Recipes
Why I Created Healthy Harvest Facial Oils
Please enjoy this guest post by our dear friend Stephanie Tourles, creator of our silky soft nourishing Olive Essentials Facial Oils. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stephanie Tourles, and I’m a licensed holistic esthetician, herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and author of 12 books on the subjects of natural skin and body care, … Continue reading "Why I Created Healthy Harvest Facial Oils"
Zucchini Roll-ups with Herbed Goat Cheese and Olives
Imagine you’re having guests over for dinner and you need a quick snack before the meal is ready…or you’re going to a party and you definitely want to bring something homemade, but it has to be easy…This is the perfect recipe for you. It is light, fresh, and perfect for spring. It looks classy, but …
Savory Lentil Pancakes with Olives
A handful of Healthy Harvest’s Greek koutsourelia olives make a great snack on their own, but adding just a few to a recipe can completely transform its flavor, making it exceptional. Plus, they’ll add a boost of healthy fats and antioxidants. Related: Read what makes our olive unique here I love making veggie patties.
Organic vs Conventional Produce
There are a number of reasons why people choose to eat organic. Some eat organically in hopes of providing better nutrition to their families. Others aim to avoid chemicals and pesticides in their foods. And still others choose organic to protect the soil and the freedom of farmers. But does buying organic really make a … Continue reading "Organic vs Conventional Produce"
Jaime’s Classic Jambalaya
Ah, Mardi Gras. I’ve always had a special affinity for Fat Tuesday. Maybe it’s because I was born in Louisiana (although Shreveport is hardly cajun country), maybe it’s because in the belly of winter I’m just looking for reason to celebrate, or maybe, most likely, I love a holiday so closely connected to food that …
Vegan Brownies with Sea Salt and Almonds
One of my biggest passions in life is cooking healthy nutritious meals, but no matter how much I try to tame it, I still have a ferocious sweet tooth. So I am always trying to find ways to make desserts with a bit more substance. Like my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites (with sneaky …
Roxanne’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles
I was trying to think of the perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day – easy, unique, preferably chocolate…and I knew I HAD to make my friend Roxanne’s famous Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles (not to mention, my honey is crazy for cookies). Whenever we have get-togethers, our friends beg Roxanne to make these – that’s how good … Continue reading "Roxanne’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles"
Lime-Mint Fizz Love Potion
With Valentine’s Day approaching, we turned to our favorite herbalist Stephanie Tourles (creator of our Essential Facial Oils), for some festive recipes with aphrodisiac appeal. This Lime-Mint Fizz is from her latest book Making Love Potions available here. The book blends the perfect balance of potions, poetic insight, and fabulous illustrations that make it a joy …
Romantic Essential Oils
Not only do our Essential Facial Oils make you glow, the essential oils formulated by esthetician, herbalist, and aromatherapist Stephanie Tourles, are irresistibly seductive and known for their aphrodisiac effects. Lavender’s floral fragrance is attractive to both sexes, but one study found lavender to be the most arousing smell there is for men. It has … Continue reading "Romantic Essential Oils"
Superfood Oatmeal with Berries and Maple
One of my favorite go-to breakfasts in the winter is oatmeal. It’s a warm, filling comfort food that actually gives me energy to use throughout the day. But not just any oatmeal will do. I like to amp mine up with tons of mix-ins and toppings that add flavor and texture and make it even … Continue reading "Superfood Oatmeal with Berries and Maple"
One Pan (Moroccan-inspired) Lemon Olive Chicken
Ah, one pan. Music to my ears. It seems I have made it my life’s mission to show people that cooking healthfully is not some huge, unattainable chore. I love finding and creating recipes that come together quickly, have easy-to-find ingredients, and don’t use every dish in the house to make. So, I was intrigued …
Healthier Resolutions? Eat These Foods to Detoxify
If you’re like us, you probably strive to take better care of yourself and your family year round. But with the holidays behind us, now is as good of time as ever to kick-start healthy habits. And no, that doesn’t mean starving yourself or spending a ton of money on supplements. Just adding a few … Continue reading "Healthier Resolutions? Eat These Foods to Detoxify"