"Oh, I just want what we all want: a comfortable couch, a nice beverage, a weekend of no distractions and a book that will stop time, lift me out of my quotidian existence and alter my thinking forever. " Elizabeth Gilbert
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Beverages
Pineapple-Orange Juice
(gluten free, raw option)
(gluten free, raw option)
Strawberry Smoothie (gluten free, raw)
Purple Smoothie(gluten free, raw)
Green Smoothie
(gluten free, raw)
Green Smoothie
(gluten free, raw)
Cappuccino
(gluten free)
Cinnamon Latte
(gluten free)
(gluten free)
Best Cold Coffee
(gluten free)
Peppermint Mocha Tea
(gluten free)
Sweet Tea Latte
(gluten free)
Sweet Tea Latte
(gluten free)
Toasty Hot Chocolate
(gluten free)
(gluten free)
Water w/Fruit Flavor
(gluten free)
(gluten free)
Wild Berry Tea
(gluten free)
Pineapple-Orange Juice
Gluten Free, Raw Option
Makes 1 glass
Gluten Free, Raw Option
Makes 1 glass
When I think of breakfast, I think of orange juice, but my favorite juice is orange-pineapple.
For Raw: Squeeze 2 oranges into a 6 oz. glass. Squeeze about 1/4 of a pineapple for the remaining juice. Stir.
For Easy: Combine
the juice* of a small can of crushed pineapples in their own juice (not
sweetened) with about 2/3 cup of your favorite orange juice. Blend.
*Add some of the crushed pineapples, if you want more texture.
Strawberry Smoothie
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Raw option
Serves 1
Ripe, organic bananas (with spots and no green) are much sweeter than regular bananas according to my taste buds.


NOTE: Smoothies will be thicker is using frozen fruit.
8 oz. nondairy milk4-5 strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 banana, fresh or frozen slices
Blend: 1 cup nondairy milk*, 1 ripe, organic banana, 1/2 cup strawberries
Blend: 1 cup nondairy milk*, 1 ripe, organic banana, 1/2 cup strawberries
*To make nondairy milk raw grind 1/4 cup raw almonds; blend with 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. Sift out any solid pieces.
Purple Smoothie
Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Raw
Serves 1
Ripe, organic bananas (with spots and no green) are much sweeter than regular bananas according to my taste buds.
NOTE: Smoothies will be thicker is using frozen fruit.
1 leaf of kale or several of spinach, torn1 large, organic, ripe banana, fresh or frozen slices
1/2 cup frozen blackberries
1 tablespoon raw agave or maple syrup (optional)
Blend all ingredients with enough water to make a smoothie as thick as you like it.
Green Smoothie
Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Raw option
Serves 1
Serves 1
Ripe, organic bananas (with spots and no green) are much sweeter than regular bananas according to my taste buds.
NOTE: Smoothies will be thicker is using frozen fruit.
1 leaf of kale or several of spinach, torn1 large, organic, ripe banana, fresh or frozen slices
6-8 oz. nondairy milk*
sweeten to taste as desired
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend.
*To make nondairy milk raw grind 1/4 cup raw almonds; blend with 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. Sift out any solid pieces.

Even your coffee is surprised
you woke up early!!

Cappuccino
Gluten Free
Makes 1 cup
Gluten Free
Makes 1 cup

1/2 c. nondairy milk or coffee cream
1/2 c. dark roast coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup
cinnamon
Mix maple syrup and vanilla into the cup of hot coffee. Warm milk in microwave for 1 minute. Place in a tight container and shake to create foam. Pour the shaken milk into the coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
1/2 c. dark roast coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup
cinnamon
Mix maple syrup and vanilla into the cup of hot coffee. Warm milk in microwave for 1 minute. Place in a tight container and shake to create foam. Pour the shaken milk into the coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cinnamon Latte
Gluten Free
Serves 1
Gluten Free
Serves 1
A latte is simply putting a small amount of concentrated coffee with warm milk.
1/4-1/3 cup hot coffee, extra strong
3/4-2/3 cup non-dairy milk
Dash of cinnamon
sweetener of choice (optional)
Your coffee should be the strength of a full cup of coffee...but with only 1/4 or 1/3 cup of water when making it. The non-dairy milk can be warmed in the microwave, about 30-40 seconds. Then, mix the milk with a fork to make it frothy. Pour it into your coffee.
NOTE: I like my latte with coconut milk, unsweetened, but you may want to try sweetening or different flavors. Stir sweetener into the coffee before adding the milk.


"Owners of dogs
will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and
shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of
cats are compelled to realize that if you provide them with food and
water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are
gods." Christopher Hitchens
Best Cold Coffee
Gluten Free
Serves 1
Instead of regular ice watering down your coffee, the frozen non-dairy cubes will make it richer, less watery.
non-dairy coffee cream or non-dairy milk
1/2 cup strong coffee, warm--not hot
sweetener of choice
Freeze the non-dairy milk/cream in ice cube trays. Put these ice cubes into your glass/cup. Pour your strong coffee into the cup. Sweeten as needed. NOTE: Instead of regular ice watering down your coffee, the frozen non-dairy cubes will make it richer, less watery.

Peppermint Mocha Tea
Gluten Free
Makes 1 cups
Gluten Free
Makes 1 cups
Unlike most people, I'm not a chocolate lover, but this combination is so good that it has become my favorite hot drink!
1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 peppermint tea bag
1/4 cup non-dairy cream or non-dairy milk
1/4 cup non-dairy cream or non-dairy milk
sweeten to taste
Heat enough water for 1 cup of tea. Add the tea bag and allow to darken (steep) before removing. Stir in cocoa powder, nondairy beverage and sweetener. Top with marshmallows.


Sweet Tea Latte
Gluten Free
Makes 2 cups
Makes 2 cups

2 bags black tea
1 cup non-dairy milk
1/2 t. vanilla
2 t. maple syrup (or to taste)
sprinkle of cinnamon
In a glass pitcher add tea bags to non-dairy milk and microwave to warm 30-45 seconds, or heat non-dairy milk on low, stirring, to very warm, not boiling. Add tea bags, then turn off heat. Wait about 5 minutes for tea to brew. Remove bags and add vanilla and syrup. Whisk until foamy. Pour into cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
"Very few people
possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and
unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have
a burning urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the
feeling will pass." Fran Lebowitz

Toasty Hot Chocolate
Gluten Free
Serves 1
Serves 1

1 cup non-dairy milk
1 t. pumpkin spice
1 T. maple syrup (or to taste)
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1 1/2 T. cocoa powder
vegan marshmallows (optional)
Warm the milk on low heat in a small pot or heat in the microwave. Do not boil. Stir in syrup and vanilla, then cocoa powder. Pour into a cup and top with marshmallows.
Why spent $2 a bottle for an artificial fruit flavor in bottled water---then, throwing the bottle into a landfill? What a waste of money, plastic, and your taste buds for fruit infused water!
1/2 gallon water (8 glasses or 64 oz.)
Fruit of choice
Soak your favorite fruit in a pitcher of water in your refrigerator. Squeeze a little of the fruit into the water and stir.
Water with Fruit Flavor
Gluten Free
Makes 8 glasses
Makes 8 glasses

Wild Berry Herb Tea
Gluten Free
Makes 8 glasses
Gluten Free
Makes 8 glasses
Great antioxidant benefits! Recipe from Dr. Michael Greger.
1/2 gallon water (8 glasses or 64 oz.)
4 bags Wild Berry Zinger tea
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons date sugar (or dates, ground)
Cold Brew: Mix water, lemon juice and sugar. Add tea bags and chill in the refrigerator 4-10 hours (depending on desired strength). Refrigerate.
Hot Brew: Boil water and add tea bags. Remove bags and stir-in sugar. Add lime wedge (optional) and pour over ice. Refrigerate when cool.
1/2 gallon water (8 glasses or 64 oz.)
4 bags Wild Berry Zinger tea
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons date sugar (or dates, ground)
Cold Brew: Mix water, lemon juice and sugar. Add tea bags and chill in the refrigerator 4-10 hours (depending on desired strength). Refrigerate.
Hot Brew: Boil water and add tea bags. Remove bags and stir-in sugar. Add lime wedge (optional) and pour over ice. Refrigerate when cool.

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