I see growing things...

You would think that...

since I have been off the map for awhile due to a nasty flu bug that I would be in the perfect position to write an amazing and insightful blog post all about natural home remedies or chemical free clean up of a bed full of people who have been vomited on (don't ask... you do NOT want to know)

BUT, I am not quite far enough removed from that particular subject to be ready to visit it, yet.

SO, I have a semi-amazing and uninsightful recipe for you, instead. (sorry, no pictures)

MY MORNING SMOOTHIE:
the juice of four oranges
a frozen banana
4-6 strawberries
2 big fistfuls of fresh spinach
and a scoop of protein powder (I use an organic hemp powder)

Blend and enjoy... and yes, I have this EVERY morning for breakfast. I am  a creature of habit.

Healthy heating step #1 - CHEWING THE FAT

The first major step in our diet overhaul is fats... no more margarine or canola oil allowed! So I went shopping at Amaranth where my *DFSIL works.

*that is: "dear future son in law" but the DEAR part can be switched out at a moment's notice

This is what I bought...

Grapeseed oil for cooking, Extra virgin olive oil for salads, etc., coconut oil for baking...

and whipping cream for this...

whipping in the food processor until it looks like...

...this!

Drain it in a colander lined with a flour sack towel.

Place the colander in a bowl to catch all the whey... great for baking in place of milk.

Squeeze all that whey out and...

TADA... butter!!!

Unsalted, though so if someone knows how much salt to add please let me know...

my husband was not impressed when we spread it on his bagel!

I was rather proud of DD#3 who made it, though...

easy and fun!