Chocolate Cherry “Green” Smoothie

Posted on February 18, 2019 by foodandword • Leave a comment

Today’s smoothie is cherry-chocolatey-oh-so-good! The rich color of the cherries combined with the deep color from the cocoa powder disguises any greens that are added. Tip: for a really quick smoothie preparation place all prepped smoothie ingredients (minus liquid and avocado) in a freezer safe container. Take out of the freezer a few minutes before … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Mocha “Green” Smoothie

Posted on February 4, 2019 by foodandword • Leave a comment

Today’s simple recipe is a green smoothie that’s, well, not quite so green (which may be nice for those who are new to green smoothies or have an aversion to drinking something green). This healthy, delicious, and filling smoothie is great because it’s not only packed with protein from the peanut butter, but contributes to … Continue reading →

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Tart Cherry Pie Jam

Posted on June 10, 2014 by foodandword • 2 Comments

I am not sure why I was amazed to see two of my children come inside from the backyard the other day with a bowl full of ripe cherries. I know there are cherry trees back there, and I realize that it is summer…the two kind of go hand-in-hand! I guess in my head, it … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Orange Jam {seedless}

Posted on June 2, 2014 by foodandword • 2 Comments

Last summer we were fortunate enough to acquire some beautifully plump and ripe blackberries from an aunt that has amazing blackberry bushes. I had very good intentions at the time of taking them home and making a lovely jam right away. Unfortunately life, and other gardening and canning duties, took priority over the blackberries. They … Continue reading →

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Mixed Fruit Kefir Smoothie

Posted on May 22, 2014 by foodandword • 3 Comments

A few weeks ago I posted about Kefir and what exactly it is all about. If you are interested in catching up on what exactly it is, I would encourage you to head back and check out that post. Today, though, I thought I would share with you a practical way to use up this … Continue reading →