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Join our Real Food * Real Food series in Lauderdale By the Sea, Jarvis Hall Community Center. T The Arts, Edible Flowers, Desserts, Herbs, Jewelry & more. Real Food Advocate Marcia Green & Local Guest Mary Ellen Christou shares Seasonally & Coast to Coast, as we celebrate edible flowers chilled & dressed up in summer desserts & beverages. We look forward to connecting with locals & summer visitors in South Florida. June 25, 2025 Lauderdale By the Sea. Featuring herbs, flowers, art, jewelry desserts, beverages this summer.
Extra Deliciousness & Grateful Moments.. Life. Health. Smell. Pause. Reflect. God is Good.
 Avocado Toast , Fresh Herbs cut from a friends garden with avocado, coconut oil, sea salt, & homemade Gluten Free Toast. www.realfoodadvocate.net
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My younger version was spending time creating yummy in the kitchen much like today.. As a pre-adolescent my older sister taught fudge techniques, with real butter, unsweetened dark cocoa powder, authentic blends, before mini marshmellows were available as a "thing" In yesteryear, weekly community connection was normal, vs constant isolation. So today we revisit heritage recipes that honors a time of a slower pace, & dates back prior to computers, tablets, and dial-up before we realized such a thing as dumb phone or that smart phones even existed. Back when we read daily news papers & magazines. When we could hear afternoon basketball playtime in every neighborhood cul-de-sac, Neighbors would connect over sugar sharing or potluck friendships that grew into life long friends. Thank you Andrea for sharing from your family archives and before we had heard of Google or Amazon. We pause to place whip cream and fresh mint on our dessert before indulgencing - Real Food * Real Life www.realfoodadvocate.net -Ottawa Canada Guest
Dark Chocolate Benefits ..Includes heart health, boosted brain function, increased antioxidants; Rich in minerals, iron, magnesium & zinc; rich polyphenol; improves mood...choose 70% more of dark chocolate, lease sugar for highest benefits ..I 'm loving it.. Real Food Journey
 A Florida native, Mary Ellen Christou has been an avid gardener for 35 years. When she began, there was not much information available on gardening specifically in the microclimate of sub-tropical South Florida. She relied on local experts, an article here or there, and a whole lot of experimentation. She learned that annuals were a ton of work and prone to failure without constant attention in the heat. This led her to look towards perennials which can double as ornamentals and food sources. She dug deeper and began experimenting with permaculture and food forests to attain a sustainable garden in line with her ideals of sustainability. Interest in the native plants and herbs led her to study the local ecosystems and work to create a haven for pollinators, the insects and birds she loves so much. A turn in her health and the emergence of migraines led her further to perennial and forest gardening as she sought a way to continue her passion without the time and labor annuals require. And she started to share that knowledge with others. When Mary is not gardening, she can be found spending time with her family and loving husband of nearly 40 years, petting the neighbor’s cats, creating one of a kind wire jewelry and other art pieces, and visiting botanical gardens for inspiration and the sheer love of plants.
Beautiful Delicious options for those needing a reprieve from of Celiac Disease challenges. Its so very possible to build your health as your immune reaction from eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, & rye of many breads. Over time, the immune reaction to eating gluten creates inflammation that damages the small intestine's lining, leading to complications, prevents absorption of some nutrients. How to navigate these issues for personal health has become a personal research for Real Food Advocate, Marcia Green as she herself comes alongside others in the fight for health in lifestyle shifts. Group Classes & personal instruction available online & multiple client locations coast to coast. Wellness Waffles 12 oz $20 Cashapp $marciagreen62 Real Food * Real Life $25 Vol 1 signed copy RFA Personal Journal Workbook $35 RFA Signature Solution RFA Personal growth Consult Intro & Intake $195 Personalized; Real Food Advocate
Planning Summer & Fall 2025 Reservations. Seasonal Series of "Make & Take" as we move from one end of the country from South Florida to Washington State during favorite seasons in each, loyal friends & community in both.
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Real Food Adocate & Academy brought LBTS community together through Jarvis Hall as we made my Nanas recipe for stuffing, sweet potatoes, potaoe casserole & gravy... features friends gardens to accent fresh herbs.
In Lauderdale By The Sea Florida, we enjoy the atmosphere of family, We created stuffing from scratch, melted real butter, cubed the loaves, grated carrots, diced onions, brought in fresh rosemary, sage. parsley & more. We stuffed the raw turkey, place into the baking bag, with flour, all closed down for baking hours of delicious kitchen smells.
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Sights & sounds & smell inspire memories from many regions of our mind & body, bringing forward long forgotten moments. Recently my friend offered to share her family recipe for baking ginger mollasses cookies together, it brought a rush of connection to my warm gentle Nana as a little girl, who always had ginger molasses cookies & saltine crackers waiting for me upon visiting. I felt safe there, loved & a peaceful listening ear of my Nana, alongside her little teacup poodle "Boogie" who watched over her. The music may be Blue Danube Waltz in the background, she always had time for me....Nana you hold a special place in my heart.
So from all Nanas, Gramma, Grandmothers & any other nickname one may carry, as we have found memories of yesteryear, a candle is sent ahead to share a loving hug & kiss from here, now & then to bridge the generations. 3/4 cup butter softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 egg well beaten 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/4 cup flour 2 tsp each baking soda, cinnamon, & ground ginger 3/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp white sugar Directions; Cream together butter & brown sugar, add eggs & molasses, add remaining ingredients except white sugar. Mix well wrap dough to chill and create balls, dip/roll in white sugar, place on baking sheet 3 in apart. 375 bake oven. Thank you credits: Andrea from Mattawa Canada meeting in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida
My recent personal research found some old time solutions for skin, & fractures to try out. I have chosen to rub into my daily routines for skin, fractures & bones In asking around from other childhood memories and personal experiences I have gained great connection in history and community.
Its time to put on the hot tea, pull out the old reference books, eat from the legacy of ones wisdom shared from grandmas & grandparent with values on all kind of topics. The day when gardens held family dinner and heart nutrition for community and soul....a slower kindness & hospitality. I do not know of others, but I miss the pace to seek out a gentle atmosphere from another time. I love the smell of herbs in salad, benefits of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables with simplicity. www.realfoodadvocate.net
The body keeps score.. while a long forgotten injury may become the emergency injury in the moment. Eating right today will thank you in the future.
Color. Consistent .Care. Calm & Confidence in a Peaceful Grateful Heart  Delicious to say the least. The perfect blend with fresh grind of coffee beans brewed up using a French press, adding unsweetened cocoa powder, ginger & cinnamon, the sweet is from Blackstrap Molasses, no additional sugar, iced with milk or cream added. So many options to play with, almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, macadamia milk, or whole milk. I make it with ice and coffee base throughout the day. As the ice melts it brings extra water for hydration. Since my recent reminder of the importance to add extra Iron into the diet, molasses is the perfect fit. I love to explore the alternatives, health benefits, less sugar, greater flavor, & of course less cost! 
Playing around with food ingredients is a favorite kitchen test time, developing the newest snack from "Real Food*New Life offering "Make & Take" interactive kitchen instruction. Simply Raw Protein Power quickly loved at presentations, fieldtrip picnics, & community classes. Boost your energy with ingredients that bring greater iron into the mix, & helps to balance blood sugar & more. Next up March 26,2025 @ LBTS Lauderdale By the Sea, Florida. Text Registration Required. Available : Contact Group events
The occasional from Days gone by, I remember the need to strengthen this vital mineral. In pregnancy, digestion was more challenging with tablets, then capsules & I was coached to cook items more in cast iron skillet, & choose specific foods to boost the outcome. My resent blood work revealed how low I have been in iron, so i set off to research new food options to correct as needed. I'm grateful to rediscover new tastes recently a festival of color rolls out delicious bounty full of nutritious flavors. Our bodies are aware of our needs in vitamins, minerals & supplements as we are drawn to eat items needed, learning to listen to our individual body is critical for best health. ..Iron is not produced in the body & must be absorbed by what you eat... greatly needed for growth & development. We all have favorite menu items that more then qualify for this essential mineral in regular daily consumption of Iron. Raw spinach salad, crab, quinoa, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, almonds, almond butter, include banana for potassium, salmon for Omega-3, a healthful journey for sure. The occasional indulgence of seafood mac & cheese tempts me every time! But Hey, its high in Iron! Health & Wellness embraces your whole body with holistic priorities & practical choices from nature. Wellness Waffles 12 oz $20 Cashapp $marciagreen62 Real Food * Real Life $25 Vol 1 signed copy RFA Personal Journal Workbook $35 RFA Signature Solution RFA Personal growth Consult Intro & Intake $195 Personalized; Real Food Advocate
Collaborative Community Celebration with Lauderdale By the Sea South Florida, Real Food Advocate, & local LBTS Garden Club. Plans in the works March 12 ,2025.....Samples & Decor with Italian flavor & more of Real Food Advocate presentation. As we finalized the evening of health & wellness to share with the community. We had Italian squash gnocchi w/ fresh herb sage sauce. made by a favorite LBTS Garden Club community member, & Real Food Advocate facilitating menu choices & direction; Honey ricotta dip, bagel chips, anti-pasta salad, Vegetable pizzas spread with garden goodness with herbs & tomatoes, onions, olives; Specialty sweet dessert pizza w/ local mandarin orange cheese spread, topped with fresh pear, orange slices, mozzarella cheese & herbs. Our huge salad included multi colored cabbage green & red, onions, fresh rosemary, sage, moringa, kale, mustard topped with our Real Food * Real Life inspired instructor, fresh orange juice, ginger, onion, herbs slow simmered until serving.
Benefits of Butterfly pea flower begin in the color of nature for this beneficial tea, lemon changes the color to a magical fuchsia syrup with Farmhouse grown lavender enticing your pallet. Real Food advocate designed this delicious creation to awaken your tastebuds, & may be available for purchase through private presentations & events. Contact to order &/confirm coast to coast seasonal schedules" 'Make & Take" interactive instruction events with required reservations. Limited space
Our Wellness Waffles have been in the works testing breakfast batches as mentioned earlier November 11, 2024 realfoodadvocate.net blog. Its HERE to celebrate our "Make & Take" Kitchen Class creating Butterfly Lavender Syrup March 5,2025 @ 1-3pm syrup samples over Wellness Waffles. For those needing to reduce wheat & gluten in their lifestyle menu shift, enjoy flavors of nature joining the party. Wellness Waffles Make & Take workshop next on March 19,2025 2pm-330pm *Reservations Required Instruction includes "in the moment" chef connection, taste test with health & wellness, Real Food Advocate Instructor, lifestyle coach in LBTS Lauderdale By the Sea Community Center.
Dutch Babe is a known as a German Pancake ; Make , Taste, Take home your very own jar of Berry & Fruit Preserves we create together. Community Class includes ingredients, instructions, flavor in the moment & more with family & friends in the future. We did the conventional recipe showing tall, puffy & delicious and also tried out a gluten free version made Wellness Waffles dense, more cake like, loved by all. Real Food* Real Life Instruction; February, 26, 2025 Lauderdale By the Sea Community Center Kitchen. Reservations Required
 Dutch Baby Recipe;
Melt 1 cube Butter in Iron Skillet or oven safe pan 375 Mix batter : 1 cup flour , 1 cup milk, 9 eggs, 1 teas sea salt Pour into melted butter , bake till high & lofty, Serve warm with berry preserves. Enjoy!! |
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