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Green Nosh: Vegan Blueberry Muffin Recipe

July 13, 2020 1

We’ve discussed before how blueberries are excellent at fighting free radicals! Not to mention they slow down age-related mental illnesses, lower your chance of getting a UTI, and reduces cancers and heart disease. So, what are you waiting for, make some vegan blueberry muffins stat! 

Ingredients:

  • 2 c. organic whole-wheat flour

  • 1/3 c. organic sugar

  • 2 tsp. organic baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • 1 c. organic soy milk

  • 1/4 c. vegan Earth Balance spread

  • Egg replacer for 1 egg

  • 1 tsp. organic lemon juice

  • 1 c. organic blueberries

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400° and lightly grease a muffin pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the soy milk, vegan Smart Balance, egg replacer, and lemon juice and stir until well mixed.

Gently fold in the blueberries, then spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until muffins are golden brown.

Enjoy! 

A Blueberry A Day, Keeps The Doctor Away

July 12, 2020 1

Blueberries are excellent at fighting free radicals. You may be asking, “free what”? Free radicals.

Free radicals are responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases. Not to mention, they are packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, potassium, and vitamin C. This is why you need blueberries in your diet – try to eat at least a 1/2 cup a day.
Blueberries are great at:

  • Slowing age-related mental illnesses
  • Lowering your chance of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Reducing cancers and heart disease
What is your favorite superfood?
 
P.S. I have an amazing vegan blueberry muffin recipe here! You might really, really enjoy it! 

The Perfect Green Cocktail for Summer: Frozen Organic Gin Lemonade

July 10, 2020 0

Looking for the perfect drink for your pool party! The mister whipped up a batch of his famous Gin Lemonade recently and I was reminded how much I love it this time of year! Be careful though, they are strong – one is all you need. Ha!

What you will need:
  • juice from 5 organic lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups of organic sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup organic gin (you can also use vodka)
  • 8 cups ice

Directions:

Whisk the lemon juice and sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the gin and whisk again. Then, add the 8 cups of ice to a blender with the gin-lemon-sugar mixture and blend until smooth. Add lemon slices for garnish and enjoy.

CSA: Fridays At The Farm

July 9, 2020 0

Fridays at the Farm Trailer from Coyopa Productions on Vimeo. 

Most of us in the U.S. take food for granted. We don’t question how, where, or who grows our food. The majority of states within the U.S. purchase their food from somewhere else. On average, food from the US travels over 1300 miles from farm to grocery store. With the current state of our planet, things have to change.

A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way for a community to establish a relationship with a farm and receive a weekly or monthly supply of produce, fruits, eggs, milk, meat, flowers, or any other type of farm products. A season typically runs from late spring to early fall. This generally costs a family $300-500 a season.

As a member, you would support the farm throughout the season, and in return reap the rewards including; better prices, safer products, and tastier food with a lower carbon footprint. You also establish a responsible relationship between people, the food they eat, and the land itself.

Members become “shareholders” of the farm and in advance cover the costs of the farm’s operation. Members also share in the risks including failed crops, poor weather, or pests. However, the rewards greatly out way the risks.

There are currently over 2000 CSA’s in the United States, to find one in your area click here.

Upcycled Bottle Glasses From YAVA Glass

July 7, 2020 4
Upcycled Bottle Glasses From YAVA Glass
 
I am a huge fan of upcycling anything that can have a second life as something useful! These fabulous upcycled bottle glasses from YAVA Glass definitely fit the bill.
 
Isn’t this a fantastic way to transform discarded bottles into something new and fabulous? Just think of the possibilities! There are so many different types of glass bottles and the colors, oh the colors! Ooh, I bet blue bottles would make fantastic glassware! 

YAVA Glass takes 100% recycled bottles, flame cuts, and polishes them, transforming them into elegant and eco-friendly glasses for your home. This earth-friendly Etsy shop is taking something slated for the trash and making something fun and useful! I am quite smitten with the rootbeer bottle glasses! My hands-down favorite beverage! 
 
I love that they each have their own character and no two glasses are the exact same. So simple, yet so useful! Something that would usually end up in the recycled bin. Or, GASP, worse in the garbage car and inevitably the landfill. 

I think the mister would love the upcycled beer bottle glasses – quite the conversation starter. How would I use which ones to pick for him, there are so many great options! No?
 
These would also make a lovely housewarming or hostess gift. Purchase a six or twelve-pack of these and you are ready to surprise something at their housewarming party! 
 
And if you’re looking for a fun way to upcycle your glass mason jars! I still love my Halloween lanterns! It is one of my favorite projects ever!
 
It’s a super simple DIY that you can do with the kiddos and the impact on your porch for those trick or treaters is huge! They look adorable lite up and are sure to wow a crowd! 
 
So tell me, which upcycled bottle glasses would you choose? 
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