Note: This post is sponsored by Host Defense Mushrooms.  Wait a minute, why do we need to save the bees? My daughter, who fears stinging insects, would want to know. So to answer, I have a question for you. Do you eat any of the following foods? Asparagus, broccoli, celery, squash, and sunflowers for oil, […]

Summer time is full of sun, fun, and salt water. With all the sun exposure and outdoor activities comes new needs in your beauty and nutrient regimen. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and vibrant all summer long! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! During the summer months the heat and humidity is at an […]

Cherries may just be a superhero of stone fruits. Cherries have satisfied food lovers for centuries. Their red color and tangy taste earned cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors and Chinese noblemen. Cherries came to America by ship with the early settlers of the 1600s. Cherries range in color from yellow to […]

Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 3/4 cup)   Agrodolce is Italian for a sweet-and-sour combo, usually achieved with sugar and vinegar. Slightly wilted red cabbage takes on both flavors beautifully and turns a magenta hue that will perk up any pot roast or pork loin. Plump dried cherries will match the texture of the cabbage […]

Ingredients Noodles: 1 large Spaghetti squash 1 zucchini julienne cut 1 carrot julienne cut 1 red pepper julienne cut Sauce: ¼ cup full fat coconut milk ½ to 2/3 cup of tamari sauce (soy sauce if not gluten free) 2 T of red curry paste 2 T grated ginger 4 to 6 cloves of garlic […]

INGREDIENTS 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 1 bunch of Kale, stems removed 4 cloves garlic, dice and sautéed 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 zucchinis, diced 2 yellow squash, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced Oil, salt & pepper 3 sweet potatoes, diced 8 basil leaves, rolled and cut into strips (chiffonade) 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, […]