Berry Coconut Crisp

I went and picked some fresh blackberries today and had some blueberry's in the fridge. I told myself I wouldn't make this, but I couldn't resist! It turned out amazing. Please enjoy this recipe and feel free to share with me via email any special recipes you may have!


5 cups fresh berries, I used 3 cups black and 2 cups blue
2 Tablespoons RAW sugar
(Mix these two ingredients and place in the bottom of baking dish)

In a bowl, combine
1/2 cups Oats
1/4 cup Rice Flour or Oat Flour or regular
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut shavings
4 tablespoons butter or butter substitute

Mix these ingredients together and cut butter in last. When mixture is course, add to the top of berries evenly.

Bake @ 375 for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and serve with Vanilla ice cream or topped with whipping cream.

This is my very own creation. I must say its amazing, my husband LOVES it.

Blessings,

Dani

Seven Oaks Produce List

Hope you all find this as helpful as I did! Its a little hard to see, but it shows what months they have certain produce! I love Seven Oaks Farm!

For those of you that have no clue where they are, here is their info! 

Contact:
5504 Rogue Valley Hwy, 
Central Point, OR 97502
541-664-2060 

Blessings, Dani

DIY Fluoride Free Toothpaste

Very excited to try this home made toothpaste. It is Fluoride free, in case if some of you are wondering why I am excited about my toothpaste not having fluoride... its simply because it's poisonous. Some of the toothpastes actually have a Poison warning on the actual label. Which is why, you are supposed to spit out as much as possibly while brushing. I know it is such a small amount ingested but, if its capable of causing death in kids and adults if ingested in high amounts, I want to avoid it if I can. It's definitely something worth looking into for your family.

With having little ones around my house, they actually swallow quite a bit while brushing. So I found this recipe, and I am so excited to try it. It has great reviews. 

Blessings, 

Dani

Tooth-Soap

1 Tbsp Dr Bronners Castile liquid soap

5 Tbsp Coconut oil

1 Tbsp Olive Oil or water (to get the consistency, to get it to work through a soap dispenser)

20-25 drops of essential oil, Orange or Peppermint, if you use Dr Bronners mint soap, skip this step

Stevia to sweeten to your liking's 

Mix up, put in an unused or cleaned soap dispenser or mason jar... whatever you want. 

Whistle While you Work

Alright, I know what you are thinking... Dani, this is a healthy food blog. Yes, yes it is. But, for some strange reason, today I feel inspired to write about cleaning. Why? Well, because I feel if you have a clean home, you have a happy family, a safe and fun environment that your kids and spouse want to be in.

My theory is, if you start it and stay focused... before you know it, you're done! (It's that staying focused thing that tends to get us.) In this day and age, there are so many distractions. Too many 'devices'. Yes, I said it.
We tend to neglect the things that need done. Ouch huh? I am totally guilty of this one. TOTALLY.

So, my simple challenge to you this week and maybe in the weeks to come, is too map out a cleaning plan, jot down what really needs to get done. For me, its that I need to go through every bedroom and GET RID of toys/clothes/accessories. Clutter. I need to get rid of things so that I can remain organized. Do not be afraid to get your kids involved. I have 4 kids. 6,4,2 and one. My 6,4,& 2 year old clean their own room. They know where their toys go, most of the time I have to go in there and remind them, a couple... ok like 15 times to clean and not play... but hey, they know it is their responsibility. As they get older they are excited to help around the house because they know their help, means a lot.

Jot it down, map it out, stay focused and get it done!

Blessings!

Dani

Whole Wheat Tortillas

We all know that we can buy 100% whole wheat tortillas, but you can also make them. I love making them, because if you haven't noticed on the ingredients label of your store bought ones, its not as simple as this recipe. And the words I can't pronounce, tend to scare me. :) 

My husband and I really enjoy these tortillas, they are delicious and filling. I hope you enjoy! This week try to focus on the main goal of this blog and that is Eat to Live, not Live to Eat. Have a great week! 

Blessings, 

Dani

Whole Wheat Tortillas

2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 cup warm water

Mix flour and salt in bowl.

Add olive oil and stir until combined.

Add warm water Tbsp at a time.

Knead dough on floured surface for a few minutes.

Allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. (sometimes my dough doesn't get a 'rest' )

Roll dough into sausage shape and then cut into 12 equal parts.

Roll parts into balls, if you are wanting larger tortillas then only cut into 6 parts.

With a rolling pin, start from middle of dough and work out.

Heat a skillet over medium heat, I use a nonstick pan with no oil.

Place tortilla on pan when it starts to bubble/dry, flip.

Keep tortillas warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel, or placing them in a tortilla warmer.

U Picks, in Jackson County

Here is a list of 'U Picks' in Jackson county! Most of the time you can get a better deal, because we are doing half the work... and its fun! I would map out your route before going out and maybe calling just to make sure they are open. 

Blessings, Dani

Alta Vista Orchard - 2597 W. Stewart Ave Medford - BlueBerries!


The Berry Patch - 420 Sams Creek Rd. Gold Hill - Blueberries & Raspberries
Open 9-6 everyday in July, cash only


D & L Acres - 525 Fern Valley Rd Phoenix Oregon - Apricots
U pick price is .95 per lb. Open 7-Noon everyday


Sugar Plum Acres - 1850 Pioneer Rd, Phoenix -Cherries, Peaches, Roses, Tomatoes, Apricots


Valley View Orchards - 1800 North Valley View Rd Ashland - Peaches


Vaughn Farm and Orchard - 1014 Old Stage Rd Central Point - Blackberries & Pears, Available after august

Cliff Bars! Homemade

Ok, so... I know this is going to seem EXTREMELY cheesy. But, I have been far too busy this past week to stop, take pictures, download, size, post, delete, edit..... and so on. I mentioned to some friends that I made some Cliff Bars and a lot of people want the recipe I used, so... taken from another blog... here you go!

Hope everyone had a great 4th!
Blessings,
Dani

http://enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com/2008/06/homemade-cliff-bars-no-bake.html