Apple-lemon-berry punch

Serves: 5

1/8 (64 oz.) Apple juice, chilled
1/8 (64 oz.) Lemonade, chilled
1/8 (64 oz.) Strawberry juice, chilled
1/8 (2 litter) seltzer water

Directions:

1. In a medium sized punch bowl, combine together apple, lemonade, strawberry and seltzer water.

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Chocolate-Coconut Oatmeal

This Breakfast of Champions will pack a powerful punch. The benefits of Chocolate. Which helps lower your blood pressure, and your "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. As the Benefit of Coconut helps, boost brain functioning and lower "bad" LDL cholesterol as well. Therefore, No wonder why Chocolate and Coconut work so well together.

Serves: 4- 6

1 Tbsp. Margarine
1 c. steel cut oats
1 c. Milk* (Dairy-free)
1 c. Shredded coconut
1 c. Cocoa powder
3 Tbsp. Pure cane sugar
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine steel-cut oats and Milk, and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Add and stir in the Coconut and cocoa powder. Remove the saucepan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Chocolate Fruit Salad Pizza

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/12618/fruit-pizza-ii/

No! this is not made by, your fast food Pizza place. This Pizza is made with a cookie dough crust, cream cheese filling and fruit topping. Why it's even perfect for a cool after dinner dessert.

Serves: 5

5/8 (18oz.) pkg. Chocolate Chip cookie dough
5/8 (8oz.) pkg. Cream cheese, softened
5/8 (8oz.) container Whipped cream
1 1/4 c. Strawberries, Cleaned, hulled and sliced
1 1/4 c. Banana's, sliced* (Read Note)
1 1/4 c. Kiwi, sliced
1 1/4 c. Cherries, Pitted
1 1/4 c. Mandarin oranges
1 1/4 c. Raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Slice cookie dough and arrange onto a greased pizza pan, overlapping edges. you want to press dough flat into pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, then you want to fold in the whipped cream. Spread over the crust. Place into the refrigerator until chilled.

3. Once pizza crust is chilled, start arranging the fruit in a circular fashion working outwardly toward the middle.

*Note:

Dip Bananas into a bowl with 1 Tbsp. 3/4 tsp. lemon juice. The acid within the lemon juice stops the banana's, from turning brown.

Strawberry Chips

If you love Banana chips, you are sure going to love the taste of this recipe.

Serves: about 1 cup

5-6 strawberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200. Lining two baking sheets with parchment paper. Wash,dry and remove stem from strawberries. Using a Mandolin (if using a Mandolin, use the bigger side),or knife to slice the strawberries between 1/8-in and 1/4-in thickness. Spread out onto prepared baking sheet and bake for about 90 mins.

2. Removing pan from the oven, then carefully removing strawberries from the paper, and turn them over onto the baking sheet directly. Returning the pan back to the oven, and bake for 15 mins until the other side is dehydrated. Remove pan from the oven and allow them to cool.

Living Better Tip:

You can perk up your breakfast.By, adding theses strawberries to your.

1. Oatmeal

2. Yogurt

3. Granola

4. Pancakes

5. Waffles

6. Cereal

You can even perk up your snack time. by, adding theses strawberries to your.

1. Making cookies

2. Ice cream

3. Hand pies (Home Made Pop Tarts)

Coffee Talk......Special Episode 8

Despite the difficulty Coffee Talk maybe having, I am glad that you all enjoy receiving good information because you can then use this information, for yourself and others.This information you have received. you can also pass it down, to the ones you truly care about. Living Better Cafe Present.... Coffee Talk, will be bring you yet another You tube video. As this Special Edition of Coffee Talk, will be touching on the base of Coconut Oil. I know crazy right? but, did you know cooking with Coconut Oil, is more healthier for you than any other cooking oil.

Therefore, Living Better Cafe Presents..... Coffee Talk will be bring the Benefit's of Coconut Oil from "Super Food Evolution's".

Do Enjoy, and remember Know your food before taking the first bite.

Chili- Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 8- 10

5 lbs. Idaho potatoes, cut in 2- 3 inch pieces
4 Tbsp. Chili powder
2 tsp. Freshly minced Rosemary leaves
1/2 c. Milk
2 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt

Directions:

1. Place cut potatoes into a large pot, and cover just about 1-inch with cold water. Placing pot over medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes come out fork tender.

2. Removing the pot from heat, then strain and set aside. In a smaller pot add in milk, rosemary and chili. allow to come to a simmer, just enough to let the flavors to come together.

3. Remove from the heat, add in the potatoes and mash with a potato masher.

Living Better Tip:

What another awesome way, to enjoy these mash potatoes. Simply by making them into homemade French fries, as there is no better way to enough french fries. Especially, when it comes to making them your self. Directions on how to make these into french fries will be listed below.

Chili-Rosemary French Fries

Directions:

1. Spread potato mixture onto, an ungreased baking sheet. Smoothing out the top with spatula. place into the freezer for one hour, or until frozen.

2. Remove from the freezer, cut the mixture into sticks forms. Returning back to the freezer, until oil is well heated.

3. In a dutch oven pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.

4. Remove the potato mixture from the freezer, and carefully place potatoes into the oil. (Be careful to try not to over crowd the pan, as they cook). Cook until the potatoes turn golden brown. Transfer pan onto a plate lined with paper towel, or brown paper bag. To catch the excess grease.

Moody Girl Ice Cream Float

Summer is just around the corner, and there is nothing that will quench your thirst. Like, this Adult infused Ice cream Float. You can even go as far as making a mock Ice cream float, for the little ones to.

Serves:2

2 Tbsp. Kahlua
4 scoops Coffee ice cream
2 cans Root beer
2 Tbsp. Peanut butter chips
2 Tbsp. Crushed Peanut's-(Optional)* if allergic to tree nuts opt them out
Whipped Cream-(garnished)


Directions:

1. In two cups large cups, add Kahlua and root beer into each cup.

2.Gently add in 2 scoops each, of Ice Cream into each cup.

3. pour more root beer over the top, and finish it off with whipped cream, Peanut butter chips and crushed peanuts.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Fourth edition of money-saving tips for this May edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday.

This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Rosemary-Garlic Cornmeal mush

Living Better Cafe give this recipe the "GOLDEN STAR", as you can taste both the rosemary and garlic.Which both has great benefits, for your health.

Serves: 2

1/2 c. Cornmeal
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/8 tsp. course Himalayan salt
1 1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. Milk
1 tsp. Fresh rosemary

Directions:

1. Mix together cornmeal, Milk and salt. with Rosemary and garlic into a medium saucepan. cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, just until the mixture becomes thick. Allowing to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Hot out of the oven.....Benefits of Tofu

Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tofu

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this Fourth May edition.

In today article of Hot out of the oven, Living Better Cafe will be talking about the Benefits of Tofu. But, before Living Better Cafe brings you the benefits. I the creator Katrina Smith, here wants to give you some background history on Tofu. Like, what is Tofu, and where did it come from? because you all need to know where your food comes from before placing it into your palate.

Tofu, is also known as bean curd, which is a food made from coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. It is a component in Eastern Asian and Southeast Asian dishes. As there are many different varieties of tofu, out there on the market. Like, Firm, Extra firm, Soft and fresh tofu. Tofu has a subtle flavor that can be use in savory and sweet dishes. As it's often seasoned or marinated when it's added into the dish.

Tofu has come a very long way, as Living Better Cafe speak's talking about 2,000 years ago. Back when Chinese legend attribute it's invention to the prince Liu Au, in 179-122 BC.

Tofu has a low calorie count and reasonably amount of protein. It's also high in iron, calcium, magnesium.

Living Better Cafe want to now tell you about the nutritional benefit's, of eating Tofu. Like, I Katrina Smith have stated before, that Tofu has a good source of Protein. Tofu also contains eight other essential amino acids. Like, I have stated before about Tofu having reasonable amount, of protein, iron, calcium and magnesium. Tofu also carries selenium and phosphorous. In addition, Tofu has a good source of copper, zinc and vitamin B1.

Now I am going to hand it back over to Living Better Cafe, as Living Better Cafe will share more benefits of Tofu. Tofu which is a plant based food, which is made from soy bean. Tofu helps decrease the risk of obesity and diabetes, heart disease and helps promote healthy complexion in hair, increased energy, and help lower weight overall. Consuming Tofu as an meat alternative to animal protein lowers level of your LDL cholesterol, which in turn decreases the risk of atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Tofu also contains antioxidant properties that inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Consuming Tofu in small amounts does not effect tumor growth, or a woman's risk in breast cancer. People who suffer from Osteoporosis, and add soy isoflavones are known to decrease bone loss and increase bone mineral density during menopause. Taking in a soy based diet can, also help with your liver functioning, as all types of Tofu have been curdled with various coagulants can be used to prevent liver damage caused by free radicals. Tofu has also been observed through populations that consume greater amounts of soy have, in general, less incidence of age-related mental disorders.

Waffle Pizza Pocket

You heard of Breakfast pizza, Why have you heard of a Waffle pizza pocket? Yes! turn you pancake's into a waffle an Enjoy a Breakfast on the Go, in a pocket.

Serves: 6 (Makes 12 in total)

2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. milk *(Dairy free milk)
1 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/4 c. 2 Tbsp. Tomato sauce, divided
3/4 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 Breakfast sausage, cooked
3 3/4 eggs, scrambled
3/4 c. Frozen shredded hash browns



Directions:

1. Preheat the waffle Iron, according to manufacturer's Directions.

2. In medium sized mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat the mixture with a wire whisk until smooth. Heat a lightly greased dutch oven skillet over medium heat; remove the skillet from heat. Pour about 3 tablespoon of the batter into a waffle iron.

3. Pour mixture onto waffle iron allow to cook, according to manufacturer's directions.

4. Spoon 1 Tsp. Tomato sauce into the center, topping each waffle with 2 tsp. Shredded cheese, 2 tsp. eggs, hash browns and 2 tsp. sausage.

5. Cook until sealed around the edges, are golden brown.

6. Repeat step 3 to build another waffle, to place on top.

7. Place the top waffle on top, while it's pippin hot. So, it will melt the cheese.

Banana- chocolate Corn meal mush

This is another cornmeal mush recipe, you can serve up for Breakfast. As it will give you a great Iron boost because of the cocoa. While give you a good source of potassium, which you will get from the banana.

Serves: 2

1/2 c. Cornmeal
1/4 c. Cocoa powder
1 c. Milk
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 lg. Banana, mashed
2 1/2 Tbsp. Organic Pure Sugar

Directions:

1. whisking together Milk, Sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, until the sugar has dissipated; Bring the mixture to a simmer.

2. Stir in the Banana and the cornmeal into the milk mixture; keeping the temperature on simmer until cornmeal becomes thick, and the banana is broken up somewhat, giving about 5 minutes.

Coffee Talk........Special Episode 7

Despite the difficulty Coffee Talk maybe having, I am glad that you all enjoy receiving good information because you can then use this information, for yourself and others.This information you have received. you can also pass it down, to the ones you truly care about. Living Better Cafe Present.... Coffee Talk, will be bring you yet another You tube video. As this Special Edition of Coffee Talk, will be touching on the base of Yoga. I know crazy right? but, its not really because we all need to eat and stay in shape.

Therefore, Yoga is a great form of exercise, that is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice or discipline which originated in India. As there are many styles of Yoga today. Which in the video you will learn about. So, Living Better Cafe Presents..... Coffee Talk will be bring the Benefit's of Yoga from "WatchWellcast" .

Note: Yoga has no limitations, so people with limited mobility can also get involved.

Strawberry Hush Puppies

You are sure going to love these, as you have never heard of Hush puppies like this before. And the fun thing about it is, you can switch it up, using different other fruits. Now we are not only talking "Delicious", We are talking "Healthy and Inexpensive".

Serves: 7

1 3/4 Eggs, Beaten
1/4 c. - 3 Tbsp. Organic Pure sugar
7/8 Strawberries, Diced
3/4 c. - 2 Tbsp. All- Purpose Self- Rising Flour
3/4 c. - 2 Tbsp. Self- Rising Corn Meal
3 1/2 c. Coconut Oil

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine together eggs, sugar, strawberries. Incorporate flour and cornmeal.

2. Heat about 2 inches of oil to 350, into a wok, or skillet pan. Drop in Batter by using rounded teaspoonfuls into the oil, and allow to fry until golden brown. Make sure to cook in small batches to maintain the temperature of the oil. Once Hush Puppies are done allow to drain onto a paper towel, or a brown paper bag.

3. dust Hush puppies with powder sugar, or dip them into chocolate sauce.

Enjoy!

Chocolate- Peanut Butter- Banana Ice Cream

Like they say, You scream we all scream for, "ICE CREAM"!. This Ice cream is non- dairy free, and it taste like Reese Butter Cups, with a hint of Banana. Now who would of Dunkin it? I know right, why not give it a go.

Serves: 1

1 c. Soy Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 Tbsp.- 1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
1 Banana

Directions:

1. In a medium- sized mixing bowl, or blender, add milk, banana, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and peanut butter. Mash the banana, and mix until every ingredient is incorporated (you will still see some banana chunk pieces. And that okay) allow to chill in the freezer until chill.

2. Place into freezer for 30- 60 minutes.

Fudge Brownie Bread

Inspired by: Brownies

Note: Picture will be coming soon

If you love brownies, you will definitely love making brownies into bread.

Serves: Varies

1 box of Brownie mix
1 (11 oz.) Jar Fudge sauce
3 lg. eggs
1/3 c. vegetable oil

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl. Combine brownie mix, Eggs, Fudge and oil. Blend until fully incorporated. - (mixture should be smooth)

2. Pour into a well greased loaf pan, about 3/4 half way. Baking at a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until cooked completely through. Check by sticking a tooth pick in the center, if it comes out clean. Fudge Brownie Bread is done.

3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, before slicing. Once completely cooled slice and serve with whatever you want.

Food News Flash...... Food Recall

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm501248.htm


Living Better Cafe want to keep you in the know of, food that just recently appeared into the news, as this just came to my ear's today. So, I want to share it among you all. this is coming straight to you from " FDA ", without any adaption added to this news. I am about helping you stay safe. So, please click on this link and continue to read, and don't forget to pass this on to your family/ friends as well. It's all about caring for the one's you love.

Know your food before taking the first bite!

Katrina Smith, (Creator/ Administrator)

Money Saving tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.

In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Soft boiled egg salad Sandwich w/ Raspberry dressing

Serves: 1

2 eggs
1 c. water
1 tsp. course Himalayan salt
Raspberry dressing
Arugula- (garnish)

Directions:

1. Fill sauce pan with 2 c. water and salt. placing it over high heat.
allowing the water come to a boil.

2. Lowering the heat and let water reduce down to a rapid simmer.

3. Slowly lower the egg's into the water one at a time.

4. Allow to cook for 7 -8 minutes

5. Run under cold water for 30- 60 seconds.

6. Using a fork mash egg's, adding pepper and raspberry dressing. Mix until completely incorporated.

Hot out of the oven.... Benefits of Kombucha

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.


Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this Third May edition.


I Katrina Smith,the creator of Living Better Cafe, and Living Better Cafe Presents..... Coffee Talk. Will be bring you a Video on Kombucha from Youtube by "Healthy You TV Show".

Cheesecake Pancakes

Adapted from: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/cheesecake-pancakes/672ed800-d7c4-4a3b-b151-656ff21c87f8

When it comes to having Breakfast I am no shy cat. Stack my plate with four pancake's and pour the syrup over them. Yes! I love waking up to having Breakfast. Especially, Pancakes.

Serves: 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, leave out at room temperature
2 c. Pancake mix
1/2 c. Vanilla wafer, crushed
1/4 c. Organic Pure Sugar
1 c. Milk
2 lg. Eggs


Directions:

1. Slice cream cheese into four lengthwise pieces, laying each piece of cream cheese on a cookie sheet: cover and place into freezer for eight hours.

2. using non-stick cooking spray, spray the griddle pan; and place over medium heat.

3. Cut cream cheese into bite- sized pieces; set along the side. In a large sized mixing bowl, blend pancake mix, vanilla wafers, sugar, milk and eggs with a wire whisk until Incorporated. Stir in the cream cheese.

Asian Alfredo

Adapted from: https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Asian/Asian+Vegetable+Alfredo/48087


Serves: 4

8 oz. uncooked gluten free noodles
2 c. shredded Carrots
2 c. Bok Choy, Chopped
1 medium bell pepper
2 c. snow peas, trimmed
8 oz. fresh shittake mushrooms- optional* if you do not like them.
4 scallions with tops, divided
4 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
2 cans coconut milk
2 Tbsp.lemon grass paste
1/3 c. cashew halves
1/2 c. fresh loosely packed cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. following the directions on the back of the package; drain and set a long the side. simultaneously, thinly cut snow peas and bell pepper and set a long the side. Thinly cut shiitake mushrooms and scallions, removing both colors away from each other.

2. Spray a medium sized skillet pan with non- stick cooking spray.
Add in the mushrooms, onion bottoms, minced garlic and ginger; allow to cook and stir over medium heat for 2- 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.Add in coconut milk and lemon grass paste, cook uncover for about 3-4 minutes or until the mixture come to a complete simmer, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in the Pasta, peas, carrots, Bok choy and bell pepper. cook Uncovered for 2- 3 minutes or until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and add scallions, cashews, cilantro.

Coffee Talk......Special Episode 6

I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is still having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk is bring you another video straight from You Tube. from Dr. Josh Axe .

Admin Corner:
Coffee Talk is in the process of getting a new camera. Therefore, Coffee Talk can get back on the road. So, until then Coffee Talk will be bring you Special episodes from other people sources.

Kombucha Float

If you love Root beer floats, you will for sure enjoy this new twist on floats.

Adapted from: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/211087/7eb6225e6c/379000935/0c82af0d19/

Serve: 1

1 c. unflavored Kombucha
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. -1/2 tsp. Organic pure sugar
1/3 c. clean fresh strawberries
1/3 c. vanilla Ice cream

Directions:

1.Using a measuring cup, combine together Kombucha, vanilla extract and sugar.

2. In a 16 oz drinking cup, Placing a spoonful of strawberries, Vanilla ice cream. gently pouring in the Kombucha mixture.

S'more fruit salad bowl

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/214947/perfect-summer-fruit-salad/

This is a perfect salad for a warm spring/ summer day. Especially, if your not in the mood to cook.

Serves: 5

1 c. Fresh pineapples, cubed
1 c. strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 1/2 c. kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 c. Banana, sliced
1 Orange, peeled and sectioned
1 Grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1/2 c. seedless grapes
1 c. blueberries
1 c. mini marshmallow * if you are vegan/ vegetarian (you can find marshmallow's made with fruit pectin)
Chocolate syrup

Directions:

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl.Combine pineapples, strawberries,kiwi,Banana, orange,grapes, mini marshmallows and blueberries.

2. Pour chocolate syrup over the fruit salad, cover and place into the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 minute.

Thailand Fusion-Style Grits

Serves: 4

1 c. Grits
4 c. Water
1 Stick margarine, melt
1 1/2 tsp. Freshly minced garlic
1/4 tsp. Mixed herbs blend (Rosemary, Basil,Oregano)
1/4 tsp. Tamari sauce
1- 2 Beef seasoning (ramen seasoning packet)

Directions:

1. In a medium sized pot add margarine, and minced garlic. Allow the margarine to melt. Once Margarine is melted remove from the burner.

2. Slowly stir grits plus garlic butter,mixed herb blend, Beef seasoning into boiling water.

3. Reducing down the heat to medium-low; cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until desirable texture.


Living Better Energy Saving Tip:

What I find time saving is, once the water comes to boil and the you see the grits rise. Turn the stove off, and stir to allow the grits to continue to cook for 5- 7 minutes.

Money saving tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips,in this edition. I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time. Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this May edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

This money saving Tuesday is a very "IMPORTANT TIP", as a viewer of Living Better Cafe has sent a request in. Yes! Living Better Cafe does take in viewer request, and therefore Living Better Cafe is bring you this tip. But, first if you want to know how to send a message to Living Better Cafe. Just hit the message button on this page. Living Better Cafe will pick out one Tip, and post it for everyone to use. * Note: if you do not want you're name posted with the post. Let Living Better Cafe know.

Are you properly storing your groceries after your done shopping? If you are not then these tip's will help, and it will help you save more to. When people are done with groceries shopping, and take their groceries home. There are some that do not follow the "Keep it Fresh Longer" Rule, and that's because they do not know. Therefore, Living Better Cafe is here to show you.


Tip:
I hope you all have heard about storing your food, the way you see it in the store. Because that is the right way to go about storing your food properly. Yes that's right, storing your food the way it is the store because storing it the other way will causes your food to go bad quickly. Which in terms you will have to pour more money out of your wallet, meaning spending more then you have to. So, why spend more when your trying to spend less?

That's why Living Better Cafe is here, and you do not have to hassle because Living Better Cafe does everything for you. Now expect for doing your grocery shopping of course. I the creator Katrina Smith, here is so glad you continue to stick around. Thank you all once again.

Hot out of the oven...... What lies in our food

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this Second May edition.

After reading about Glyphosate being found inside of Oatmeal, including bagel's, eggs (even organic variety), Potatoes and even non- GMO soy coffee creamer. I find that this is a very much needed topic to touch base on. I know Glyphosate is not an edible food source. But, it has been a topic in breakfast related foods. Does that mean food companies are hiding the truth from us?

As they are slowly killing off their consumer? Well everyone has their own option on what's going on here. Some may, or may not agree but. Living Better Cafe is not looking for a debt team. Living Better Cafe is here, to help you all become aware of these thing's because everything that is being found is being linked, to causing cancer.

If you have read in "Food News Flash" this past week. You would have came across "Super tasty recipes", or "FDA" . You would know that Glyphosate is a poison that, is found in weed killer. Yes that basically say's our food companies, are using weed killer to treat their land. While at the same time it's being absorbed into our food, and we are digesting it into our system.

Which later caused unhealthy risk factors that causes cancer. Like, Breast,Thyroid, Kidney, pancreatic, liver and bladder cancer and then we are digesting this poison into our system. Without even knowing the effects later. We as the consumer need to be aware of what we eat. Even if we do not have control over where our food comes from, we at least need to be cautious of what we put into our mouths because we do not know where it has been.

We know cancer is not a pretty thing to have, and the effect that cancer has can be quite deadly. This ingredient Glyphosate, which is found in weed killer can kill human cells. Especially, embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells. Plus cause pregnancy problems by interfering with hormone production, that could lead into abnormal fetal development, low birth weights or miscarriages. Glyphosate could be a huge risk factor, for why people have celiac disease as known as Gluten intolerance.

Now I know this has you thinking, just like it has me thinking.

Maple & Brown Sugar Grits

Grit's is yet another dish that is very versatile and can be made different way's. Like, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Serves: 8

1/4 c. Maple syrup
1/4 c. Organic Brown Sugar
2 c. Grits
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
7 c. Water


Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk for 1 minute. When the mixture comes to a boil again, turn the heat to low. Stir frequently, cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Remove the grits from the heat and add Maple syrup, Sugar and Cinnamon, Incorporate well and serve.

Asian Veggie-Fruit Slaw

Serves: 5

3/8 Shredded Carrots
1/2 Small head cabbage, Cored and shredded
1/2 Bean Sprouts
1/2 Bell Pepper, cut into 1/4 strips
1/4 tsp. Fresh Dill, chopped
1/2 Gala Apple, Cored and Chopped
1/2 Orange, slice and chopped

Sweet & Sour Dressing

3 Tbsp. - 2 1/4 tsp. Tamari sauce
2 Tbsp. -1 1/2 tsp. Vegetable Oil
3 Tbsp. - 2 1/4 tsp. Freshly squeezed Orange
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 3/4 tsp. minced ginger



Directions:

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, blend together Carrots, Apples, Cabbage, Sprouts, Pepper, Dill and Orange. Toss until incorporated well.

Dressing Directions:

1. In a small to medium size bowl, Combine Tamari sauce, Oil, Orange Juice, pepper and ginger. shake until flavors become merry. Pour into a air tight container.

Strawberry Pizza

If your a fan of Taffy apple pizza, you would sure love this redemption on dessert pizza.

Serves: 1

1 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
1- 2 Strawberries, cleaned and sliced
1 Tbsp. Caramel sauce
1 Tbsp. Chocolate Syrup
1 Rice cake

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese over rice cake. add strawberries, then drizzle caramel, and chocolate sauce over Strawberries.

Apple-Ginger and Spice Oatmeal

Serves: 2

1 c. Water
1 Gala Apple, Cored and Diced
2/3 c. Rolled Oats
1 tsp.Fresh Ginger, grated
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

1. Combine the water, apples and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir in the rolled oats, Vanilla extract and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, for about 3 minutes.

Admin Corner:

I am here again in the corner because I need to tell you, some very good benefit's of Ginger and Apples. First let me start talking about Ginger, and then carry on from there. If you remembered when I posted up about the benefits of ginger. Which I hope you have very good memory, if not then I will share it once again. As I will not bring you a very long story, I will just get straight to the point.

Ginger decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting healthy pigmentation and hair. Ginger is also carry other benefits. Like, it helps with digestive issues, Nausea, Pain reduction and Inflammation.

What do you know apple's also carry some similarly. Like Ginger. Apples help with Improving neurological health, Preventing dementia,Reducing your risk of stroke, Lowering levels of bad cholesterol, Reducing your risk of diabetes,Warding off breast cancer, and here goes the similarly I was talking about Obesity.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.

In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Second edition of money-saving tips for this April edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

This recipe happens to be one of my all- time favorite because I am a person who Love's eggs. Yes ever since I was a little kid, I would say I could eat eggs all day. This recipe is called Beefy Cheesy Omelette, and it serves only 1. As there is an **extra bonus tip at the very end of this recipe. Yes, You heard me correctly "EXTRA-BONUS"! I actually got this tip from one of my favorite television chef's Michael Symon.

Beefy Cheesy Omelette

2 lg. eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. shredded cheese
2 tsp. Beef flavoring (Ramen seasoning packet)
2 tsp. baking powder * (add to eggs, which makes them fluffy)
1 Tbsp. Margarine *(equal parts of margarine to oil)
1 Tbsp. Oil

Directions:

1. Melt margarine and add oil in a medium sized skillet hover medium heat.

2. in a small bowl combine eggs,beef flavoring and baking powder.

3. Once the pot is good and hot, pour the eggs and allow to cook.

4. Add the cheese and flip the egg, to form an omelette.

5. Flip onto the other side. so that it cook's evenly.

Enjoy! :)

Administrators Corner:

I want to say that if your expense's do not allow you, to afford meat to add into this recipe. That is where you can add in that Ramen flavoring packet. So, do not frown over expensive saving, :) at inexpensive saving.

Hot out of the oven: Benefits of Pau D'Arco

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have become wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this First May edition.

I know your probably wonder where is Living Better Cafe taking you? And What is this weird name called Pau D'Arco? well first here is the pronunciation to get started " Pow-darko". I figured that would help you out some. Like, before you put anything into your mouth, you need to know what it is and what is it all about.

Now I am not a Certified health coach. But, I do know of a bright young lady who is a woman Health coach her name is Mia Davis. I generally would have not known anything about this, natural herb called " Pau D'ARCO" if she did not tell me about it. Therefore, Living Better Cafe is bring you this information as well.

Pau D' ARCO is native to South America, where it has been used and known to treat a wide range of conditions. There has been multiple reports of this medicinal usage of Pau D'Arco, which dates back in the year of 1873. Pau D'Arco, is also called tabebuia avellanedae, which is a tree from the Bignoniaceae family with extremely hard wood; it's name comes from a Portuguese word for "Bow Stick". Which is an adequate term for it because the tree was literally used by the native South American Indians for creating hunting bows.

The Bark and wood from this particular tree is used for externally and internally to treat arthritis, pain, inflammation of prostate glands, fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers and other various cancers. Meanwhile this natural herb is good for treating other conditions. Like, candida overgrowth, constipation, fibromyalgia, diabetes, lupus, bacterial infections, viral infections, and various parasites. Pau D'Arco Strenthen the bodies immune system, detoxifies the liver, and treats various ailments, contains many antioxidants, and is Known to promote overall health.

Now here comes the part where you want to know, What are the natural remedies of Pau D'Arco? First off Pau D' Arco has been used as traditional medicine for over 1,500 years.Through multiple studies have indicated it accelerates wound healing. As, Pau D'Arco is used in many other forms.Such as,Tincture,Liquid
Tablets, softgels, capsules,Powder,Herb,Ointment,Tea.

How does Pau 'D Arco cleanse our blood and body and stimulate the immune system and the production of red blood cells.

In western medicine, This all natural herb is known as an herbal remedy for the following:

*Liver disease
*Hodgkin’s disease
*Osteomyelitis
*Parkinson’s disease
*Herpes I and II
*Diabetes
*Heart disease
*High blood pressure
*Inflammation
*Pain
*Asthma
*Influenza
*Poliovirus
*Vesticular stomatitis virus
*Skin inflammations
*Psoriasis
*Hemorrhoids
*Vaginal fungal infections
*Eczema
*Athlete’s foot
*Pernicious anemia
*Fungal infections of the nails and skin
*Warts
*Hepatitis

While blending Echinacea and pau d’arco in as a tea is useful for combating tuberculosis. Some Naturopathic doctors recommend pau d’arco to strengthen immunity, especially in cases of HIV /AIDS or cancer Patients.

As I am not in the position to give recommendations. But, I can at lease say that. Like, any other medicine vitamins to come with warning labels. Therefore, there are strong warnings against using Pau D'Arco when Pregnant or lactating and do not give it to children.

Happy journeys to living Better!

Cornmeal mush

Did you know Cornmeal mush is a very versatile dish, to make and it tastes very good. you can take it in many directions, whether you want it to be plain, Savory, Sweet. It's just like any other versatile meal.

Serves: 5

3/5 c. - 1 tsp. cornmeal
1 1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Water
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1 3/4 c. lg. heads Bok Choy, chopped


Directions:

1. Mix together Cornmeal, water and salt in a medium-sized saucepan. Allow to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, then add in bok choy until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.