Grains, Seeds & Nuts

PUMPKIN PIE PANCAKES OR WAFFLES

October 8, 2016

24 Pancakes or 8 Belgium Waffles Pumpkin is a winter squash that is packed with nutrition. It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, yet very low in calories. These squash also contain alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin & beta-cryptoxanthin as well... continue reading

HEALTHY GINGER SNAPS

September 24, 2016

I am so thankful “FOR MY BOSCH”! Last winter a good friend of ours was telling us what they often do for activities when traveling with their grandchildren. She will say, “What are you thankful for?” and they will take... continue reading

POTATO PANCAKES . . . QUICK & EASY!

September 12, 2016

I dug a row of potatoes in the garden this afternoon so decided we would have potato pancakes for supper. There are always a few potatoes that get poked with the fork, or cut with the spade so I used... continue reading

CARB COUNT IN HARVEST CRUNCH

August 17, 2016

HARVEST CRUNCH SNACK This delicious, healthy snack can be baked on one large cookie sheet (approx.18 by 12) or two small pans ( 9 by 12) SHOPPING FOR FRESH PRODUCTS! All of the seeds and most ingredients found in this... continue reading

HARVEST CRUNCH

August 14, 2016

HARVEST CRUNCH I always look for healthy munchies for our men while they spend long hours on the field during the harvesting season. Our niece came to visit this week and brought a snack for us to enjoy. We were... continue reading

DELICIOUS SPELT WAFFLES

August 11, 2016

HEALTHY WAFFLES OR PANCAKES – 15 large Belgium Waffles I make this large recipe to serve as many as we need and then freeze the rest to thaw & reheat in the waffle iron another time. It just takes about... continue reading

PROSTATE CANCER & DIET

July 10, 2016

In my blog last week I mentioned that Melvin has prostate cancer and had to eliminate a good number of healthy foods.   When I looked at what he could eat, I knew that a diet without fibre would not... continue reading

BLACK BEAN FUDGE CAKE

May 31, 2016

THE YEAR OF THE PULSE – BLACK BEANS Black beans are very beneficial for the health of our digestive tract and colon. It helps support the growth of desirable bacteria in the digestive tract. Black beans can lower the risk... continue reading

DELICIOUS BAKED BEANS

May 28, 2016

YOU CAN ENJOY A VARIETY OF PULSES IN BAKED BEANS Many recipes can be enjoyed by using any or all dried pulses. When I was young a staple in our home was baked beans. Today the grocery shelves are stocked... continue reading

LOW CARB FLAX MUFFIN

May 27, 2016

My time is now divided between the garden & yard, the house work and creating new recipes. We had 2 inches of rain over the past 4 days so I have no watering to do, but with the rain comes... continue reading