Cinnamon Apple Chips

by mamapoole // November 14, 2012 // Comments off

Apples are here year around. It’s one of the luxuries we have. Apples come from far places and greet me at the grocery store. And believe me, I greet them back as I pile bags in the cart. During the... Continue reading →

14 of 21 Juice Challenge: Cranberry Splash

by mamapoole // November 13, 2012 // Comments off

Oh yea, look at us now buddy! Week 2 and still going strong! How are you feeling? I hope you’re ready to juice because this is another delicious, sweet and tart treat. Need to clean your bladder out? What? Yes,... Continue reading →

Day 11 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Spinach, Apple and Celery

by mamapoole // November 10, 2012 // Comments off

Greens, get your greens! Wow! What a fantastic way to start the day! Full of vitamins and nutrients, this beast of a drink is fantastic! I never thought about greens for breakfast but when you are changing the way you... Continue reading →

Day 7 of 21 Juice Challenge – Earth Goodness

by mamapoole // November 6, 2012 // Comments off

We did it! (Or maybe I just did it, but hey…) we’re here! Week one is complete! I’m so happy to end the first week with a shabang. Today’s juice is my favorite. I mean absolute favorite. I truly had... Continue reading →

Homemade Warm Applesauce

by mamapoole // November 5, 2012 // Comments off

As a health-conscious mom, I am always looking for new recipes to serve to my family. One of my daughter’s favorite, old-school snacks is applesauce. I mean seriously, what is there not to love about applesauce? I was in the... Continue reading →

Day 5 of 21 – Juicing Challenge – Apple, Celery, Carrots, Blueberries

by mamapoole // November 4, 2012 // Comments off

Right, so day 5 it happened. I put all this lovely conjunction into my juicer and it tasted like….well, let’s just say it wasn’t my favorite. I don’t want to scare you and frighten you away but I have a taste... Continue reading →

Day 3 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Carrot, Apple and Blueberry

by mamapoole // November 2, 2012 // Comments off

Day 3 all ready! Wahoo! I could not wait to juice today but I had a very ho-hum kind of day. My patience seemed to run low and becoming frustrated and angry seemed to flow more easily. I hate that.... Continue reading →

Day 2 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Spinach and Apples

by mamapoole // November 1, 2012 // Comments off

Okay, let’s be honest. Does it sound good? Spinach and apples? I know I like a spinach salad (my favorite) with walnut, apples, raisins on top…but as a drink? I have to take this seriously. I am trying my best to... Continue reading →

Day 1 of 21 Juicing Challenge – Carrot and Apple

by mamapoole // October 31, 2012 // Comments off

I wanted to take on a juicing challenge for many reasons. 1. I’m trying to reach an (my) optimum health 2. I honestly eat very few vegetables and 3. I want to treat and love myself physically, mentally and spiritually and... Continue reading →

Apple Shake

by mamapoole // July 24, 2012 // Comments off

Over the week, I went to my favorite bookstore and had a tall white chocolate raspberry mocha…mmm, what a treat! Anyways, I saw this amazing book (and it was even on the “deal” section for under $10!) so I had... Continue reading →