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The Cleanse Chronicles: Quinoa Salad Recipe

by Jenn Chic

Quinoa salad recipe

(photo by Jenn Chic)

Congratulations to Devon Clark, who came up with the winning name for last week’s snack recipe: “Pomme Pom.” Thanks to everyone for entering.

It’s springtime and once again I’m doing the Wild Rose Cleanse. I am eating plenty of almonds, fish, vegetables, millet, buckwheat and brown rice. I’m not eating wheat, sugar of any kind, processed or fermented foods, mushrooms, tropical or dried fruits, or dairy (except for butter – phew). It’s a great opportunity to reset cravings and rebalance the system.

The Cleanse Chronicles are my cleanse-friendly recipes. You can only really gauge your abilities in the kitchen when you have a few restrictions. Onward!

 

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Green Cleaning: Bathroom Edition

How to clean your bathroom the eco-friendly way by Katrina Roberto

Lemons

(photo by By André Karwath, via Wikimedia Commons)

When it comes to making your loo shine naturally, lemon juice, baking soda and white vinegar are your best pals.

The ingredients may be from your kitchen but they can still make a dirty toilet sparkle. There is a common misconception that homemade concoctions are not as powerful as their commercial counterpart but this is not the case, they are just as strong without the toxic effects!

Below you will find a step by step green cleaning tips for your bathroom:

 

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Better From Scratch: Supermarket Foods You Can Make Yourself

Part 2 of Foods You Should Never Buy at the Supermarket by Genevieve Blanchet

Homemade vs store-bought muffins

(photo by Genevieve Blanchet)

With a little determination, anything you can buy at the grocery store can be made in your kitchen. The result is a tastier, more satisfying and nourishing product minus the preservatives, additives, and high level of salt and sugar. In a few simple steps, you can make your own ketchup, muffins and popsicles for a fraction of the cost you would encounter at a grocery store.

If you have children, the following recipes are sure to please them.  Cooking with children is a great way to teach them valuable lessons and introducing healthy and sustainable foods.

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A Mouthwatering Minestrone Soup Recipe

by Katrina Roberto

Minestrone Soup Recipe

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Being half Italian, I grew up on veggie minestrone or as Nonna would say ve-jay-ta-lay.  I could eat this meal every single day and never get bored of it!  Making minestrone is not an exact science. First time I asked grandma for her original recipe there was a lot of, “Oh, I don’t know, a little bit of this, a little bit of that.” This seemed fair considering the word’s Latin origins translate to “that which is served”, so essentially a soup with whatever ingredients are available. This still stands true today as I will vary my minestrone depending on what veggies are in season, but typically stick to the recipe below. Minus pasta and parmesan, this is mainly my grandmother’s recipe. In the land of gluten cuisine, omitting the pasta allows for a GF friendly meal.

 

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Four Affordable, Natural Baby Care Products You Can Make at Home

by Terri Coles

make your own natural baby bath products

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With all the products out there for babies, it’s hard to know what you’ll actually need and what will just take up space, especially for those early weeks when your child’s life will largely consist of eating, sleeping, and pooping. In truth, there are only a few essentials for the first couple of months, and as a bonus you can save money by making many of them yourself at home. This lets you use ingredients you may already have around the house, and means you haven’t laid out a ton of cash if you find that something doesn’t work and you need to try another option.

 

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Sprouting Made Easy

A story of a determined sprouter with a happy ending and a contest by Jenn Chic

Make your own sprouts

 (Photo by Jenn Chic)

I was determined to be successful at sprouting. To have those nutrient-rich, anti-oxidant, age-defying little wonder plants growing in my kitchen seemed a no-brainer. Bring on the fatty acids. Bring on the B-vitamins.

 

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