Mixed berry cobbler

It's berry time! Our farmers market is full of berries! I bought several this week at our midweek market. I decided to get my kids in the mix for making this one! The ingredients are interchangeable.

In a medium saucepan, fill with berries!

We used:

2 pints of strawberries, top cut off. (I let my 8 year old cut the tops)

2 pints of blackberries

3/4 of a pint of blueberries (the kids ate the other 1/4)

Add 2 tbsp of honey and the juice of 1 lemon.

Bring to boil.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

I used coconut oil to grease a medium baking pan.

Add berry mixture.

I used granola for the topping. But you can also use rolled oats, sliced almonds. Bake about 15 minutes. Let cool. Serve.

Delicious as is or with your favorite dairy topping!

Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients (organic always when possible)

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

28 oz crushed tomatoes

1 large diced onion

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, basil and oregano. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Stir in salt. 

Shopping for organic

Some people think you have to spend a fortune to eat an organic diet. That is not true. You can eat healthier and actually spend less. Plus you'll spend less on doctor visits and medicine too. Today's grocery list was $133. Granted I did not buy meat this time (I had plenty left over from last weeks trip) I do practice "meatless Monday" which one completely meat free dinner each week. We sometimes do more than one meatless dinner each week; but at least strive for one. For our meatless Monday this week, we have organic whole grain pasta and organic spaghetti sauce. You can make your own sauce (recipe to follow) or you can use a store bought jar. There are several different options. I bought store bought whole grain organic noodles; but you can also use spaghetti squash. Serve with a side salad (organic of course) with a balsamic vinaigrette.

I bought lots of fruit for snacking; bananas, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, apples, oranges and a coconut. 

For breakfast time, I bought organic whole grain waffles. Mornings are hectic at my house, so I bought frozen ones. I top them with organic peanut butter for my son and organic local honey for my daughter. Pair with sliced bananas and almond milk for a healthy delicious breakfast before school. 

Summer Salad

Fruit salad is always a big hit at our house. I like to try lots of fruits and bright colors. Tonight's dish calls for..

2 mangos peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
3 kiwis peeled and diced
1 banana peeled and sliced


Mix together in large bowl and serve. Hope you enjoy!