Eating does more than just fuel the body. Eating is sensorial, it brings pleasure and enjoyment. Certain foods have been deemed "comfort" foods because of their effect that they have on our emotions. While it's definitely not healthy to overeat, or stuff down emotions with junk food, there is nothing wrong with recognizing the pleasurable aspects of eating the foods we love.
Vegan baking from scratch can take a lot of trials and turbulations. Throw into the mix the absence of gluten and you've just upped the complication level that much more. But it IS possible, and these Classic Blueberry Vanilla Muffins are a fine example of sucess.
Valentine's Day is next weekend - which means a full day dedicated to LOVE is approaching. Say what you will about V-Day, it is still a great opportunity to really tap into that heart center and express more love in your life. And we say, what better way to show your love to someone than with a homemade, no-bake vegan cheesecake topped with Rawmio raw chocolate. We mean, c'mon....
Today we are kicking off a new ongoing series that we'll be featuring on both social media and the blog...TESTIMONIAL TUESDAYS! We've been seeing so many amazing and unscripted reviews these days on Instagram - and wanted to hightlight one every week!
Whether you're always short on time or just don't really like to fuss around too much in the kitchen, this version of kale salad is perfect. It's also highly adaptable - feel free to add in your favorite fixings.
Who doesn't love banana ice cream? Cold, creamy, sweet, totally indulgent yet 100% guilt-free and positively healthy. This recipe takes the concept a few steps further by bringing into the mix some potent superfoods - a few of which happen to have proven aphrodisiac properties - namely cherries, raw chocolate, and maca.
Whether you have hungry mouths to feed at the end of the day, or just lead a busy lifestyle in general, you'll love the no-fuss, effortless nature of this recipe.
From our stone ground nut butters to our raw chocolate treats, we use a lot of yummy almonds here at the WCO factory. In honor of National Almond Day Tuesday 2/16, we're sharing 8 reasons to love yourself some almonds - plus a little added bonus about how we source almonds that are actually, really, truly raw.
This recipe tastes like an orange and vanilla creamsicle but we think you'll agree that with ingredients like antioxidant-rich frozen dragon fruit (pitaya), fresh citrus, maqui berry, fresh coconut meat and Rawmio raw chocolate decadence, it's FAR better for you.
At Windy City Organics we truly pride ourselves in our unique formulas which are pure, simple, and additive-free. This is something that sets us apart from many food manufacturers, even within the organic industry. If you're reading this blog or are already a user and lover of our products you're likely very keen on ingredients - which to look for and which to avoid.
