Strawberry season is upon us, woohoo! I brought home 3 quarts of strawberries from our CSA (community supported agriculture) share yesterday and got to thinking about what I would do with them. Freeze some, make some into all-fruit jam, and. . . strawberry chia pudding! This chia seed pudding was inspired by The Kitchn and is incredibly …
Baked apples say fall like no other healthy real food dessert I know. While classic baked apples are filled with butter, sugar, nuts, and raisins, I like to add some oats for a whole grain twist. These Inside-Out Apple Crisp style baked apples are easy to whip up on a weeknight, weekend, or for a …
This year my husband and I joined the Full Plate Collective, a multi-farm cooperative CSA in Ithaca, NY. It has been absolutely wonderful so far with an abundance of leafy greens like kale, baby red Russian kale, lettuce, arugula, Swiss chard, radishes, turnips, and more. At some point in the “leafy greens” portion of the …
Oh boy! Graduation season has officially arrived. As have all of the wedding showers, baby showers, Memorial Day parties, family picnics, and informal get-togethers. Figuring out what to make if you’re the host or what to bring if you’re a guest can be a bit daunting, especially if you’re on a healthy lifestyle journey and …
If you’re sick of the same old sides with dinner, give this quick and easy recipe loaded with vitamins and minerals a try. The flavors of the quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, and onions combine beautifully to make a colorful side. Salmon, chicken, marinated tempeh, or white beans pair well for a complete real food meal. …
March is National Nutrition Month and I’ve been celebrating it everyday by literally living the motto. . . enjoy the taste of eating right. How about you? Eating “healthy food” that nourishes your body, mind, and soul should not taste like tree bark. It should taste fresh and delicious! If you’ve tried cooking kale or …
