Artichokes have a main harvest in the spring when the largest thistles are available (there is a second crop in the fall). Look for artichokes with tight, compact leaves and fresh-cut stem ends. Arugula tastes best in the cool-weather. It will bolt in warmer weather (begin to flower) which brings a much […]
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Spring is here and the asparagus crops are right around the corner. Serves 2-4 1 lb asparagus spears, rinsed well, trim ends and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces 1 T water or broth 4 c portobello mushrooms, diced ½ c sweet onions, chopped 1 garlic scape, sliced 3 T fresh lemon […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
Every year at this time, you start seeing the words detox, cleanse, reboot, and reset or any other idea that it’s time to make some serious changes to clean out your body. Businesses like ours try to capitalize on this trend, offering all kinds of programs and promises that will […]
“I had no idea.” Those are the words I said. They are the words I’ve heard countless others say in the last year. We just didn’t know. We made an assumption that if a product is on the shelves of a store, then it must be safe. But we were […]
What does being healthy mean to me? by Debbie Peterson For sure, it has a slightly different meaning to each and every other person. But what is my definition? I think it’s important to remind ourselves of our definition of health, to remind us why we’re working so hard to […]
These sweet potato and black bean patties are hearty and incredibly simple to make. Made with whole foods, versatile enough to include whatever food you have in the fridge, and packed with fiber, vitamin A, protein, and flavor. 15oz can black beans, well rinsed medium sweet potato, diced, steamed and […]
This simple, hearty dish will satisfy you and nourish you at the same time. Serves 4 gluten free and vegan Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 10-12 baby boo choy, chopped 1 daikon radish, cubed 1 T coconut oil or ghee 1/4 cup stock (vegetable, chicken, beef) salt and pepper to […]
It’s always scary to read about additives and what these chemicals can potentially do. Part of the scariness is that they are in virtually all processed foods in some form or another and most of us are eating some kind of processed food every day as are our kids. One […]
Cravings can come in many forms: salty, sweet, spicy, fatty fried foods… Cravings definitely have a way of potentially derailing our eating goals for the day, but are all cravings created equal? These signs may be our body’s way of indicating that our nutritional needs are not being met. Cravings, […]
You gave up gluten, dairy, processed food, and bravely drank a green smoothie every day for two months…but still refuse to give up your nightly red wine? Welcome to the club. Some diet habits are easier to kick than others; partly because you know eliminating, say, sugar from your diet […]
I first discovered this Brownies recipe at Whole Foods and have made it numerous times, tweaking it to make it my own. It’s a guilt-free sweet with no gluten that satisfies and nourishes. What is better than that? Created by Deb Peterson One of the biggest quests I have in my […]