How to Make a Raspberry Mocha Latte A raspberry mocha latte is a rich combination of tartly sweet raspberry syrup and bittersweet dark chocolate sauce combined with steamed milk and a strongly-brewed coffee known as espresso. It is the perfect conclusion to any meal and the perfect start to conversation. If you are unfamiliar with making espresso drinks at home, it might take a bit of practice to get the hang of pulling the espresso shots and steaming the milk, but once you learn how to do these, you can learn how to make just about any of your coffeehouse favorites from home. Steaming the M ..read more

Easy Recipe for Chinese Noodle Soup The question of which culture invented pasta has been hotly contested, with Italy and China competing recently for the top spot. The discovery, however of a 4,000 year-old bowl of preserved noodles in China in 2005 tips the balance in China’s favor (reported in New Scientist 15/10/05). China has been eating noodles for thousands of years, and even brought them to Japan, where it remains a staple food today. Noodles are satisfying without the need for heavy sauces used frequently in pasta. Instead they are eaten when we need nourishment, whether in need of p ..read more

Traditional St Patricks Day Foods St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday, full of color, merriment, and tradition. From pinching those not adorned in green garb to kissing the shamrock, it’s a day full of excitement, not the least of which is enjoying some festive foods along the way. The best way to enjoy the day?  Start out with a big Irish breakfast, proceed to a tasty noontime meal, and top it off with a traditional dinner that lends to the essence of Ireland. Along the way, you can enjoy treats and appetizers, drinks and desserts. Ireland is known for its potato, so you’ll see a lo ..read more

4 Ingredient Easy Crepes There’s something fancy about crepes.  In fact I made them for breakfast for Valentine’s Day and felt pretty fancy with my sweetheart. They were delicious and a sweet treat for my hubby and I. And they were so much easier to make than I thought.  In fact it only takes 4 ingredients to make them. Then you can top them with whatever you’d like or eat them plain. And here are the four ingredients – pancake mix, milk (I use almond milk), an egg, and vanilla. Seriously, that’s it. You just whisk the four ingredients together and cook them on a hot skillet. I p ..read more

How to Make Teriyaki Marinade Sauce Store bought versions of meat marinades are often pricey. In order to still enjoy marinades or sauces, the frugal shopper can easily develop recipes to replace the store bought marinades, steak sauces, or glazes. Teriyaki is a popular serving sauce as well as marinade and meat glaze. Teriyaki recipes may include using a marinade for meat before cooking, adding a teriyaki glaze while cooking, or serving a teriyaki sauce with the finished meat. No matter which style is used, teriyaki recipes can be reproduced to replace the bottled ingredients. A popular rest ..read more

How to make Chile Rellenos Chile Rellenos are traditionally made by filling chile poblano peppers with either cheese or a spiced meat filling called picadillo. They are then dipped in an egg batter and fried to give the pepper a crispy outer shell and then topped with a tomato sauce. In the southern United States, Chile Rellenos can be found on the menus of many restaurants but the recipe doesn’t seem to have reached into the middle or northern states. If you have never been lucky enough to try one of these peppers, this recipe is a must for you. It is a simple dish but looks elegant enough t ..read more

Benefits of Raw Food Diet Everyone knows that fresh fruit and veg are good for you, and that overcooked fast food isn’t so great. Many people try to incorporate fresh fruit or uncooked veg into their diets. But the Raw Foodists differ from those of use who are just trying to make healthier choices. A completely uncooked diet they insist, is the only natural and completely healthy diet there is. Raw foodists eat mainly fruit and vegetables, but they also include nuts, unpasturised milk and other foodstuffs in their diet, so they don’t exist entirely on leaves and roots. A diet of raw, complet ..read more

Vegan Alfredo Recipe One thing that has helped me in my battle with endometriosis is diet. I don’t digest meat very well. I’m surprised that I don’t miss meat that much. For me taking out dairy was much harder. I loved eating cheese.  I’ve been off it so long and I can tell a huge difference especially with my sinuses.  I had been seeing quite a few pasta commercials and had been craving some Fettuccine Alfredo.  Now, I’m not going to promise you this tastes exactly like alfredo. It does not. *but* it’s got a super creamy texture and a really good flavor. It totally hit the spo ..read more

Cheap and Easy 4th of July Desserts Celebrating our nations Independence Day brings about warm thoughts of barbecues, and fun family picnics. Grilled hamburgers, potato salad, and our favorite Fourth of July desserts will be anticipated by our loved ones. Let’s not forget our ancestors on this day, and pull out our favorite dessert recipes for homage. Absolutely nothing satisfies the sweet tooth like Watergate Salad. Sweet and crunchy, it can be made with Mandarin oranges or Pineapple. No one will believe it was so simple to make. The second helpings from your family and friends will be proof ..read more

Vegan BLT Not eating meat or dairy make my gut feel so much better, but sometimes there are things that I miss like cheese and bacon. I love a good BLT so I’ve got a vegan version. I start with portobello mushroom caps. Slice them thinly and marinade them in maple syrup and liquid smoke for about 15 minutes. I then cook the mushrooms about 3-4 minutes on each side on medium heat. While the mushrooms are cooking go ahead and toast your bread. I spread vegan mayo on both pieces of toast. Then layer spinach on one side and tomatoes on the other. Okay, so it’s MST (Mushrooms, Spinach, and Toma ..read more