The Healthy Happy Wife

It has been way to long since my last post and here I am not even giving you an original recipe.  This delicious salad is from  The Garden G...

I was at a store this week and of course hungry!  Isn't that always the case, being around food makes you hungry.  It is definitely a st...

I had not idea that smoothie bowls were so popular.  We had actually been consuming them for awhile as I often make smoothies too thick for ...

Being Dutch, I grew up eating Zuurkoolstamppot , which is a one pot meal of potatoes, sauerkraut and smoked sausage.  I never realized the b...

My youngest and I have planted a few too many beets this year.  They have really taken off and many are ready for harvest. I am not sure wha...

Cilantro has quickly become my new favourite herb and is now a stable on the grocery list.  Cilantro plays an important role in removing hea...

This is my go to kale salad.  We make this many times a week and it is enjoyed by all.  I usually keep it simple with just cucumbers, avocad...

I could go on and on about the benefits of kale.  It really is a super food, one of the best vegetables out there.  This dark green leafy ve...

I have to admit I have never made my own Greek salad but definitely love eating it.  I finally put together a dressing recipe that I love an...

I have discussed some of the benefits of cabbage before, but since they are amazing, I will list a few again.  Cabbage is excellent source o...

If you haven't already been able to tell, I do have a weakness for chocolate, of the dark variety. This recipe satisfies my craving and ...

These simple cookies are fill with some essential nutrients.  Among other nutrients, pumpkin seeds provide magnesium and zinc.  Coconut is p...

Chocolate has amazing health benefits.  Unfortunately most of these benefits only come from raw chocolate or cocao.  Cacao is very high in i...

I had to figure out a away to use up some left over apples.  This was definitely a good way to use them up and enjoy them n a different way....

Summer has been busy and I have been without a computer for awhile but glad to be back on. Thought I would share this recipe. This is my s...

This is my version of a cucumber salad. It is really easy and keeps well.  Instead of using a pasteurized white vinegar, I use a raw  natura...

The kale at our cottage garden is ready and we have been enjoying it.  I really love a raw kale salad with some lemon and a hint of sweetnes...

This is a quick, easy and healthy salad.  This salad is a great summer side dish or can be eaten as a meal.  If you want to make it ahead o...

The benefits of cabbage are numerous.  Cabbage is excellent source of vitamin C, it can alleviate constipation, ulcers, headaches, eczema, i...

A healthy alternative to regular potato chips.  I make these in the dehydrator however they can be made in the oven as well; see step #3.   ...