Irene Shaver

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• Gluten Free Multigrain Banana Bread (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Do you ever look into your freezer and see a whole lot of frozen ripe bananas?  I have made this loaf twice this week trying to get use some of those bananas. Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Home-made Mayonnaise (Dairy, Gluten, Sugar and Preservative Free)

  

  One of my favourite condiments is definitely mayonnaise...I am Dutch.   I have tried several times to make it and have had a lot of fails. There are a few key... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Recipe Fails

  

  I had a friend over this week and was experimenting with a cookie recipe just before she came. Needless to say it was not a successful recipe and the cookies... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato and Chocolate Chip Bars (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  Wondering what to do with last night's leftover mashed sweet potatoes? I made way too many sweet potatoes last night but figured I could turn them into somethin... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Almond Rounds (Dairy, Gluten/Grain, and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I hope everyone has had a healthy, happy start to 2014. I enjoyed taking some time off of my blog and spend even more time with my family. This recipe is a... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus

  

  Today we get to celebrate Jesus birth.  Christmas is definitely the most special day to a follower of Christ.  If it wasn't for Jesus' birth we would have no... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Monster Cookies (Dairy, Gluten and Egg Free)

  

  My mom used to make these when we were kids.  They were always a hit, who doesn't like peanut butter and chocolate?  I don't often make cookies from oats as I d... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Dutch Poffertjes (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Our oldest daughter just finished a family tree project for school.  Throughout her planning, we had a lot of conversations about our heritage.  My husband's... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Benefits of Raw Chocolate and a Raw Cherry Chocolate Kale Smoothie (Dairy,...

  

  Chocolate has amazing health benefits.  Unfortunately most of these benefits only come from raw chocolate or cocao.  Cacao is very high in iron and magnesium. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• A Kentucky Road Trip, Wonderful People, Cleansing Tea, a Snowstorm and Fast Food?

  

  Dan and I had the opportunity to travel to Kentucky this past weekend.  We were invited to a company Christmas party, so we took the opportunity to turn it... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cauliflower Casserole (Dairy and Gluten/Grain Free with Vegan Option)

  

  Cauliflowers have been really expensive here for the last month.  According to one gentleman working the produce department, it had to do with American... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Happy Advent Season and a DIY Advent Calendar

  

  Today starts the first Sunday of the Christian Season of Advent.  Today we begin our count down to Jesus birth.  I had actually never done an advent calendar... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Green Smoothie Or My Healthy Holiday Booster (Diary, Gluten/Grain and Sugar Free)

  

  It is the holiday season, which can mean less exercise and more food.  I wanted to make a drink that the girls would enjoy and that would give them some extra... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Thanksgiving Menu (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  This week is our friends in the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving.  In Canada, we have already celebrated ours back in October. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Mousse Or Custard (Dairy, Egg, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Custard and mousse are some of my favourite desserts.  This one was a hit with the whole family.  We had one serving as a breakfast and another for a dessert. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Apple Chips in the Dehydrator

  

  I had to figure out a away to use up some left over apples.  This was definitely a good way to use them up and enjoy them n a different way.  I do like using th... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Toothpaste and The Dangers of Fluoride

  

  If you follow me on Facebook you will have seen that I am reading, The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell and Dr. Thomas S... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• No Bake Chocolate Bars (Dairy, Gluten, Grain, Nut, Refined Sugar and Egg Free)

  

  I always love a good chocolaty treat.  Instead of using nuts I put in some seeds instead so they will be school safe.  I prefer to keep these in the fridge to... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• More Natural Remedies for a Cold

  

  Cold and flu season is upon us.  Ever since we moved, about six weeks ago the girls have been battling a cold.  It has been rather frustrating and mind... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Split Pea and Bacon Soup (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  The weather is cooling and soup season is upon us.  I hadn't made a pea soup in a while.  This soup was relatively easy to make and tastes good pureed smooth... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES