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- Still Sugar-Free, But Moving On....25 August 2010, 8:30 pm
Dear Readers,I apologize for my absence lately. It has been a difficult decision, but I have decided to freeze my blog in order to pursue some other interests. I am still passionate about living a sugar-free life, and had no idea that a New Year's Resolution would last this long.As an overview, especially if you are new to the site, I quit sugar in order to see if it could be done and what it would be like. I was seriously addicted to sugar before I quit cold turkey.I determined that sugar does... - Dried Cranberries: Recipes and More8 June 2010, 4:04 pm
I love dried cranberries. I mean, I really LOVE dried cranberries. When I first gave up sugar in January 2008, it broke my heart that most brands of dried cranberries were covered in white sugar. I was ecstatic when I recently had the opportunity to review a package of dried cranberries, compliments of Eden Organic. Not only did they send cranberries, but I was "accidentally" sent dried cherries, too, as well as recipes, nutritional info, and their 2010/2011 catalog. I dove into each: cranberri... - Which Snack Bar is Best?27 May 2010, 7:11 pm
Need some help determining the best snack bar for you? I think Lara Bars are by far the best choice, because of the organic, natural, few ingredients. In a pinch, a Lara bar quells my hunger, and I feel good about what I'm eating. Loved Fooducate's breakdown of the Lara bar versus a Kellogg's bar.I also just found Enlightened Cooking, a cooking blog that has an entire article dedicated to making your own Larabars. Check it out!I've been so busy with life and projects that I have not been able to... - If You Love Mango, You Can Quit Sugar16 May 2010, 9:43 pm
A regular-sized mango has about 25 grams of sugar. That is why I love them.My favorite fruit changes all the time. Usually it's whatever I happen to be eating at the moment. I love the fact that since I gave up sugar, a piece of fruit can satisfy my sweet tooth. This is particularly true with mangoes.Trader Joes has a variety in stock right now called the Champagne Mango. It is smallish and the best type of mango I've ever tasted. I'm writing about mangoes for two reasons. One is because if you ... - Super Easy & Terrific Oatmeal Raisin Cookies1 May 2010, 12:34 am
My mouth is saturated with the aftertaste of cinnamon, honey and molasses. I am still savoring little bits of sticky cranberries and raisins in my molars. The cookie I just baked is amazing. It is so simple and perfect. Thanks to Jamison Studio for this delicious oatmeal cookie recipe.Rule #58 in Michael Pollan's book, Food Rules says, "Do all your eating at a table." I am breaking that rule right now as I type this post with a plate of hot cookies to my left. I pray I have the willpower to stop... - A Naturally Sweetened Biscuit for Humans and Dogs28 April 2010, 5:39 pm
Like I've mentioned before, I love perusing the strange gourmet food section at TJ Max and Marshall's. Sometimes I'll bring home dinner: colorful noodles, exotic mushroom marinara (doesn't checking for sugar go without saying at this point?), olives, pickled asparagus, tea, nut mix, bruschetta, olive oil, etc. Sometimes my purchase will include breakfast, as well: German whole rye bread, maple syrup, raw honey, etc. If you have not checked out this hidden gem, give it a try. It's fun to have bla... - The Balcony Container Garden in its Infancy24 April 2010, 2:21 pm
I just moved my container garden outside to the balcony. I transferred several cherry tomato, heirloom tomato, arugula and butter crunch lettuce starts to bigger containers. The basil seems to be growing--but rather slowly, actually. The fragile starts grow a little bit each day, and hopefully they keep growing and thrive.I swallowed my pride and bought a few little herb plants: sage, thyme and basil. I've already dried the thyme and sprinkled it on salads. It is so amazingly delicious. I can no... - Haikus and Strawberry Snacks21 April 2010, 7:08 pm
Strawberries and nutsCoconut and chocolateA sweet snack for meRain and chilly daysHot ginger tea with honeySoothes my sweet tooth needsStrawberry Snack (Great for kids!)Slice lots of strawberriesLay flat and take turns decorating with one of the following nuts:CashewsSliced almondsMacadamia nutsPistachiosPeanutsThen add one or more of the following:Coconut flakesRaisinsGrain-sweetened chocolate chipsBlueberriesSliced bananasSliced pineappleGet creative and snack responsibly!... - Breaking News: Agave Allegedly Worse Than HFCS16 April 2010, 3:08 pm
Dr. Mercola states, "Many people interested in staying healthy have switched to agave as a safer "natural" sweetener. They want to avoid well documented dangerous sweeteners like HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) but are unaware that most agave is actually WORSE than HFCS."Rather than copy and paste entire sections here, read the article on Huffington Post yourself. It's long but worth the read, and current. Published yesterday, 4-15-10.Dr. Mercola must have read my previous post about agave...... - "How did I turn off the part of me that knew better?"16 April 2010, 1:54 pm
Interview with Special Guest: MichelleSelf-proclaimed Soda AddictThe other day at a local coffee shop, I had the privilege to interview this bright, witty, fun woman. Like many of you reading this blog, she has an interesting history with sugar.Michelle was 19 years old when she first began getting the headaches. They got so bad she threw up. Repeated doctor visits, scans and tests showed nothing other than a possible sinus infection. She was given prescription drugs and steroids and took them.....
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