Author Archive | Jennie Lyon

Since we are moving, we have decided to donate what is left of our plastic ware. I want to start our new home as fresh and toxic free as possible. With that being said, we still need plates that Eben can take outside to eat on the patio. (I don’t want my good dishes left outside or accidentally broken.) The solution: Smiling Planet’s Eco friendly and Non Toxic Plates for Kids. Aren’t they adorable? Why are they just for kids? I would love to use these for outside family dining. {wink}

Do you have dinnerware that is for outside use only?
Which is your favorite design of Smiling Planet’s plates?

Do you utilize your local farmer’s market for fresh and organic foods that are healthy and delicious? What other goodies do you visit your local farmer’s market to purchase? My recent article at Cascadian Farm outlines my top 6 tips for making the most out of your trip to the farmer’s market and getting a great deal while you are there.

I would love it if you read the article and let me know what your favorite tips for the farmer’s market are.

Please leave your comments below!

I love pomegranates and miss them dearly when they are out of season, (as they currently are!) However you can still get your pomegranate fix with a homemade Pomegranate Sorbet using Pom Wonderful! Can’t you just imagine yourself sitting on your patio in the sun, savoring every yummy bite?
What you will need:
1 ¾ Pom Wonderful Pomegranate Juice
Juice of One Organic Lemon
4 ¼ Oz. Superfine Organic Sugar
An Ice cream Maker

Add the lemon juice in a saucepan with the sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the pomegranate juice. Heat, stir over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, leave to cool a little and stir in the rest of the pomegranate juice.

Pour the mixture into your ice cream machine and churn, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Serves 4.

Doesn’t this sound yummy for summer?
Do you have a favorite sorbet or ice cream recipe?
Which is your favorite? Ice cream? Sorbet? Fro Yo?

** A huge thank you to Annette Willis at Chasing Lightening Bugs for sharing her favorite recipe from Apples for Jam, by Tessa Kiros. I modified it, so that I could use Pom Wonderful instead of fresh pomegranates, since they are out of season.

Doesn’t a fresh ripe avocado get you in the summertime mood? I love an avocado cut up and added to my salad, it is like a little surprise in there, hidden among the lettuce leaves. And then there is guacamole, really? How can you not love guacamole. The best part? Avocados are so good for you too. Bonus! Avocados contain more fiber and potassium than any other fruit. So grab an avocado and a sharp knife and getting slicing your way to a fresh yummy summer.

How about you, do you love avocados?
Do you love guacamole?
Do you love avocados but dislike guacamole?
Or the other way around?

Please leave your comments below!