by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
Hazelnuts (a.k.a. Filberts) can be found bulk at some supermarkets (Sprouts in our area), as well as in one pound bags at Trader Joe’s. Keep them in the freezer, (for longest life: if you have a vacuum sealer – make small packets to store frozen).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Misc, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
There are a few brands of gum on the market that do not use scary artificial sweeteners or sugar. These are our favorites: PUR and Xyloburst. We have tried all different flavors, including green tea, and really like them!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's, Vegetables
I buy triple washed organic salad greens (16 oz container) every week for my Crazy Salad Base. I am very picky when I choose the container, and every once in a while, I will find leaves that have already started to decay. I will typically throw away a few leaves, but...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Kale is also available with purple stems, with the color also integrated into the leaves. Color, especially deep purples, let us know that these greens are full of important phytonutrients that protect our cells. Same procedure with these – rinse to remove any...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Supermarkets, Vegetables
Lacinato or Dinosaur kale is typically very dark green and the leaves are shaped like large feathers with a very bumpy texture. They are easy to clean and chop and are a staple in my weekly Crazy Salad Base. After they soak in a large bowl of ice cold water, I remove...