Author: Lakewinds
Natural Travel Essentials
Natural travel essentials to keep you healthy and chemical free on the road. So you can travel well—anywhere your feet take you. Eat well We love nutrient-dense foods packed with fiber that give a natural blood sugar boost. These are ideal items to have on-the-go and lightweight enough for backpacking or carrying all the way to gate … Continued
So Green. So Good.
We could talk your ear off for hours about the goodness of green foods. To save your hours (and ears) we captured our fast favorites: Matcha Muffins Matcha is a fine green tea powder that provides tons of clean energy without the jitters. We are big fans of this recipe for a quick breakfast (we aren’t kidding, any … Continued
Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
This healthy blended soup takes advantage of quick grab-and-go root vegetables and simple cooking methods–just roast, combine, simmer and then blend for a polished meal packed full of nutrients. It is delicious warmed at the table with toppings, or on-the-go in a sippable thermos or insulated bottle. We are huge fans of treating it like healthy fondue and dipping … Continued
DIY Winter Skin Care
As temperatures nose-dive, so does your skin’s moisture. But fighting back against parched flaky skin doesn’t mean buying expensive moisturizers. Keeping your skin protected from the fluctuating temps and dry air of winter is as easy as grabbing a few items from your fridge and pantry. Brightening Face Mask The natural exfoliation from oats will … Continued
Elegantly Simple Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Put true love to the test with a simple, mouth-watering pasta dish. Judging from our taste test its sophisticated simplicity is almost too good to share. Avoid the Valentine’s Day restaurant crowds and learn how to make this trendy pasta dish for two instead. We like to think of it as a grown-up mac and … Continued
Exceptionally Delicious Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Once upon a time, if you wanted to make a recipe that called for soba, udon, or any other kind of Asian noodle, you had to find your nearest Asian grocery store. And locally made? Don’t even think about it. But all that has changed now that “Exceptionally Curious Noodles” from Dumpling & Strand Noodlers at Large have … Continued
Holiday Happy Hour
Having a local holiday doesn’t just apply to food and gifts. A splash of local ingredients added into seasonal craft cocktails is the perfect way to bring out the spirit of the season, while celebrating local. With winter flavors like ginger, coffee, nutmeg and maple, there’s no better way to bring festive cheer to your holiday celebrations. Apple Ginger Thyme In … Continued
Getting Dirty to Get Clean: Activated Charcoal
It may seem counterintuitive to scrub black powder over your skin or teeth. In fact, the word “charcoal” probably makes you think of summer cookouts rather than a cleansing detox. But “activated charcoal” is a little different. This amazing material has super-absorbency and antibacterial properties that make it ideal for purifying skin and body. The “activation” … Continued
6-Minute Garlic Parmesan Zoodles
Grabbing a container of pre-made zoodles from the Lakewinds Deli means there is almost no prep for this easy and healthy meal! Ingredients 3 tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, chopped 4 cups zoodles 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp salt 1 handful of chopped parsley 2-3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts … Continued