With the holidays just around the corner, the one treat I love to indulge in while doing anything holiday related is a warm Peppermint Mocha Latte. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, a Peppermint Mocha takes the place of my usual Chai Tea Latte, and sets the mood for decorating the house, putting up the tree,…
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Mint Creme Fudge Brownie
I’m baaaaack!!! And so happy to be! Thank you to all of you for sticking with me during my extended vacation. I thought I would come back to crickets, but you have been wonderful participating on the facebook page, twitter feed, and commenting on past blog posts. Thank you! I loved staying connected with you!…
Guest Post: Mango Mint Sorbet
Today’s recipe comes from the kitchen of Dr. B.J. Hardick, co-author of the book Maximized Living Nutrition Plans. This book outlines the foundation of the Core and Advanced Plans and is what inspired me to change my family’s lifestyle, and eventually start Healing Cuisine to share with all of you. Dr. B.J. needed some menu…
Guest Post & How To from ‘Goofy Mama’
Today we have a *guest post* to share from “Goofy Mama” blogger, Allison Kuznia. Today she is sharing her family’s sweet and simple all natural (and extremely affordable) recipe for homemade whitening toothpaste. We’re enjoying it mint flavor right now with pure food grade peppermint essential oil, and I think I’ll be trying orange or…
Mint Chocolate Creme Tart
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your loved ones! This was our first year away from home for the holidays, which for us is the U.P. of Michigan. A little bittersweet to be away from from family and snow, and still have a good time with our Austin on his first…
Light and Fresh Spring Elixir
Hope you all had a great weekend! We still have no Internet connection at home, and with the blazing temperatures outside I just can’t bring myself to venture out to the free wifi at the pool. Baby wouldn’t like that much, and neither would this mama! So, sorry for the sporadic posting lately and to…
Cucumber Raspberry Mint Salad
I know, I know, it sounds weird to enjoy garlic with raspberries. But seriously, this salad is delicious! It’s a spin off of the classic cucumber garlic mint salad. Mine is refreshing and savory at the same time. Give the dressing and cucumbers 24 hours in the fridge to blend together, then add the raspberries…
Grasshopper Pie
Christmas is almost here, and to finish off my 12 days of Cookies, I introduce to you the raw Grasshopper Pie. This pie is a combined spin off of my Key Lime Pie and Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. You really can’t go wrong with this beautifully perfect layered pie of chocolate, vanilla and mint. Smooth and…
"Candy Cane" Macaroons
Continuing on with my three newest Christmas inspired dessert recipes in honor of my 12 days of Christmas Cookies post… I got the initial idea for these delicious Christmas cookies from a friend’s party, where she served these: Her version of candy cane macaroons. I had but a small bite, just to experience the taste…
Peppermint Bark
Excited for 12 days of cookies?! I am! Most of the recipes I L O V E for Christmas are found in Season’s Eatings holiday ebook & menu planner — on SALE this month for $9.99! I also have three new Advanced Plan creations for you: Peppermint Bark, “Candy Cane” Macaroons and…my most superlative…