chocolate-hazelnut truffles & pecan-cardamom date balls

These make a wonderfully healthy addition to a festive celebration. You can wrap them up in some recycled paper, or a ribbon with a bit of nature tucked in somewhere for a well-wisher or loved one. They are always appreciated. Some other ideas are these homemade raw halvah, zesty mango bliss balls, chocolate-covered caramels, salted tahini caramel balls, […]

amaranth almond date bars with carob (vegan)

The sun is shining!  I got to open the door to welcome breezes and beautiful silent visitors. These are lovely, chewy, decadent bars for a special treat everyone loves after a busy day. Goji berries are earthy, slightly astringent and mildly sweet.  Known to be abundant in antioxidants, trace minerals, essential amino acids, Vitamin C, […]

Anna’s green smoothie

This recipe originated from Anna.   When we lived in Israel, I would receive a call most mornings to say that my smoothie was ready and waiting for me. The green smoothie was a distant memory until I found the recipe tucked away, giving it life again.  I believe it came from Donna, who, on […]