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Keto Graham Crackers That Actually Taste Good

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May 23, 2020

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Keto Graham Crackers That Actually Taste Good And Are Simple To Make

I am not totally doing Keto as I do have my occasional grain and fruit but I try and follow the EXTRA goodies in special recipes. This recipe took some tweaking because for one it was SUPER sticky to work with and I also added gluten-free flour to help make the dough roll out well. I think you will find it awesome as well and feel good about making a smores or two!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 6 tbsp. pure maple syrup or Lakanto sugar-free sugar
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tarter
  • 1 pinch of Himalayan salt

Have 1 cup of Gluten Free flour to add if it’s sticky when combining

Directions:

  • Preheat oven 325 degrees
  • Combine all dry ingredients into a large glass bowl
  • Add beaten eggs and stir
  • Add remaining wet ingredients
  • As you mix together if it is not forming well into a dough add 1/4 cup at a time of the gluten-free flour to help it combine. Once it forms a ball place on parchment paper and place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes
  • Remove dough and place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough. Roll out to 1/8″ thick. You should be able to peel off the top parchment without any stickiness. Place on a baking sheet
  • Using a pizza cutter cut into squares. Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon on top if you like. Make sure to take a fork and poke holes in each square.
  • Place in oven and cook 15-20 minutes. Enjoy the amazing aroma and eating them without too much guilt!
  • I waited 10-15 minutes to let them cool before I broke them apart. It’s hard though they taste great warm!!!! AND serve with a homemade Dandelion Jam! OHHHH SOOO GOOD!!!
They are so yummy and in-between some 80% Cocoa bar and a marshmallow…well…what a treat!

Enjoy!

Love deeper, talk sweeter,

Lee

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Food, Healthy Eating

Refreshing Winter Salad

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December 29, 2019

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A Refreshing Winter Salad Good With Any Meal or Lunch

This salad is so simple and so worth serving to your family or in your entertaining. It just takes a few ingredients and a whole lot of herbs to leave your insides dancing with goodness! Let me know what you think! Dan wasn’t liking it too much, so it will be one I just make for myself. He needs more MEAT on his plate! HA! Enjoy!

Fresh is best!
  • Baby Arugula
  • 2-3 radishes, sliced
  • 3 large mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 yam or sweet potato, season and bake
  • cooked chicken (optional for your meat man)
  • fresh parmesan, shredded
  • pinch rosemary
  • pinch of sage
  • pinch of oregano
  • pinch of basil
  • a sprinkle of dried dandelion
  • a sprinkle of dried goldenseal
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • NOTE: you could add some scallions to this for a bit more punch and cayenne if you like a kick, just little pinches go a long way.

Place sliced sweet potato or yam on a cookie sheet drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper, oregano, and cayenne. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Once your yam or sweet potato is done cooking and if you chose chicken, let both of them cool. In a bowl, add Arugala I used 3 handfuls then mix remaining ingredients, herbs, more salt, and pepper if you like. Give it a nice toss and turn to make sure all the herbs and flavors have mixed well. Add your lime juice and toss again. Now it’s ready to serve!

Yummy!

Short and sweet and flavorful!

Enjoy!

Love deeper, talk sweeter,

Lee

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Turkey Sausage with Pasta

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March 10, 2019

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Oh so yummy

Fabulous dinner and in 30 minutes you will have an awesome meal for you and your family.

I love simple, quick and of course fresh with homemade organic if you can ingredients. Hope you give it a try and hear lots of noise of love from your families smiles.

You will need:

Ingredients: (all my spices and herbs I get at Starwest as I love fresh vs store bought especially when it’s winter and no more garden fresh)

  • 4-6 turkey sausages (use organic if you can)
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 4 small peppers, diced
  • 1 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, diced
  • 4 fresh tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes if you have to)
  • 1 tsp. fennel seed
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp sage
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • angel hair spaghetti noodles
  • 1 cup shredded skim mozzarella cheese or fresh parmesan
  • top with kale chips and dash olive oil
Smells amazing!

Directions:

In a skillet on medium heat, cook turkey through. There should be little grease but if there is take out of the skillet and dry cooked turkey and a clean skillet of any grease. Add cooked turkey back to skillet adding scallions, peppers, and mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes. Add a little olive oil if it seems dry. Add your garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Now add remaining ingredients.  Tomatoes, fennel, oregano, basil, sage, cayenne pepper or chili powder. Keep on low heat while you cook your noodles.
 Cook your noodles in a separate pan adding a pinch of salt to the water so the noodles don’t stick. Follow package instructions.

Bake up some kale, sprinkle with lemon pepper and when done sprinkle on top of your dish.

Delishious!

I loved adding the kale to the dish. It was a last minute idea as I had to use up what we had before it spoiled. Or the ranch bunnies would get to enjoy it. I place the kale in a bowl and pour about 1/4 cup of olive oil to soak it up. Add lemon pepper about 2 tablespoons, and place in 400-degree oven for 10 minutes. Until nice and crunchy.

Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! My hubby couldn’t stop moaning! He loved it!!!

God bless you

Love deeper, talk sweeter,

Lee

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Real Ginger Ale Fresh and Healthy

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February 17, 2019

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Say bye bye soda

In Minnesota, we call soda pop…but, either way, this is a beverage full of sugar and fake colors that eat away your gut flora. Do you want a better way to enjoy the fizz and flavor? Well, here is a recipe for homemade ginger ale.

What you will need

For a nice Limeade:

2 cups of water
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger, or ginger root (I keep on hand for my teas)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup lime juice

Place water, basil, and ginger into an enamel or glass pot. Let it come to a boil. Once it comes to a boil turn off heat and let sit for 1-2 hours allowing the herbs to steep and bring on flavor. Add honey and stir while the water is still hot. Serve warm in winter months, or add ice in a pitcher and serve with ice cubes and lime slice for garnish.

Ginger Ale

First, you need to infuse your ginger making a base. Here is what you need.

4 cups of water
4 tbsp. fresh ginger grated, or ginger root
1/3-1/2 cup honey (or less taste add more if you like)

Place water and ginger into an enamel pot and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let steep for 1-2 hours. Using a metal strainer, strain herbs, and water into pour bowl. Now add your honey to your ginger infusion. I put this into a mason jar so I have my base ready to go for drinks or teas. It last only 3-4 days so use often!

To make your ginger ale, add base 1-2 tsp really up to you on taste and mix with Kombucha or carbonated water. Add ice and lime slice for garnish. 
Absolutely awesome and good for your digestion too!


If you have a juicer…

What you will need:

Fresh ginger about a fist full. Cut up and place into your juicer. You should get about 2 cups. I use a pint size mason jar and it is full when I am done juicing.

Measuring right from the jar no waste!

Take only 1 cup of the juice and equal parts of honey. So 1 cup. Remember, real honey comes in a mason jar and all mason jars have measuring right on the glass so you don’t have waste. I think that is pretty cool!

Keep my base in a pretty jar for serving guest. They can add as much as they like.

Now mix or shake your jar full of ginger juice and honey making sure it is well mixed and pour into a nice serving bottle. I like to keep on my counter and allow for guests or family to add however much they want to their own soda.  Shake the bottle before you pour into a glass and add carbonated water or Kombucha over the juice. Add ice and garnish. SO yummy!

Great dinner party drink and festive too!

Enjoy and let me know if you tried it!

Sure is refreshing!

Love deeper, talk sweeter,

Lee

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OH Boy…UTI!

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August 31, 2018

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UTI’s…I know, I know, such a private thing to talk about…but hey…if you get one…RATS it is painful and inconvenient most of the time! I hate getting UTI’s and it has been a LONG time since I had one. Oh Boy UTI WHY? Why does it come on? Well, the answer can be as good as any guess. I personally take the Plexus probiotic and that alone has helped many issues. I also drink Kombucha every day which has also been a BIG change in helping stay healthy. What I believe happened this round for me was a lack of water intake. We have had many hot and humid days and if I don’t drink enough water, bacteria can creep into the system. Also just good habits I  wasn’t good about. I have below a great website which gives more info on the why’s. Lavender Lemondade WHAT CAN I DO BEFORE CALLING THE DOCTOR Whatever the issue of WHY you got it, now it’s time to try and get rid of it without antibiotics. Let me warn you 2 things. ONE…it isn’t a quick fix like the icky antibiotics. In fact, mine took almost 2 full weeks before it was clear. I felt results within 3 days but it took that long to totally feel better.  Going the natural way takes time and takes doing the teas and oils many times throughout your day. For many folks, they really can’t deal with that. But for ones who choose to heal their body naturally, will pay off in the years to come. Check this link to see facts from Dr. Axe. Remember, antibiotics take over 3 years to get out of your body. In turn, will slow down your immune system to heal or battle other things that come up in your life. NO thanks! Two.. is this disclaimer: Oh boy UTI Now, are you ready to try some things? I love this site for an explanation of herbs used. First onsite of pain: 1. Drink at least 3 full glasses of water. Pee as often as you can. Even if it hurts. Don’t hold it… really important. 2. Put a teaspoon of baking soda in one of the glasses of water and drink it within 5 minutes. It doesn’t taste great but do it… this helps stop or ease the pain while peeing. 3. Get some non-sweetened Cranberry juice and drink throughout the day. 4. Be drinking fresh water all day as much as you can and more! 5. Take the supplement D-Mannose. Take as directed. I use the one with cranberry. Second Step: Make up a jar of tea blend, label it, and make yourself a pot of tea. Drink throughout the day. Hot or cold. Recipe for the blend: Ingredients found by clicking Starwest Botanicals (affiliate link) 1/2 cup Uva Ursi (making a tincture with this herb would be better in your tea as the taste is not great) 1/2 cup Dandelion Leaf (great for UTI’s) 1/4 cup Golden Seal 1/2 cup Marshmallow Root 1/8 cup Corn silk (yep the stuff you usually throw away…dry and save in mason jar…great herb) 1/8 cup Cinnamon Chips 6 cloves Mix and blend well in a glass bowl and put into a mason jar labeled. Make 1-2 tsp per cup. UTI I also drank at least 8 oz of Kombucha (my recipe).  This is one drink if you don’t know much about…this book is awesome! (affiliate link) Really helps keep your immune system boosted and when your fighting something like UTI your body will appreciate it! Trust me! Again…this book will answer so many questions and help you make awesome Kombucha. Cheap too! UTI Kombucha Last step: Take a detox bath. Every day if you can! UTI’s can be so uncomfortable and taking a detox bath with these ingredients will not only help you relax but help heal the bacteria. Fill tub with hot water as  hot as you can stand and add: *Dead Sea salt 1 cup * Organic Tea tree Essential oil 3-6 drops * Organic Frankincense essential oil 2-4 drops * Chamomile Essential oil 2-3 drops or real flowers to float *Rosemary herbs to float in the bath (great aroma) *apple cider vinegar with the mother at least 1 cup Swirl around and soak for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy and relax! UTI After the bath, I put Frankincense with Calendula oil all over my tummy and lower back. AHHHH! This Frankincense is less expensive. I love it and works well for me. Again if you don’t have improved results within 2-3 days, go see your doctor. UTI’s are not fun. But really try not to take an antibiotic. UTI’s are common so don’t worry. On with life now…slowly back to normal until the next ailment happens! Live naturally your body will thank you! Remember all essential oils will ship free in the US!!!!! Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee
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10 Homemade Healthy Recipes For Your Dog

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April 13, 2018

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Now that you have decided to take the big plunge and feed your dog a raw diet, you’re ready to get creative as well as make your pups happy.  Here are 10  homemade healthy recipes that will help you plan, bag up (BPA please), and freeze ready to go! I love making life simple and your pups will love the variety! I do like using BPA free bags or glass with BPA silicon lids. Either will keep your fresh ingredients safe and away from chemicals. Isn’t that why you decided to go raw in the first place? So store wisely too! LOVE the bags as they are simple, easy to clean, and save our landfill. Reusable is always a key for our household. Feeding raw diet I feed twice a day so I make up enough for the day and pack in my bag and freeze. Ready to pull out of the freezer when I am ready to use. I label the bag too so I know what he gets for the day. If there is egg or liquid broth I add it fresh when I feed. Sometimes the herbs too just depend on my time. All my dry herbs are from Starwest Botanicals, free shipping too… as my purchase is always over $75. Their herb capsules are wonderful for pets too. Oil Chart: Flaxseed, sunflower, extra virgin olive oil, coconut, and canola are all wonderful. Rule of thumb on how much, the smaller the dog start with 1/4 tsp go up to tbsp for large dogs. (if dry skin add a little more) Herb Chart: For dry Toy dogs under 10 lbs: Pinch Small dogs 20 lbs: Bigger pinch Dogs under 50 lbs: 1 Tsp Large dog under 100 lbs: 2 tsp. Giant dogs: 1 tbsp. For Fresh Double or triple the amount If your dog is fussy, make a paste by adding coconut oil to the herb and mix in food. Healthy Recipes Dogs Love 1. OH LAY DAY! Ground turkey organic is best organ of choice white rice chopped spinach 1/4 diced carrots (slightly cooked to soften) pinch (see chart) cumin 2 tsp. fresh cilantro chopped 1 egg including shell 1 slice mango 1 1/2  tsp olive oil Mix and measure to your dog’s size for the day. These measurements for veggies and fruit are for my 35 lb dog. Use your proper measurement for each meal below. 2. MOOOO Day ground organic burger and or 95% lean liver diced sweet potato (slightly boiled for 3 minutes) basil herb green beans olive oil organic yogurt Healthy Dog Recipes3. Let’s Go Fishing salmon in oil parsley egg and shell broccoli both head and stem chopped turmeric paste (adding olive oil) cucumber blueberries 4. Deer Opener Stew Venison organ of choice dandelion herbs sunflower oil Brussels sprouts strawberries 5. Chicken and Pumpkin chicken thigh organ of choice chicken  bone broth egg and shell organic pumpkin coconut oil 6. Swimming Sardines sardines in oil organ of choice flaxseed dry cauliflower strawberries Recipes Dogs Love 7. Pork and Beans ground pork organ of choice rosemary herb bean sprouts kale leaf bone broth chopped apple 8.  Yummy Orange Chicken Leg chicken leg organ of choice orange squeezed and grate peel chia seeds (first soak in water for 10 minutes) peas oregano 1/4 banana 9. Tropical Chicken Breast chicken breast organ of choice pineapple catclaw and corn silk herb tea (recipe below) mushrooms mix (see recipe) 10. Sassy Sausage organic pork sausage organ of choice zucchini bone broth flax seed spirulina powder hemp oil Mushroom Mix is an amazing boost for your dog. Helps the immune system and organ function. I make this up and put in a mason jar and leave in refrigerator or cool place. 1 1/2 cup coconut oil 2 oz organic Red Redshi powder (great for dogs suffering from allergies and skin issues. Also immune booster) 1 oz Shiitake Mushroom powder  1/2 oz turmeric 3 drops vitamin E oil Heat oil add mushrooms powders one at the time. Add the rest and mix. Turn off the burner and let cool. Put in mason jar and label. Awesome treats that are HEALTHY for your little friend! I Love this company and their concern for healthy pet care! Healthy treats I hope you find these recipes helpful and give you some ideas to begin your journey in feeding your dog raw, homemade food! Just know if you click any of the links on the blog you are helping us do what we love to do and that is help kids in need at the ranch.  Make a list of ingredients and click on the links to order. We will be eternally thankful! God bless you, Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee
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Going Raw For Your Dog & Cat=Game Changer

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April 12, 2018

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I have never so been appalled by the dog food industry and cats for that matter! The lies. Why? Money. Learning their food is filled with ingredients that cause cancer and many other illnesses made me review, research, and change to an all raw food diet.Feeding Raw diet I have owned 8 dogs in my life, known many others of course, and all of them died of cancer. ALL! That just turns my stomach! I want my pets to die naturally free of pain and live a happy, natural life! Don’t you? Can you just imagine if we had this info years ago the quality of life my pets would have had? Well, this month I decided for our family we are changing. Feeding raw diet It has been a wonderful choice and seeing my dog happier has been a Godsend! I am all about natural feeding with my horses, so why did I not get this with my dog? DAH!

Serving Size for your “Easy Raw Dog Food”:

*Special note: These are general guidelines, we are not trying to land a man on Mars. If your dog is losing a little weight eating the raw dog food and this is not desired, increase the amount you are feeding. If your dog is gaining weight on the serving size then cut back a little. In short, adjust the serving size of raw dog food depending on your dog’s age, weight, and activity level.
  • 10 lb. dog – 1/2 cup raw dog food daily+1/2 tsp DE +1/2 TBSP Olive oil or Coconut oil
  • 20 lb. dog – 1 cup raw dog food daily + 1 tsp DE + 1 Tbsp Olive oil or Coconut oil
  • 40 lb. dog – 2 cups raw dog food daily + 2 tsp DE + 2 tbs Olive oil or Coconut oil
  • 60 lb. dog – 3 cups raw dog food daily + 3 tsp DE + 3 tbsp Olive oil or Coconut oil
  • 80 lb. dog – 3 1/2–4 cups raw dog food daily +3 1/2 tsp DE + 3 1/2 tbs Olive oil or Coconut oil
***Special Note: If you add the supplements to the whole batch when making the dog food recipe it is not necessary to add them with each serving. Use whichever method you find easier. Supplements like a probiotic which is awesome to add to your diet as well! DE=Diatomaceous Earth Now…you want to know how to do this? Well, let’s get to the menu part. I have spent a ton of time reviewing the best for my pet, so I want to pass it along to whoever wants to change for their best friend. Raw diet Cats…well…I don’t have one yet. So when that happens I will make up a menu for them. Until then, research on your own. You will love it! Promise! Here is a link to menu ideas! Leave a comment of your results! Here is new BPA diffuser that I run in our home for our pets. Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee Love this chart I got off of Pinterest. If you’re nervous about this, I get it! I was too! You can always add a wonderful raw diet already pre-packaged to get you started or to have on hand when you don’t have time to put together your meals. They also provide automatic monthly shipping so another thing you don’t have to think about! Here is a brand I recommend. Check them out! TRUDOG Raw Meals for dogs If you’re ready to get started…begin here! God bless you and know you’re doing a great thing for your pet! Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee
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No Guilt Game Day Appetizer-Sweet Potato Tater Tots With Sauces!

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December 29, 2017

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Well, yep around here folks are getting excited not only because of the Vikings doing so well, but the super bowl is right here in our home state of Minnesota! So game day appetizers for the big gatherings will be on the fans mind. These no guilt Tater Tots are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Dan and I don’t watch football much just because we enjoy being outside on Sunday afternoons working around the ranch or going for a trail ride. But when the big game comes, we usually will gather some friends and settle in to watch the game. Since it’s here in Minnesota it should also bring some excitement as well. These cute little delights will make you feel good when serving them not only because they are delightful in taste, but that they are chock full of good for you ingredients. I think you will love them too! Enjoy and Happy Game Day! Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 clove of garlic, minced 1 drop sage essential oil ¼ tsp ground smoked paprika ¼ of Himalayan salt 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water 2 tbsp of coconut flour Directions:
  1. Preheat oven 400 degrees
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and place your diced sweet potatoes in boiling water. Cook until a folk can piece through but not squishy.
  3. Place the cooked sweet potatoes and rest of ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  4. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and form your tater tot. and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes both sides making sure they are crispy. Love them up with a sauce! (Below)
Dan’s kickin’ Sriracha Dip: ¼ cup of sour cream ¼ cup of light mayo 1-2 tsp of Sriracha sauce Mix….YUMMMY! Sweet Tooth Dip (Lee’s idea) ¼ cup of sour cream ¼ cup of mayo 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tsp paprika Mix and become delighted! Honey Mustard 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp coconut milk 1 tsp coconut flour Dash of sea salt to taste Mix Comment below if you tried these and how your loved ones liked them! God’s blessings enjoy the game! Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee
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All Natural Goodness Doggy Treats

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November 16, 2017

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I just love making my own natural dog treats! And guess what? So does our dog! They are not only good for him, but I get to add my own touches with ingredients he loves! You can too! These recipes are easy to add other ingredients like cheese is a one I hear many have done. I would love to hear what you created so please comment below. I am sure other dog lovers would enjoy reading what you came up with! Have fun and teach some new tricks…they will learn QUICK with these treats! Directions for all the treats are below and the doggy paws and bones from Amazon just are TOO cute! Makes a great gift too! DOGGY TREATS Peanut Butter Paws: 2 Cup of Organic Oats ½ Cup of flour ¼ Cup Flax Seed 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup of Natural Peanut Butter t tbsp honey 1 Egg 1 Cup of water Smokey Bones: 1 cup of Wheat flour (Use regular flour if your pup is sensitive to wheat) 1 Cup of Organic Oats ½ Cup regular flour (or more wheat) ½ tsp of sea salt (optional) ¼ tsp Liquid Smoke 1 egg ½ Cup hot water may need to add more to bind Healthy Pumpkin Treats: ½ cup canned pumpkin 4 tbsp molasses ( I use honey) 4 tbsp coconut oil 2 Cups flour (use oats if your pup is sensitive) ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon Directions for all recipes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  1. Mix wet ingredients together in a bowl
  2. Add the dry ingredients and mix well until combined
  3. Scoop out small spoonfuls and form into balls or put into cute doggy cookie makers
If you place on cookie sheets make sure to grease well.
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes
  2. After they cool, I place my treats in a gallon size mason jar. Make SURE they are cool, if they are too moist they will mold quickly. I keep some in the freezer and take out enough for just a few days allowing them to thaw.  The treats last months when frozen.
** Be aware of any allergies your pet has. You will want to avoid any ingredients there has been a reaction in the past. Have fun! Love deeper, talk sweeter, Lee
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Amazing Fresh Orange Chicken Using Essential Oils and Herbs

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November 14, 2017

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Amazing Fresh Orange Chicken Using Essential Oils and Herbs Makes for Any Great Meal and Wonderful to Impress Guests

Dan and I made this fabulous chicken dinner last night! It was so easy! It just fell apart and amazingly moist. Just plan and simple to prepare yet bursting with flavors.

We love taking the time to cook together and I learn so much when I cook with Dan. He doesn’t even use measuring tools which makes me crazy, but he is good at this cookin’ thing.

When we decided to do this recipe we were in the mood for orange. I don’t know what the deal was, but we just wanted to have something with this flavor, so Dan created this dish.

Using essential oils in cooking is just an added bonus to your cooking but you MUST not use much. It is just really overpowering if you do.

The Organic orange oil we used in this recipe we get at a local vinegar and oil place but if you don’t have that you can use olive oil and put a DROP of the NEW Organic orange essential oil into the dish.

I am a substitute queen so I know what it’s like to go to cook a recipe and you don’t have all the ingredients. Make up some of your own ideas and favorite flavors and post them in the comments. I love that!

I hope you will find this dish just as enjoyable as we did! We can’t wait to share it at an upcoming dinner party. So fun to explore using essential oils and herbs in cooking!

Ingredients:

  • 4 Chicken Breast or Thighs (if you like dark meat like me)
  • 2 TBSP. of Orange Oil or orange essential oil only use a drop
  • Dash of Sea Salt
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 onion, quartered
  • 1 Juice of Orange squeezed
  • 1 drop of Rosemary essential oil

Pour enough water until just before covering your chicken choice

Place all ingredients in your cast iron pan, cover and simmer for 2 hours.

While your chicken is cooking you can prepare your sauce for about ½ hour before it is done.

Ingredients for Sauce:

4 TBSP of butter

2 TBSP of powdered mustard

4 TBSP of Organic Honey

3-4 TBSP of apricot jam (I added more just for more tang taste)

4 TBSP of Grand Marnier

Fresh Rosemary sprig for garnish

Directions for Sauce:

Melt the butter, mustard, honey, and jam until bubbly. Take off heat and add your Grand Marnier. With your wire whip mix it in. You can now keep it warm on the burner.

Finish The Dish And Serve

BURSTING with flavor!

Check your chicken with a meat thermometer for doneness. Remove the chicken from your pan and drain the fat. Place chicken back into the pan and add 1/2 of the sauce.

Let simmer for 10-15 minutes and during this time prepare your rice or veggie.

To plate the dish, put some sauce on the plate, rice in a ball, now add your chicken. Finish by pouring the remaining sauce over the chicken.

Your mouth should be bursting with flavors!

If you are not comfortable using the liquor in this recipe I totally understand. We are the same way, but truly the recipe tastes so much better with the added orange flavor and boost. The liquor is burned off in the cooking process if that helps.

Oh, we loved this meal! Served with brown rice is our favorite. We hope you enjoyed it too. Please comment below if you tried it!

Love deeper, talk sweeter,

Lee

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Dreamy Creamy Pumpkin Tea

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September 7, 2017

- Food, Healthy Eating, Jarrin, Ranch Life

This dreamy recipe is so easy and you can even make it easier by already buying the blend all ready to go! I personally choose to purchase each ingredient from my favorite place, Bulk Herb Store but you can purchase the ready to go 1/2 pound mixture. I tell you, you won’t go buy any other Chai type recipe. SO wonderful! So…here ya go and ENJOY! Really any time of year not just fall! 1 Cup.     Organic Red Rooibos Tea (buy here) 1/2 Cup  Organic Cinnamon Chips (buy here) 1/2 Cup.  Organic Whole Cloves (buy here) 1/3 Cup. Organic Orange Peel (buy here) 1/4 Cup. Organic Ginger Root (buy here) Mix each ingredient in a steel bowl. I put the mixture in a mason jar and keep in a cool dark place like your pantry. Label as well. Once you have your blend made and you are ready to brew, place 1-3 tsp of the blend in your strainer, pour boiling water over your blend and steep for at least 10 minutes. Cover your tea while it steeps. This holds the flavors. Add your honey or sweetener and the topper…add your almond milk. I tell you this is what makes this SO yummy! I also add a little nutmeg to add a little touch. In the picture is a Calendula flower to make a special touch! All eatable too! Special note: If you like one ingredient more feel free to experiment with this and add or take out what is too strong for your taste. I LOVE the orange peel and add more. Fresh whole nutmeg is wonderful to grate on the top. I hope you enjoy your dreamy fall delight! God bless you and keep warm! Love deeper, talk sweeter and enjoy your day, Lee
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