Fonio was a last minute discovery. Pronounced Phon-yo, the package caught my eye because there was a map of Africa on the front of the bag. So the backstory is that I was shopping online for a few items to restock my pantry. We were out of quinoa and that signaled an emergency. Ever since I started leaning … Read More
Tostadas are popular in my house because we all have different personalities. My husband loves the savory. My daughter loves the sweet. I love to lay a bunch of toppings out on the table just to see what they will do. We are a house of snackers so making tostadas is a great way to satisfy everyone’s taste … Read More
There was a time when Easter meant a feast of meats. We decked out our annual dinner table with ham, roasted chicken and lamb chops. We were carnivores and the more meat dripping in butters, sugars and gravies the better. But things are different now. We don’t cook that way any more. When I started leaning into a … Read More
Red beans and rice is one of those side dishes that appears visually intricate but always tastes simple yet delicious. I am a recovering carnivore. I never imagined a time when my red beans would not be simmering with seasonings, peppers and lots of sausage. Remixing my plate means leaning away from animal products. I’m having fun and … Read More
February is over but let us not forget that heart disease and strokes are the number one killer of women. Be vigilant all year. Since we have just started National Women’s Month, it’s the perfect time to hear from Dr. Maggie Cadet. If you know my journey into the world of plant-based nutrition then you know it started … Read More
Food is medicine. I now know that to be true after learning how to add more plants to my plate. Each day, I am literally tasting the rainbow! I had always considered myself to be someone who wasn’t necessarily hooked on junk food. In my mind, if I wasn’t eating fast food and frozen meals then I wasn’t … Read More
Valentine’s Day comes once a year but I could literally make these truffles seven days a week and not feel guilty at all! Creamy and bursting with chocolate, I don’t know how they are not on my to do list at least once a month. What’s really cool is that I only use used two ingredients to make … Read More
The Super Bowl is all about the snacks in my house. We look forward to watching the game but we definitely look forward to snacking. We are Denver Broncos fans but we watch every year no matter who is playing. I have fond memories of the most incredible tailgating parties right outside of Mile High Stadium. If we … Read More