Was last Tuesday your final official Taco Tuesday night? Did you wake up on Wednesday promising to quit meat? Yes. I understand. After a summer of hot dogs, hamburgers and BBQ, lots of people choose to regroup. That means there is a new focus on adding more fruits, grains and veggies to their plates. Maybe it’s the whole … Read More
Watermelon is absolutely one of my all time favorite flavors. I love it in everything from grown up beverages to kid friendly treats. When thinking of hot childhood summers, every memory includes a flashback of the juicy redness. I remember when my friends in the south showed me how to add salt to it. I thought that was … Read More
Roasted carrots are on my plate at least twice a week. I love how the heat of the oven brings out all of the flavor with very little effort. Before I started exploring plant-based nutrition, I was a shredded carrot girl. There would be just enough added to a salad to make it look interesting. Learning how to … Read More
Salad dressing may be an afterthought in some households but not here. I start thinking about what goes on the greens before anything else. Let’s be honest. When you hear plant-based nutrition, doesn’t your mind fill with images of salad? Or how about images of rabbit food? I do eat a lot of greens but not without some … Read More
Joining a CSA is an awesome way to get more produce on your plate. You can eat fresh and support local farmers at the same time. Here’s the concept. You pay a fee for a share and receive a weekly or monthly basket of fresh in season produce. I recently planted a garden with support from The Stone … Read More
I first experienced Mexican street corn as a child at a food festival in the south Bronx. Dozens of people young and old waited on line. There were rows and rows of ears of corn spinning all at once on a huge grill. By the time I had the first one in my hand and of course my … Read More
Why Organic Waffles? I love a weekend brunch with home made Belgian style waffles. I love to eat them even when it’s not the weekend. They are larger and offer deeper pockets than traditional waffles. That makes them perfect for holding onto maple syrup and fruit. Like a good pizza, good waffles come from a good mix. I … Read More
Plant-based and Memorial Weekend go together like sunshine and lemonade. Bet you never thought you would see those two ideas together! Don’t panic. Yes, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer. There will be lots of burgers and hotdogs on the grills. Roll your eyes as your neighbors make a big deal out of getting a … Read More