Dressing it up
It’s the time of year when spring greens start to pop up in gardens and at farmers’ markets. Packed with vitamins and minerals, tender greens are an easy way to increase your intake of vital nutrients without a lot of effort. They are low in calories and high in...
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Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth offering samples at the farmers’ market one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Dump Meals
I like to cook…but not all the time. While I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen and pride myself on being able to make “a little go a long way," sometimes I don’t have the time, don't take the time, or don’t feel like taking the time to think through preparing yet...
Fall caldo verde
During recent travels, I came upon a basic recipe for caldo verde. The popular Portuguese dish, known as green soup, is made from potatoes, kale, olive oil, and salt. This traditional blend of nutrient-rich ingredients makes caldo verde a warm and soothing soup on a...
Dressing it up
It’s the time of year when spring greens start to pop up in gardens and at farmers’ markets. Packed with vitamins and minerals, tender greens are an easy way to increase your intake of vital nutrients without a lot of effort. They are low in calories and high in...
Kombucha [kôm boo’ cha]
I remember the first time I sampled kombucha. My father-in-law found a booth offering samples at the farmers’ market one Saturday morning, and he dared me to try it. The stringy live culture in the bottom of the cup gave me pause, but I wasn’t about to back down from...
Turmeric
It’s that time of year…when my body begins to crave warmer foods. Temperatures are dropping, and it takes an extra layer to keep my core warm. Drinking warm beverages is one way I nourish myself during this fall transition, and few things are more comforting than...
Dump Meals
I like to cook…but not all the time. While I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen and pride myself on being able to make “a little go a long way," sometimes I don’t have the time, don't take the time, or don’t feel like taking the time to think through preparing yet...
Fall caldo verde
During recent travels, I came upon a basic recipe for caldo verde. The popular Portuguese dish, known as green soup, is made from potatoes, kale, olive oil, and salt. This traditional blend of nutrient-rich ingredients makes caldo verde a warm and soothing soup on a...