A Summer Poem

Posted August 20th, 2021

From Blossoms From blossoms comes this brown paper bag of peaches we bought from the boy at the bend in the road where we turned toward the signs painted Peaches. From laden boughs, from hands, from sweet fellowship in the bins, comes nectar at the roadside, succulent peaches we devour, dusty skin and all, comes […]

Nutrition Nuggets Hummus Recipe

Nutrition Nuggets Recipe: Hummus

Posted March 9th, 2015

This homemade hummus recipe tastes fresher than anything you’d buy in the store and is super easy to make. Hummus is packed full of good nutrients like fiber, protein, folate, manganese, iron and “good fats” (monounsaturated & polysaturated).

Warm Up With Warm Spice Recipes: Cranberry, Chocolate, Ginger Cookies

Posted October 23rd, 2014

Cranberry, Chocolate, Ginger Cookies – As the days get chillier, warm up with one of our warm spice recipes.

Warm Up With Warm Spice Recipes: Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup Recipe – As the days get chillier, warm up with one of our warm spice recipes.

Warm Up With Warm Spice Recipes: Ginger Tea

Ginger is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, and has some anti-nausea properties, as well. Make this easy great ginger tea.

Roasted Vegetables and Farro

Roasted Vegetables and Farro

Posted September 30th, 2013

In my quest to find yummy meatless recipes, I discovered faro, a versatile whole grain that my family loves. Match that with roasted vegetables and it doesn’t last long on the table.

Vegetable Tart

Vegetable Tart Recipe

Posted June 24th, 2013

I admit it, I am a meat lover, but I am trying to get on the “meatless Monday” train – maybe not always Monday, but I try to make at least 2 of our family weekday meals meatless each week.

blueberries

Blueberries Pack a Powerful Punch

Posted June 10th, 2013

Summer is blueberry season and there is nothing like fresh blueberries to top off a bowl of cereal, bake in a pie, or just enjoy on their own. These are just a few tasty ways to celebrate summer.

broccoli

Broccoli: Bursting with Benefits

Posted June 3rd, 2013

This cruciferous vegetable is full of powerful nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. Enjoy this recipe for Meatless Monday or any day.

cranberry-relish

Cranberries: Relish the Thought!

Posted May 27th, 2013

Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as a nutrient called anthocyanin. Enjoy this new recipe.