Cacao Maca Wake Up Smoothie W/Chia Seeds
You all know how much I love cacao. Years ago, the morning after a late night flight, I made this delicious, energizing cacao maca smoothie for breakfast. Quick and easy to prepare. All [...]
Luscious Vegetarian Cooking from the Heart
I experienced so much pleasure today cooking and baking with some of the last of my winter produce, from my organic, CSA* farm share. Slow cooking beans with spices create rich flavors for a [...]
Cacao Cashew Truffles
Today, I made Organic Cacao Cashew Truffles, easy to make, high energy, nutritious snack, gluten-free and vegan. I have made them before, but this time swapped out the cacao butter and used [...]
Sweet and Savory Roasted Vegetables
Sweet potatoes taste great roasted in combination with other root vegetables like beets, onions and parsnips. With savory spices like garlic and rosemary, it is a fine vegetarian, vegan [...]
All-organic recipes that make for guilt-free, delicious holiday treats
Dec 12, 2016 By Deborah Allard, Herald News Staff Reporter When Christmas is calling – or Hanukkah, Kwanza, or Boxing Day, for that matter – our thoughts turn to sweets and [...]
Easy Blueberry Smoothies and Blueberry Sauce!
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal TV July 31, 2014) – Picking your own fresh blueberries is a great way to save money, have fun with your family and enjoy some delicious treats! Leslie Cerier, the [...]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes/Yams with Pecans
You can make this festive dish with yams or sweet potatoes or a combination of both. Generally speaking, yams are sweeter than sweet potatoes. Serve it for the Thanksgiving holidays or anytime [...]
Leslie’s Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Luscious, gluten-free and vegan! Yes, with chia seeds replacing eggs, and coconut butter or coconut manna replacing milk, you have a yummy pie with a pecan cookie pie crust, everyone will love. I [...]
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Even if you are not vegan, you will love this luscious pumpkin pie with a pecan cookie crust. Bake it a day ahead of serving, and chill it for the a classic pumpkin pie texture, or if you serve [...]
Understanding Sugar Substitutes
Understanding sugar substitutes If you’re trying to cut back on sugar, or if you or someone you know suffers from diabetes, you may consider alternate ways to sweeten your food. Leslie [...]
Organic Cacao Truffles with Maca and Mesquite
These dark cacao truffles are delicious, nutritious, quick, and easy to make. Edible day lilies make a sensual, luscious presentation. Enjoy! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Sexy and [...]