Marinated Kale Salad

I first had this kale salad on a healthy retreat and again at a birthday celebration. Both times we practically licked the bowl clean. So I finally made it at home and every member of my (sometimes picky) family went back for more.  Seriously. It’s a keeper.       1/3 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos [...]

Tortilla Soup

  This soup (shamelessly adapted from a recipe shared by Stephanie Danko) has become a Halloween Tradition and it is a Treat (just ask the neighbors). I love this soup because it feeds plenty and is more than satisfying as a meal. It’s also very flexible. Use leftover turkey (instead of chicken) after Thanksgiving or [...]

The anti-cancer diet GOMBS

The Pink Wave know as BCRF is coming and I too care about the breast cancer awareness but more importantly how we can prevent and heal this awful disease; in fact any disease that keeps us for living a healthy and fun life.  I find it really hard to buy things like fried chicken or [...]

Watermelon and Basil salad

This cooling summer watermelon salad is so easy it’s likely to become your standard summer dish take a long dish. cube or use a melon ball scoop (a round measuring spoon works too) to cut watermelon cube feta cheese thin slice or cut (I use scissors) basil ENJOY!

Chia Seeds

I discovered the wonders of chia seeds in the Fall of 2007 while at Nutrition School.  I am grateful to David Wolfe for introducing us to this superfood.  Prior to that I only new chia to appear around the holidays and always had them targeted for the white elephant gift.  After learning the multiple benefits of chia seeds [...]

Seasonal Spaghetti Squash

In keeping with the season, it’s a great time of year to pick up a delicious spaghetti squash.  Even those who don’t love squash will find this variety uniquely delicious and versitile.  One of the reasons I choose this squash more often than other varieties is that it’s E.A.S.Y. to prepare.  First decide if you [...]

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

One of my (and the kids’) favorite things about the month of October is turning the seeds from our pumpkin carving into delicious savory treats.  I haven’t told them you can also make them sweet treats.  Pumpkin Seeds are some of the most nutritious and flavorful seeds available and while you can buy them year [...]

Treat yourself to the color orange

We all know that oranges are loaded with vitamin C which helps boost our immune system and that carrots are good for our eyes; this time of year it’s fair to recognize the abundance of orange vegetables in season that are loaded with nutrients that prevent and combat a variety of conditions and diseases. Foods [...]

Krispy Kale

Also known as Kale Chips are all the rage.  This is how I learned to love Kale and my kids always ask for more when I make it.  It can be used as a side dish but in my home it doesn’t make it to the table so we just use it for a snack, [...]

Three ways to enjoy Cauliflower

Belonging to the cruciferous vegetable family, Cauliflower is also known for its antioxidant properties and is loaded with vitamin C which is a great reason (as we enter cold and flu season) to add it to your shopping cart. While Cauliflower can be grown year round its natural growing season is late summer to early [...]

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