Protein Rich Pea Soup

Protein Rich Pea Soup

Peas have long been a favorite of mine when it comes to nourishing green vegetables. Many do not know that peas are also one of the most protein rich vegetables available to us. And although I love split pea soup made from dried split peas, this recipe, made from...
Kefir – Easy as 1 2 3!

Kefir – Easy as 1 2 3!

Derived from the Turkish word, keyif, kefir means “good feeling.” Not only do most people find kefir to be great tasting, the potential health benefits of adding kefir to your diet can be significant. Here are a few: It is nutrient dense, delivering vitamins A, B, D,...
Dress UP Your Salad

Dress UP Your Salad

One thing I truly enjoy is a really fresh, organic, multi-plant, salad. But once I started seriously reading labels, I realized that most of my commercially prepared favorite salad dressing had ingredients that were not in the best interest of my health. As Michael...
Awesome Antipasto Salad

Awesome Antipasto Salad

I was recently invited to a large potluck style picnic, and I wanted to bring something healthy, gluten free, and that would be “safe” to sit out for a while at the picnic. After a quick scan of what I’d picked up at the Farmer’s Market I decided to go ahead and toss...