I love celebrating the Solstices with family and friends around a nice outdoor fire ring. With, of course, delicious (and nutritious!) food and drinks. For those of us who love chocolate, this is not that pre-packaged envelope of sugar sweet, lacking depth, beverage...
I love the Friday pop-up produce stand one of our local farmers puts together. Having the opportunity to get fresh, local, organic produce year round is indeed a joy. Last week I picked up a pretty delicata squash and one of my favorite calcium rich greens, arugula. I...
Mung beans are one of the best plant-based sources of protein. They’re rich in essential amino acids (the ones that our body cannot produce AND they are high in important vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. They deliver a whopping 14.5 grams of protein per cup...
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...
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,...
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...