Archive for the ‘Happy Healthy Hippie Food’ Category

homemade dark chocolate

Posted on February 22nd, 2015 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

I just thought I’d post this dark chocolate recipe I came up with a week or so ago.  I’ve never really been a chocolate lover–probably because sugar makes me feel so crummy–but lately I’ve kind of gotten into making a sugarless variety.  I am really loving this recipe, and I’ve been having a piece or two just […]



green super soup (and other winter wellness weapons)

Posted on December 22nd, 2014 by mountain girl  |  4 Comments »

We’ve been fighting colds here for the past few weeks.  It hit Caleb first, then Zia, then Cash, and now me.  In the fight, I’ve found a few helpful products worth mentioning.  I’ve also devised a recipe for a savory, immune-boosting soup that has really hit the spot and made me feel better (others around […]



grain free sweet potato pancakes

Posted on October 26th, 2014 by mountain girl  |  3 Comments »

My breakfast (and Cash’s) usually consists of a green smoothie and an omelet.  With extra sauteed mushrooms for Cash, because he’s just that kind of a crazy kid.  Although it’s rich in protein and good fats, I still usually have a light-headed spell mid morning, and need to munch again. Until I found this recipe. […]



zia’s lunch box

Posted on September 24th, 2014 by mountain girl  |  11 Comments »

I am about to make a confession.  Packing my first grader’s lunch at 6:30 in the morning is the happiest part of my day.  Pathetic, I know.  But very true. Now, making breakfast for the kids is also a high point–something simple, usually a pan of oatmeal and a batch of fried potatoes.  If you’re […]



a walk to the park

Posted on August 14th, 2014 by mountain girl  |  2 Comments »

On our walk this morning, Cash didn’t want to go our usual way–he had the park in mind.  I took a roundabout way that brought us to the park after about an hour. We spotted our house from this road-can you see it? Home sweet home! Along the way, we saw a couple of golden […]