Oh the almondy goodness. There is nothing better than the combination of fruit and almonds. I first learned about this recipe from a friend who made an awesome pie. For this one I made a gluten free version since my aunt was going to be at dinner. This dessert is great paired with vanilla ice…
Blueberry Kitchen Science
Have you every wondered why your blueberry smoothies sometimes turn to jello when you let it sit?? That’s because ripe blueberries contain natural pectin, a substance found in fruits that help make the wonderful texture of jams and jellies. Pectin is a carbohydrate found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. When pectin is…
Kombucha Sourdough
You know I love my Kombucha…. and so does Mocha. Here is something else you can make with your Kombucha. Try this the next time you are cleaning the sludge from the bottom of your Kombucha bottle. All of that cloudy liquid is perfect for bread making as it is the yeasty build up in…
Boozy Jam – Jams With Some Kick
Did I tell people that I like jam?? Jam comes in lots of different flavours and I wanted something special for a craft fair I was donating to. I wanted it unique so why not add some alcohol! Apple with rum and pear with brandy. Some of my favourite combinations in desserts. For my first…
Dehydrated Scoby….. Doggie Snacks
I started making Kombucha about a year ago. Since then, I have given away about 4 mothers and have grown many more. I started making a Scoby Hotel for all the extra mothers. I found that my Kombucha was getting too strong and sour. This was a result of having too many scobies in the…
Homemade Sweet Georgia Browns! Now That’s Sweet
You have to love going to a candy shop and scouring the shelves for these delicious toffee, chocolate and pecan treats knowing all to well that they cost a fortune. These will satisfy your cravings without putting a dent in you piggybank. The one thing I do recommend is investing in a good candy thermometer!!…
3 Day Detox with Dr Oz
Dr.Oz’s 3 Day Detox cleanse. I have been struggling with eczema for years and have trying many things to see if it will help. Right now I have been trying Omega 3-6-9 supplements and increasing my multivitamin intake. I thought it was time for a good cleanse. It is not like I eat unhealthy. I…
Chicken Soup for the Stomach
Being creative in the kitchen sometimes involves using those leftovers in the fridge. Yes! If you have leftovers you have to eat it later because you did not eat it then. Like my dad always says “eat it now or eat it later”. After looking at all the leftovers in the fridge and freezer, I…
Bonus Post: It’s our one year anniversary… Happy 2014!
Happy 2014! I can’t believe it has been one year since we have started this blog. We plan on having more surprises this year. You can now follow us on our facebook page Eat it now or eat it later. Celebrations have not stopped since Christmas and leftovers are spilling out of our fridge. You…
Creamy Mints: Red vs Green!
Christmas time always reminds me of baking. I rarely buy any gifts. Most come from my kitchen. This recipe is easy and produces a lot of mints. Just make sure that you plan ahead as these mints take time to dry. Kristin and I challenged each other with these mints. I made red and she…
EAT it NOW or EAT it LATER 