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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Dream!!
What’s everyone’s favorite treat for cooling off in the summer heat? Ice cream, right?! Although, this sugary sweet goodness is one of America’s favorite desserts (and the best alternative to a broken air conditioner!), it is usually one of the most unhealthy treats. But, good news is here…it doesn’t have…
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Anniversary Special for Chef Rachel’s Gluten Free, Dairy-Free Cookbooks
This month marks the five-year anniversary of the publication of my Ice Dream Cookbook. For the next 30 days, I will be offering a huge discount on a single copy of this and the collector’s edition of . You may purchase a single book or any combination of two of…
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Yonanas: A Fast & Easy Ice Cream Alternative Made from Fruit
Who doesn’t like the refreshing taste of creamy, cooling, frozen desserts during the heat of summer or the dog days of Autumn in Arizona? (I know some of you like frozen desserts all year round, even if you don’t live in Arizona.) Imagine a frozen dessert that you can enjoy…
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Dairy-Free Mango-Orange Ice Dream
Nothing says fun like frozen desserts–– the symbol of warm weather refreshment and birthday celebrations. For those who follow dairy-free, low-sugar, or egg-free diets conventional ice cream is off limits. But who wants to miss out on the dessert course, particularly if that means shunning frozen desserts during the heat…
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Scream for Dairy-Free Strawberry Ice Cream
If you love frozen desserts, July’s an ideal month to indulge. August isn’t a bad time either. The weather’s hot here in the desert of Arizona (and maybe wherever you live as well), making it an especially refreshing dessert. It’s also National Ice Cream Month, a designation made by president…
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Part 2
I’ve grown to appreciate lemons, to welcome them, in fact. There are so many delicious things one can make from them. The longer I’ve lived in Phoenix, the more I look forward to the shopping bags and boxes full of lemons that some of my cooking students, clients, and friends…
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Safe Storage Containers for Frozen Desserts
Commonly used plastic food and beverage containers can undermine your health by leaching toxic chemicals into the foods and beverages you consume. This can contribute to endocrine disorders, birth defects, and cancer. While we can’t eliminate all risks, we can certainly reduce our exposure to these harmful chemicals by being…
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Blueberry Sauce
This is the time of year for berries. Are you looking for great ways to add fresh, flavorful, antioxidant rich berries to meals, snacks, or desserts? I’ve got a great recipe for you. It’s sweet and delicious and naturally low in sugars, far lower than most recipes because of the…
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Change Your Mind, Change Your Habits
Some people say they don’t like the taste of some of the foods I recommend––certain vegetables, fruits, or other things they are unaccustomed to eating. This can change. Your tastes aren’t engraved in stone. They are conditioned habits that can be changed with persistence. What does your body want and…
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