Licorice seems to be one of those ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ flavors – probably because it has such a strong and distinct taste. Licorice is not just a candy, it is actually an extract from the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant, which means sweet root.
Archives for August 2015
Iced Tea From Rooibos
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Red bush – or Rooibos in Afrikaans – tea comes from the leaves of a bush that grows in southern Africa and like many teas has valuable antioxidants. If you’re craving flavor, it comes in vanilla, orange, peach and even red bush chai. Don’t forget to get my recipe for rooibos -iced tea!
Soups For Summer
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When the summer heat wave hits, I start to think about recipes that don’t require the oven or stove top, and that’s what inspired my recent recipes in Self Magazine. In this post, I focus on easy-to-make, flavorful summer soups that only require a few fresh seasonal ingredients.
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
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I indulged in many a store bought ice cream sandwiches in my teen and 20’s, before I knew what was in them. I still like to have them from time to time, but now that I’m used to eating lighter I want a chilly bite that’s more ‘ice cream’ and less sandwich – something small that I can make myself with less preservatives.
Washing Fruits and Veggies
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Concerned about pesticides on your fruits and veggies? If you only have enough room in your grocery budget for a few organic ‘must haves’, then zero in on the following 12 fruits and vegetables. In this article, I also explain my philosophy on waxed fruits.
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