Sound Bites: Connect with Berries this Summer
One of my favorite things about the beginning of summer is the abundance of rhubarb and berries in my garden and at the Farmer’s Market. It marks the opportunity to get more connected to sourcing my...
View ArticleSound Bites: Nutrition, Eggs and the Lives of Chickens
Have you ever been at the grocery store and wondered which eggs to buy? Navigating the egg section, with all of the various labels, can be downright confusing! If you love eggs, then you should know...
View ArticleSound Bites: From Garden to Table
One of my favorite times of the year is now, when the harvest is bountiful whether I’m in my garden or at the local Farmer’s Market. There are plenty of fresh herbs and the zucchini seems to be...
View ArticleSound Bites: Veggie options from the Farmers Market
I hope you have found time this summer to do a little gardening or visit your local Farmers Market! The market is a fun place to get fresh veggies, herbs, honey, jellies, fermented foods and flowers....
View ArticleFood First: Pumpkins your Family will Love
It’s Fall Harvest time and one of my favorite things to do is visit the pumpkin patch with my family. While my kids are off looking for the biggest pumpkin to carve, I’m busy looking for the smallest...
View ArticleFood First: Soup or Chili for that Chilly Day
As the weather gets colder, nothing’s better than a big pot of soup or chili. (Well, except maybe a big pot of chili, a handmade quilt and a lap cat, too!) In any case, having that soup or chili ready...
View ArticleFood First: Holiday Gift Ideas for your Nutty Friends
Do you have friends, family or co-workers who are just a little bit nuts? Here’s a great holiday gift from your kitchen, to show how much you appreciate them! It’s also possible that these nuts will...
View ArticleHealthy Recipe for Older Dogs
We have owned five dogs through the years, and I’ve always wondered if dogs get bored with kibbles. I obtained this recipe from my sister who lives in Romania. She adopted a street dog who completely...
View ArticleFood First: Begin the New Year with small, simple steps to Better Eating
The New Year is a great time to assess where you are at in your life. It’s a time to look at what seems to be working and to acknowledge what may not be working so well. It offers an opportunity to...
View ArticleFood First: Indian Lentils with Rice
Food First means making what you eat a priority. Making it simple, not more complicated than it needs to be! Food First means using food as your medicine. Farm before Pharma, I say! Food First means...
View ArticleFood First: Starting your Day with Warmth
One of the most common questions I get from people is what to have for breakfast. I am a huge fan of having a morning green smoothie. However, in these colder months you may want something warmer and...
View ArticleFood First: Enjoy the Pineapple this month
One thing I hear often from people is how hard it is to keep fresh produce in the house and use it before it spoils. We’ve all had that moment where we open the crisper drawer in the refrigerator, only...
View ArticleFood First: A Single Option to Satisfy your Taste
Want a quick, yummy, nutritious option for lunch or dinner? Of course you do! I love to create one bowl meals that are just that. Instead of making dinner a huge production, just toss together a few...
View ArticleFood First: Simple Eating
Food First means making what you eat a priority. Making it simple, not more complicated, than it needs to be! It means using food as your medicine and listening to your body and giving it what it needs...
View ArticleFood First: A Healthy Pasta Dish for Summer
Want to go dairy-free, but still crave a creamy texture? Want to go gluten-free, but still crave pasta? I’ve got you covered with this very fresh dish that you can make with a few simple ingredients...
View ArticleFood First: Vegetables Ripe for Skewering
What makes August great is the abundance of vegetables in the garden and still plenty of long summer days left to grill! Of course, there also are plenty of fun, summer activities, so I like to keep...
View ArticleFood First: Orange smooths out Everything
One of my favorite strategies for health and wellness is to “add in” nutrient dense foods in the form of a daily smoothie! I’m a big fan of green smoothies, but every now and again I love to experiment...
View ArticleFood First: A Recipe to support your Fall Activity
The fall is always full of activities and so I look for recipes that are going to be easy to prepare, full of nutrients and ready to eat when needed. I created this recipe with a variety of beans for...
View ArticleFood First: A Frittata to Relish All Day Long
I love breakfast foods and enjoy them at any time of the day! This frittata recipe works great as a breakfast, brunch or paired alongside a green salad at dinnertime. Frittata recipes are great in that...
View ArticleFood First: Warm Soup to sustain You in 2017
The New Year is a great time to assess where you are at in your life and determine what seems to be working (or not). It offers us an opportunity to expand, grow, stretch and move more into the life...
View ArticleFood First: Show Yourself some Love with Healthy Snacks
Every year when February rolls around I think about Valentine’s Day and I think about love. I send gratitude for all of the amazing people I get to work with and I think about ways to nurture and love...
View ArticleFood First | A Spring Cleansing for the Body
As spring arrives, I am always thinking about cleansing and preparing my body for the warmer upcoming months. It’s like a spring cleaning for your body! Check out this smoothie recipe that I have...
View ArticleFood First: A go-to salad for greens, fiber
Spring has sprung and everything is coming up green! This is the perfect time to take a cue from Mother Nature and get more greens into your daily eating. I love to sneak them into smoothies, salads...
View ArticleFood First: Eating Lighter with Simple Summer Meals
I love quick, simple and delicious meals in the spring and summer months! It’s a great time to eat lighter and enjoy all the fresh produce from you garden or from the Farmer’s Market. This recipe takes...
View ArticleFood First: Celebrating the Pineapple in July
Summer is a great time to have lots of fresh fruit, veggies and leafy greens on hand! One thing I hear often from people is how hard it is to keep fresh produce in the house and use it before it...
View ArticleFood First: A Satisfying Gluten-free Meal
Want to go gluten-free, but still crave the texture of pasta? Want a satisfying meal that is also dairy free? I’ve got you covered with this very fresh dish that you can make with a few simple...
View ArticleFood First: Chocolate – a powerhouse of nutrition
Do you ever crave a little something sweet? How about chocolate? What kind of chocolate do you opt for? All chocolate is made from cacao beans (also known as cocoa beans). Raw chocolate is unprocessed...
View ArticleFood First: Got a Craving for Crunch & Salt?
Are you someone who craves something crunchy and salty? Then the “crunch” in this recipe is for you! Great on salads or all on their own, these roasted chick peas are a delicious, crunchy source of...
View ArticleFood First: Delicious, Nutritious Soup for Cold Months
Whether I’m concocting a new recipe or searching for a new recipe to try, I aim for one that is both delicious and nutritious! My family enjoys this simple soup and I hope yours will, too! Sweet...
View ArticleFood First: Starting the New Year Off Right
The New Year is a great time to assess where you are at in your life, to look at what seems to be working and to acknowledge what may not be working so well. It offers an opportunity to expand, grow,...
View ArticleFood First: Here’s to Your Health
What do you like to have for breakfast? Are you stuck in a rut and ready for something new? Or maybe you are looking for an afternoon snack to give you some energy! In either case, my favorite solution...
View ArticleFood First: Eat to the Beet!
I just love it when healthy meets yummy and that’s exactly what happens with this recipe! My friend Nathan spent some time living in the Ukraine and picked up this fabulous Borscht recipe from the...
View ArticleFood First: Put a little Spring in your Step
There’s nothing quite like a plate of spring greens after the long cold winter months! They provide an uplifting energy and a natural detoxification that is in total alignment with the season. Arugula...
View ArticleFood First: Wrap your Veggies & Hummus
One of my favorite healthy food strategies is to “shop and chop” on the weekends. It’s a way to get lots of veggies into your week and set yourself up for success by doing a little bit of the shopping...
View ArticleFood First: A Super Spring Salad
One of my favorite healthy food strategies is to make a couple of “grab and go” salads for the week. I love this one because it has plenty of protein and veggies to give you lots of energy throughout...
View ArticleFood First: Summer Snacks from Basil, Peppers
One of my favorite things about summer is all of the fresh basil and peppers in the garden or at the local farmer’s market. It’s a great time to use these fresh garden ingredients to make simple, quick...
View ArticleFood First: Enjoy this incredible Veggie Bowl
One of the best things about late summer and fall is all of the lovely vegetables that are perfect for roasting! This recipe balances the warm, grounded earthy feeling of the fall veggies, with the...
View ArticleFood First: Quick and Easy, Saucy Cheesy!
This is one of the easy “go-to” recipes in my family. There are very few ingredients and you can either make it ahead of time and bake it later or make and bake all at once. Sorry my vegan friends,...
View ArticleFood First: Fall Harvest Time
Fall is my absolute favorite season for so many reasons: the cooler air, the colorful fall leaves, and of course, all the beautiful fall vegetables that can be found in the gardens and at farmers...
View ArticleFood First: Pumpkin Soup for Good Health
It’s Fall Harvest time and one of my favorite things to do is visit the local apple orchard with my family. While my kids are off looking for the biggest pumpkin to carve, I’m busy looking for the...
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