So thankful for another opportunity to demonstrate healthy cooking with the Wiregrass viewers!  Oscar and Devon make the experience extra special and welcoming; extending an invitation for the man clan guys to make occasional appearances with me on the set.  


     This week was my chance to share some sweet and healthy valentines options!  Jackson got to go with me to share with the viewers his sports themed "guy" valentines (and give me a hand in the kitchen).  A free printable for his valentines can be found on the family blog.

WTVY Valentine Menu

 

Strawberry Crepes

Fruit and Chocolate Fondue

Almond Joys/ Mounds

&

Reese's Cups

served with Chai Spiced Tea

I love recipes that can be deconstructed and can be mulitpurposed.

The chocolate in the candy recipe is also what we used for the fondue as well as the syrup drizzled over the strawberry crepes. It is a lovely clean chocolate recipe comprised of equal portions (1/4 cup) of only four ingredients: coconut oil, butter, honey and cocoa powder.  Absolutely satisfying and delicious....without the guilt.  

The fruit used was honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple and strawberries.  Just for fun and in keeping with the Valentine's Day theme, the melon was cut with heart shaped cutters.  All the fruit was skewered and placed in a vase to make fruit bouquets.  Jackson and Oscar enjoyed the fruit!  This momma is happy to see fruits and veggies enjoyed.. 

The original crepe recipe came from the Garland House cookbook.  My quest for making my recipes guilt-free led me to making our crepes with 100% oat flour.  

My demonstration crepes were filled with cheesecake and strawberries and garnished with chocolate syrup...sorry to say I did not get a picture of the crepes....they were very pretty!  

For the record, crepes get a bad rap as being chic food....crepes can be filled with anything of your choosing....sausage and egg, simple jam, or pure maple syrup.  Crepes can be savory or sweet....a crepe is what you make of it!!!  

Enjoy, folks and Happy Valentine's Day.  Remember to hug those special loved ones in your life and every now and then cook something yummy for them!

In the Kitchen: Homemade Granola

In the Kitchen: Homemade Granola

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New You,,,,New Beverages,,,,New Breakfasts,,,Happy 2013

New you requires new healthy habits in 2013!

 My challenge to you is for you to become aware of how you are fueling your body.  Are you getting your desired results?  

Get creative with your drink options....think outside the can or bottle!  Pull out your blender and make some healthy refreshing treats. 

Plan ahead and start your day with a 

delightfully healthy breakfast!

This morning had the privilege to cook on WTVY Saturday morning news with Oscar Fann and Devon Sellers.

Presented

Strawberry Lemon/Lime Refresher 

and

Homemade Granola

served with coconut milk or almond milk

and/or 

Home Flavored Vanilla Yogurt

When wanting to have healthy breakfast options available to your family, have fruit prepped and ready to eat.  Also it is a great idea to bake ahead some muffins like my 

Blueberry Muffins and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal.

Always grateful for the opportunity to share my cooking with others!  Thanks again to Devon and Oscar for enjoying my cooking! 

Strawberry Lemon/Limeaid Refresher

 1 1/2 TBS of Stevita Stevia
juice comination of 5 lemons and limes
2/3 blender canister of ice
1 handfull of frozen sliced strawberries
pour in water to cover ice

Place the lid on your blender.
Blend on high speed until delightfully blended.

Pour up and enjoy!  Simple, clean, healthy....delightful!!!!

Cookie Dough Bites...just another energy bite.

Cookie Dough Bites

2/3 cup almonds

2/3 cup walnuts

2/3 cup raw oats

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp sea salt

1/4 cup honey or agave

2 tsp vanilla

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor until the nuts are ground finely and the mixture comes together like a dough.  Stir or pulse in the chocolate chips

Form into balls.  May store in freezer for a quick lunch treat.

December 1, 2012 Saturday 8 am news WTVY cooking segment

Once again featuring edible gifting....more healthy treats from the kitchen.

Peanut Butter and Honey Carmalized Popcorn

Cranberry Almond Granola Bars

If we can fit in 3 recipes....we will try to also include energy bites and cookie dough bites....if not you can find those recipes on the blog as well.

For free printable gift tags, check out Leah's post regarding edible gifting.  She has graciously shared her labors with us!  

Energy Bites

1/2 cup nut butter of choice (we prefer Smuckers Naturals)
1/3 cup honey
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
1 1/2 cup of nuts of choice (sesame, poppy, pecan, walnut, coconut)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt

Combine in a food processor until well ground and it becomes smooth and thick.  Form into balls.  Enjoy.  We keep them in the freezer to place in the school lunches.  These gift well too.  Several in a wide mouth mason jar present well with a gift tag and some twine.