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Chocolate-Almond Milk

June 3, 2008 By 3 Comments

6 cups chilled unsweetened almond milk (or hazelnut milk) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup agave syrup (or honey) 1 teaspoon vanilla Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Chill or drink immediately. © Copyright 2008 by Wardeh Harmon

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Homemade Lemonade

June 3, 2008 By 4 Comments

modified from a recipe in “Back to Basics”, a Reader’s Digest Book 4 lemons 1/2 to 1 cup honey (to taste) 1 quart boiling water Wash and peel the lemons. Put the peels in a large bowl. Pour the honey and boiling water over the peels and let sit for 30 minutes, or until cooled [...]

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Blackberry-Plum-Banana Smoothie

January 28, 2008 By 2 Comments

We had a hankering for fruit smoothies this weekend. I got out the local, organic Santa Rosa plums and local blackberries from what I froze last summer. They joined two bananas in the Vita-Mix for a delicious blended treat. Blackberry-Plum-Banana Smoothie 2 bananas, ripe 2-1/2 cups frozen plums 2-1/2 cups frozen blackberries 2 tablespoons raw [...]

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Hot Cocoa — Dairy-Free, Honey Sweetened

January 28, 2008 By 3 Comments

6 cups unsweetened almond milk, strained — or coconut milk, or raw milk (not dairy free) 1/4 to 1/2 cup raw honey 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) — OR — 1/2 teaspoon mint extract (optional) Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepot. Over medium heat and while stirring, [...]

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Chocolate Banana Smoothie

January 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Even if it is winter, who can turn down a yummy, frozen treat? 4 or 5 medium-size bananas 1/4 cup cocoa powder almond milk pulp or handful of soaked almonds (optional) 1/4 cup raw agave syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ice cubes water or almond milk Put all ingredients except water [...]

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Healthy Orange Julius

May 19, 2007 By 4 Comments

I haven’t had a real Orange Julius for a long time, so I can’t really say if this drink is a true replica. But it is yummy. We made it for a mid-morning snack today in answer to Jeff’s hankering (and inspiration). Healthy Orange “Julius” makes (3) 8-ounce servings 3 oranges 2 cups ice cubes [...]

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French Press — Not Just for Coffee

February 21, 2007 By 12 Comments

Jeff and I have our birthdays are December, but we got to celebrate a bit in February when my parents came to visit. You see, they finally (just kidding, Mom) gave us our joint birthday gift. We are tea drinkers. Coffee drinkers on occasion. This 12-cup French press was made for coffee and tea. But [...]

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Chocolate Banana Shake

August 23, 2006 By 9 Comments

These were a hit today! A tasty and healthy treat, perfect for a warm summer afternoon. Chocolate Banana Shake Serves 2 3 frozen bananas, broken into at least halves 2 tablespoons raw honey 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups almond milk (or other milk of your choice) Combine all ingredients in Vita-Mix [...]

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Green Smoothie: Banana-Raspberry-Spinach

April 14, 2006 By 5 Comments

Green Smoothie: Banana-Raspberry-Spinach If you don’t have a Vita-Mix, you may want to reduce this recipe by 1/3 or 1/2. yields approximately 1/2 gallon 1/4 cup flax seeds, heaping 3 medium size bananas 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 2 huge handfuls spinach 6 to 8 ice cubes 3 to 4 cups filtered water (enough [...]

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