What is Jack Rudy Tonic?!?!?

I was mixing a cocktail last night and used up the last of my Jack Rudy tonic and decided to give a shout out to the owner/maker of this lovely tonic.  Brooks, job well done!  Congratulations on this new endeavor!  For those of you not familiar with this tonic, please visit the website below.  You will not be disappointed in the flavor.  It is truly unique.  It will leave your guests or customers and friends and family asking, "so what's this yummy goodness I'm tasting in my drink and where can I get some?" 

http://www.jackrudycocktailco.com/

Healthier Coffee

Most of us drink one or three cups of coffee per day.  And most people use artificial sweeteners, skim milk, or even sugar to make coffee taste a little sweeter or more to our liking.  Well, ever tried unsweetened coconut milk?  Coconut milk and coconut oils are some of the healthiest things to put in our bodies.  Place 1/8 cup coconut milk in coffee mug then fill to the brim with black coffee.  Stir and devour.  It's easy and delicious.  For those of you who still need coffee to be sweeter, try vanilla flavored coconut milk.  Has a few more calories per serving but still yummy! 

Paleo Bread

Check out this website!  Great breads that are wheat free, low carb, and high in protein!!

  http://www.paleobread.com/

Storing frozen berries

Absolute best way to freeze any berry is to rinse them, lay them on a parchment lined sheet pan and place in freezer.  Once frozen, place in Ziploc bags!  Enjoy!

Zucchini Chips

Lots of fresh produce at the Farmer's Markets these hot summer days.  Turn zucchini or squash into "chips".  Slice zucchini into very thin rounds and season with your favorite spice blend or simply season with salt.  Place on cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed with non-stick spray.  Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 250 degrees.  Remove and flip chips to other side and continue to bake until crispy, about 45-50 minutes longer.  Enjoy!!!!! 

Awesome post workout snack

1/2 cup shredded sweet potato, sauteed in coconut oil, crushed red pepper flakes, topped with toasted pecans and unsweetened coconut flakes!!!  YUM-O!

Yummy snack packed full of energy....

Gluten free cinnamon raisin bread toasted with coconut oil and topped with smashed blueberries and raspberries!

The perfect rice

Cook rice in a sauté pan, covered, instead of a sauce pan (pans with high sides). This allows the rice to cook perfectly because it has more surface area, it's in a single layer and allows the steam to circulate all around the rice. In a sauce pan, rice on the bottom overcooks, the rice in the middle is just perfect, and the rice on top is under cooked!