I don’t know about you but I really struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables at this time of year. At least in raw form. When the weather cools my body wants warm, heartier foods; raw fruits and vegetables are too cold. In Chinese medicine and acupuncture practice they would guide that in the cold…
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Homemade DIY Gifts: 21 Natural Bath and Beauty Recipes
I’m getting a jump start on fun DIY natural bath and beauty products this year and know that savvy gifters have been on the prowl for the same thing for about a month now! I often fall behind getting ready for the holidays, forgetting some needed gifts until the last minute. The great news is…
24 Days of Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes {2014}
Our focus in the Boulder Locavore kitchen has shifted to December and the magic of the holidays. Cookie baking has always been a Christmas tradition for our family. After all poor Santa must burn many calories on his speedy trip around the world. Never let it be said we did not contribute to his nocturnal…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Squares {no bake}
I’m already feeling the holiday spirit! We have many treats, recipes, fun DIY gift ideas and some great giveaways coming your way in the next few weeks. Buckle your seatbelt; I’m having far more ideas than there is time so I’ll be sharing a lot with you! We started our holiday cookie making early. For…
Mint M&M Forgotten Cookies
Are you ready for Holiday Cookies? Somehow the day following Thanksgiving is somewhat of a comatose one, or at least a day where people actually relax a bit between preparing for the turkey feast and launching into the cheer of December. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been stretched to almost five days with many…
Chocolate Lavender Fudge with Salted Caramel Top
Did you ever notice fudge really doesn’t make an appearance outside of the holidays? Think about it. It rolls out around December, makes an appearance at Valentine’s Day and with novel, pastel updates for Easter but then it goes dormant. Am I right? I’m not a huge fudge eater but I do love a good…
Turkey Cranberry-Chipotle Quesadillas
I always feel the Thanksgiving holiday week has started as soon as the Friday evening prior arrives! We are staying put this year and are so looking forward to spending time as a family; going to some movies and exhibits we normally don’t have time to do, catching up on some fun projects and doing…