This recipe comes from one of our favorite resources, The World’s Healthiest Foods by George Mateljan. (2 servings) 4 c cold watermelon pieces 8 fresh mint leaves Using a blender, blend together watermelon and mint until well integrated. Strain through a mesh strainer into glasses and garnish with a mint […]
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A side dish perfect for summertime. It’s light, bright, and so simple to put together. Ingredients: 2 green zucchinis, “spiralized” ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley, roughly torn or chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Cut off […]
Last week kale was growing abundantly in the garden, and now it’s mint! And what incredible brightness this amazing herb adds to this recipe. With the addition of lime, your favorite, summertime watermelon salad’s flavor is revitalized and so refreshing (and it could not be easier to put together!) Ingredients: […]
Summer is officially here, and with this beautiful season comes some hot, steamy days. Instead of cooling off with typical (artificially sweetened) frozen fruit pops, try this nourishing recipe for fruit and yogurt smoothie cups. Filled with natural sweetness, wholesome crunch, and pure protein, these cups are the perfect way […]
Kale is growing absolutely beautifully in the garden lately, and its abundance was the inspiration for this recipe of Kale and Toasted Walnut Pesto. Pesto is a flavorful sauce that can be added to a slew of dishes. Traditionally made with basil, this recipe uses lots of kale in its […]
Chocolate Avocado “Ice Cream” Serves 2-3 1 large ripe Hass avocado, chopped ½ c canned coconut milk ¼ c honey or maple syrup 3T cacao powder ½ t vanilla Dash of sea salt Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Pour into a container […]
Avocado Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour) 2 t baking powder ½ t. baking soda ½ t. sea salt 1 ripe Hass Avocado 3/4 cup coconut palm or maple sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 1 c plain Greek yogurt 6 oz fresh organic […]
This recipe was copied from the California Avocado Commission’s website and altered just a bit to make it a little more “Nourishing.” Serves 4 1 lb. fettuccine (gluten free or not, preferably whole grain or mixed whole grains) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 T extra […]
fresh, simple strawberry salad
Don’t let your fresh strawberries go to the compost! Freeze them if you have a big bundle and use them in this simple and delicious dish. You have to freeze two layers so plan ahead. raw strawberry and cashew pie first layer 3 bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries {or other […]
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We recently made this at our PLAY. EAT. CHAT. (Part VI) event hosted by Keri Martin of Second Life Bikes. SERVES 6 GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN This recipe, adapted from one in Vegetarian Times is chock full of vitamin C, which is the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, able to neutralize free radicals […]