Frozen Dream Cream

Frozen Dream Cream

The world has gone bananas with this recipe. That's all there is: frozen bananas and flavorings. Try "Espresso Mocha Chip" or "Bananalada" with pineapple and coconut. Tastes like ice cream without the added sugar and crap!
Whole Grain Waffles

Whole Grain Waffles

Waffles can be an excellent source of nutrients and grains. I would often fortify with wheat germ, flax seed meal and garnish with fresh fruit. The kids love them as a sandwich with cream cheese and sliced bananas. Yummy plus!!!
Butternut Squashed Soup

Butternut Squashed Soup

Delicious and nutritious soup with apples! Easy to make - bake squash whole to avoid the struggle of cutting through it. Soup that warms the soul!
Banana Date Bread

Banana Date Bread

Delicious Banana Date Bread with ZERO sugar or sweetener added, just the genuine good sweetness of dates and bananas. Easy to make recipe takes over an hour to bake, but worth every bite!
Trader Joe’s Story

Trader Joe’s Story

...As I made my way through the produce aisle I placed two large artichokes in my basket when this woman said to me, "I would love to come to your house to see what you do with all of that," pointing to my cart. I was delighted that she noticed and told her she didn't have to come to my house because I just started a food channel while handing her my card.
Easy Crusty Bread

Easy Crusty Bread

This bread recipe is easy to make, soft and delicious inside and crusty outside. Basically mix and let rise overnight, then bake in a Dutch Oven.
Sugar Sugar

Sugar Sugar

Sugar is addictive. I believe I was born a "Sugar Baby" in that my mother was addicted while pregnant with me. Throughout life it seemed that I craved more and more sugar. I remember eating a teaspoon of sugar one time, perhaps under the influence of Mary Poppins, nonetheless…
Souper Veggie Stock

Souper Veggie Stock

Good soup starts with good stock. Making a sensational vegetable stock out of the items cut off to make the soup that would normally head to a compost bin. Say What? Onion skins, carrot tops or peels from skin, nasty celery ends, tomato cores, garlic skins, and whatever else…
Intro

Intro

Real Food Tales tells a story about what we eat and encourages consumption of real food, how to pick it from the store, prepare it, freeze meals, cooking lessons, and interesting guests. What is real food? It is one ingredient food like an apple, broccoli, chicken, or banana. It…
Banana Blueberry Oats

Banana Blueberry Oats

Oatmeal is a good choice for breakfast if it is Whole Oats. The stuff in the package that you add hot water and viola yummy oatmeal is not real food. It is mostly sugar and the oats are processed with less nutrition. If you were to compare the differences…
Chicken Biscuit Pie

Chicken Biscuit Pie

This delicious casserole is meant to be the second meal made from leftover chicken or turkey with gravy. It is a soul-comfort food with a crispy biscuit topping that is a meal in itself. A long-time nutritious family favorite! 3-4 c. cooked, chunked chicken (or turkey)1 medium onion, chopped2…