Outside it looks like marshmallow cream. The poodles are romping like two polar cubs. Every now and then they stop and take bites of the snow. Being an ice cream lover, I understand.

Unfortunately dairy products cause problems for many people. I discovered this when our daughter was very young. Ginny battled chronic ear infections until a nutritionist told me to take her off of all dairy products. I’d bought the commercials and made sure she got her daily supply of milk, yogurt, and cheese. Like magic, Ginny’s ear infections immediately disappeared as soon as we changed her diet.

Since that time I have my eye out for good non-dairy substitutes for my dairy favorites. Today I share my recipe for chocolate chip non-dairy “ice cream.” The avocado and coconut creamer add creaminess with healthy fats.Continue Reading

Baby it’s cold outside. That means steaming bowls of hearty chili at the Wilson’s.

Beans are one of Dr. Fuhrman’s six super foods. Today I share a chili recipe I’ve concocted over the years. It can be adjusted to suit your taste. I usually double the recipe below to make a large pot to serve several meals.

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