I had such an overall positive experience with my Arden’s Garden cleanse/detox that I’ve decided to try to do a weekly, one-day juice fast. I’ve been making green smoothies (in a blender) and green juices (in a juicer), and so I’ve got enough variety in recipes to have some good and healthful drinks for an entire day.
I’m doing this for several reasons – health, detoxifying the system, the challenge of not eating whole foods, and the commitment to raw foods that I use when coming out of a cleanse/fast. It’s a reset and a preset, all in one!
Here’s what’s on the menu for today (and you can find additional recipes here): Continue reading
It’s been about a week and a half since I completed my first juice cleanse, and I’m happy to report that I’m still very much on track. I went out frequently while my parents were visiting last weekend, but I made every effort to order better options and to have snacks between meals to prevent over-eating.
Growing up, my mom made this soup for us often, and it was always delicious and filling. Trying this recipe for the first time the other night, I realized it’s also pretty easy. The bf loved it, and we had enough for leftovers for another dinner and for lunch. This soup is great on its own, but could also be served as a side dish to a meat entree like roasted chicken or steak. Yum! 
Peanut butter pie has always been a favorite – we had it often when I was growing up. Creamy, smooth, and peanut-buttery goodness surrounded by a light and flaky crust – what’s not to love? In this particular case, the bf and I wanted to have something sweet for Oscar Night 2013 and this no-bake dessert fit the bill perfectly. 
This is the ONLY pie crust recipe you will ever need. Period. I’ve used it for fruit pies, cream pies, tarts and quiches – it works perfectly with sweet, creamy, or savory flavors. Best of all – it’s easy to make and you can do it with ingredients you already have in your pantry. 