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Gluten-free almond blueberry pancakes

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Stop the morning brain drain that follows a breakfast made with wheat, and start your day with these yummy pancakes made with wholesome goodness. They supply you with a fabulous source of protein, fibre, healthy fats and … [More...]

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Easy peasy slow cooker beans

March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

These homemade beans are perfect for people on the run, and oh so tasty. If you haven’t read the ingredient label on canned beans lately, now’s a good time to start. Conventional canned cooked beans are prepared … [More...]

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Farmhouse bread

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

I love baking this bread. It not only requires no kneading, it’s hearty and delicious, and it looks like something one would buy from a fancy bake shop. Your family will be wowed!

Farmhouse bread

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Summer keto wrap

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Years ago, after I realized I’d gone overboard when planting collard greens in my garden, I ended up using my surplus of collard leaves to make hummus and veggie wraps throughout the summer. The last couple of … [More...]

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A better fritter batter

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

I left a mug full of dandelion flowers and a cheeky note that read “Dinner” with a scribbled heart once for my kids. It’s hard to tempt teenage palates with weeds, but even they found this versatile … [More...]

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Kitchari: a medicinal meal that doubles as a dinner

February 18, 2021February 22, 2021 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Taking stock of my pantry, I came across a bag of whole mung beans. These lovely whole green mung beans I typically use for sprouting for true live food nutrition. This time around, though, I thought I … [More...]

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Fast and fantastic breakfast in a jar

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

I’ve experimented with many healthy breakfast ideas over the years, but this one tops my list of a superbly easy, crazy good-for-you way to break the fast. It’s fabulous at home, in your hotel room, while camping, … [More...]

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Foolproof dinner made easy: traditional Finnish salmon soup

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

I don’t recall a summer passing by where we didn’t enjoy a good hearty classic Finnish salmon soup made with garden fresh potatoes and carrots, even after giving up dairy many years ago. Like most Europeans, I … [More...]

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Bake the best buns in town

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

I know for some it’s a hard truth to swallow, but that all-beef patty on a white wheat bun is, well, a far cry from healthy, in spite of how many tomatoes you are piling on it. … [More...]

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Chocolate bars…for breakfast?

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Sari 0 Comments

By Sari Huhtala

Craving sweets? Think easy, real easy. This crazy easy idea for fudge-filled chocolate bars will leave you wanting more after each bite. And the good news is they are healthy, real healthy.

In fact, so healthy your … [More...]

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