We enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends this past weekend. Before we left, they loaded us up with salad greens, fresh from their garden. I've been inspired to have salad all week, including: Salad Suppers Salad suppers can be one of the healthiest meals you can eat. Fight disease, thwart your hunger and look your best with ...Read More...
Over the years, I've worked with clients who don't like vegetables. I mean, they really don't like vegetables. I'm thinking specifically of one who would only eat peas, carrots, iceberg lettuce and white potatoes. And another who argued with me (unsuccessfully) that French fries and ketchup are vegetables. These two and so many more have challenged ...Read More...
Today was another CSA delivery and I'm still trying to get used to accommodating vegetables showing up on my doorstep. It's a little challenging to use them since we don't get to choose what arrives, but that's also part of the fun. Although this week I did mutter to myself "Really? Cabbage again?" This week's delivery ...Read More...
Parades, fireworks and cook-outs. Must be the 4th of July! It’s the perfect day to get together with friends and family for a cook-out. Cook-outs aren't typically the healthiest meals in the world, but they are fun. Here are some thoughts about how to make your next cook-out a little bit better for you: • Rethink ...Read More...
I find that most people don’t eat enough vegetables, for a variety of reasons. They don’t like them, don’t know how to cook them, hated them as a kid and so on. None of those reasons changes the fact that vegetables are vital to a healthy diet. Why You Should Eat More Vegetables There's a garden-full of ...Read More...
Okay, it's not quite spring yet. But it's starting to feel like it with warmer temps and lots of sunshine. How I eat really changes as the temperatures rise. No longer craving hot, belly-filling comfort food; I seek out fresh and bright flavors like Light Pea Soup. I add freshly picked mint to practically everything. And ...Read More...
All this month we've been highlighting quick & easy summer recipes. The added bonus in each recipe? Super-charged nutrition! Let's continue the trend with salad suppers. Summer's heat makes it a perfect time to make more salads. They take very little effort and won't heat up your already hot kitchen. And they can be one of ...Read More...
Summer gives us a bounty of fresh fruits & vegetables. A walk through your local farmer's market is like a trip to a candy store: all bright colors and fresh flavors. The bonus? All of summer's "candy" is good for you too! All month, we'll load you up with delicious recipes that make the most of ...Read More...
