jamison Studio for this delicious oatmeal cookie recipe. Rule #58 in Michael Pollan’s book, [...]
A regular-sized mango has about 25 grams of sugar. That is why I love them. My favorite fruit changes all the time. Usually it’s whatever I happen to be eating at the moment. I love the fact that since I gave up sugar, a piece of fruit can satisfy my sweet tooth. This is particularly [...]
Need some help determining the best snack bar for you? I think Lara Bars are by far the best choice, because of the organic, natural, few ingredients. In a pinch, a Lara bar quells my hunger, and I feel good about what I’m eating. Loved Fooducate’s breakdown of the Lara bar versus a Kellogg’s bar. [...]
Like I’ve mentioned before, I love perusing the strange gourmet food section at TJ Max and Marshall’s. Sometimes I’ll bring home dinner: colorful noodles, exotic mushroom marinara (doesn’t checking for sugar go without saying at this point?), olives, pickled asparagus, tea, nut mix, bruschetta, olive oil, etc. Sometimes my purchase will include breakfast, as well: [...]
I just moved my container garden outside to the balcony. I transferred several cherry tomato, heirloom tomato, arugula and butter crunch lettuce starts to bigger containers. The basil seems to be growing–but rather slowly, actually. The fragile starts grow a little bit each day, and hopefully they keep growing and thrive. I swallowed my pride [...]
I just moved my container garden outside to the balcony. I transferred several cherry tomato, heirloom tomato, arugula and butter crunch lettuce starts to bigger containers. The basil seems to be growing–but rather slowly, actually. The fragile starts grow a little bit each day, and hopefully they keep growing and thrive. I swallowed my pride [...]
Strawberries and nutsCoconut and chocolateA sweet snack for me Rain and chilly daysHot ginger tea with honeySoothes my sweet tooth needs Strawberry Snack (Great for kids!) Slice lots of strawberriesLay flat and take turns decorating with one of the following nuts:CashewsSliced almondsMacadamia nutsPistachiosPeanuts Then add one or more of the following:Coconut flakesRaisinsGrain-sweetened chocolate chipsBlueberriesSliced bananasSliced [...]
Strawberries and nutsCoconut and chocolateA sweet snack for me Rain and chilly daysHot ginger tea with honeySoothes my sweet tooth needs Strawberry Snack (Great for kids!) Slice lots of strawberriesLay flat and take turns decorating with one of the following nuts:CashewsSliced almondsMacadamia nutsPistachiosPeanuts Then add one or more of the following:Coconut flakesRaisinsGrain-sweetened chocolate chipsBlueberriesSliced bananasSliced [...]