Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Parsley
Parsley, the world’s most popular herb, is a common accompaniment to many dishes in the kitchen and is often used as a beautiful garnish. A rich source of antioxidants, vitamins C and A all of which are thought to reduce infection rates and keep you healthy. Replete with heart healthy folic acid it is a […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Blueberries
Blueberries are beautiful, sweet, and pumped with fiber with only 80 calories per cup. With all the health benefits that blueberries offer, it’s no wonder they’re becoming more popular all the time. One of my favorite super foods, blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, dietary fiber and tons of antioxidants. You know […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Green Peppers
Bell Peppers are so fun! They’re just like little natural flavorful, attractive, beautiful bell-shaped containers and decorations that you can eat! What more do you want in a veggie – except guess what, it’s not a veggie, it’s a fruit! Surprise! In spite of the word “pepper” in their name, they are not spicy, but […]
It’s Baked Bean Month
It is not surprising to find out that July is Baked Bean Month. After all, baked beans have been a staple of potlucks forever and Independence Day is the quintessential representation of our friend the potluck. There are so many different kinds of baked beans that you can make. I felt it my duty to […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Beets
Now now! Don’t turn your nose up! There’s way more to beets than the purple gushy sliced things you see decorating salad bars all over America. We’re talking fresh beets, the kind that are in season RIGHT now! Beets are amazingly healthy; they tell you that all by themselves by their gorgeous color. Rich in […]
Kohlrabi
What is it you ask? It’s a root veggie, much like a turnip. In fact, kohlrabi means ‘cabbage turnip’ in German apparently. The flavor is much like a broccoli stalk and well, let’s just say they’re delicious and abundant right now! So now that my CSA basket has 4 of them in there, I need […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Thyme
Thyme is one of those ubiquitous spices that everyone seems to have hanging out in their spice cabinets. What you need to know about thyme is that it is not just a spice that sets stews, soups, and a whole slew of different foods apart; it’s good for you too! Full of vitamin K, iron, […]
Fun with Fiber
Fiber is essential to healthy eating, especially if you remember the other corresponding component to filling up with fiber—water. Think for a moment about your garbage disposal. In order to get it flushed out, you must run the water before flicking the switch. This is how you get things moving and cleaned out. Your own […]
Get Out Those Blenders!
For years I’ve been making smoothies for breakfast as the ultimate ‘breakfast in a glass’. They’re fast and easy to make, offer a lot of nutrition, and really help start your day right. When I went to Ireland for two weeks, I was unable to have my go-to breakfast in a glass and felt somewhat […]