Colada de avena is a oat and fruit drink that is popular in Ecuador. You might also hear this beverage called refresco de avena, or quaker (after the popular brand of oats). It can be made with different fruits, but naranjilla, a delicious tart fruit, is one of the most common.
Looking for an adorable cookie to bring to a potluck or serve at a spring or summer party? These herb infused “snail” cookies are just the thing! Made with vibrant blue butterfly pea flower powder, these cute cookies are a spin on the classic pinwheel. Ingredients: Directions: Add the panela, butter, and eggs to a bowl and mix together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.…
While blackberry is best known for its delicious fruits, its leaves are also valuable herbal tonic. They can be made into a nourishing tea and are also a great addition to natural skin and hair products. Blackberry leaves are rich in antioxidants and nutrients, helping improve the overall health and appearance of hair. They have antibacterial properties to help naturally cleanse, without the harsh additives commonly found in commercial hair…
This hot sauce is bursting with summer flavor. Juicy, tart blackberries and bright cilantro combined with fresh jalapeños make for a delicious spicy condiment you’ll want to put on everything! It goes great with tacos, quesadillas, and eggs. It also makes a great accompaniment to charcuterie boards. Stir it into cream cheese to make a flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips for a simple summer appetizer. Ingredients: Makes…
These sweet mushrooms are perfect for adding a little whimsy, and hiding stains on a well-loved tee!
Camarones al ajillo is a popular dish on the Ecuadorian coast. It features shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce garnished with cilantro or parsley and served with rice and patacones (fried green plantains).
Kids love to pick up rocks, seeds, leaves, flowers and other cool nature finds while out hiking. But, since most their clothing often lacks real pocket space (especially girl’s clothes!) they quickly begin to try to hand things off to mom and dad to hold for the rest of the hike. Sew your little forager a pouch of their own so they have a convenient place to stash their treasures…
Lacto-fermenting garlic further enhances the benefits of this powerful herb. Fermentation helps to make the nutrients in the garlic more bio-available. It’s also probiotic-rich.
These crispy zucchini fritters are a tasty way to enjoy an abundance of zucchini from the summer garden. Ingredients: Directions: Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place it in a mesh strainer and salt gently. Work the salt through the shredded zucchini and let sit for about 10 minutes. Then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Don’t skip this step! If there’s too much moisture in…
Two summer favorites, blueberries and basil, come together in this cooling, sweet treat. Basil adds herbaceous notes that enhance tart, fruity blueberries for an unexpected, but delicious flavor twist that is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. These all-natural popsicles are a healthy alternative to store bought versions that are full of refined sugar, artificial colors, and other nefarious ingredients. How to Make Blueberry Basil Popsicles This simple summer treat…