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Tis the season for rich foods and overeating! It’s not that I plan on giving myself a stomach ache, but I do often overindulge in treats and comfort foods over the holiday season. Post-meal regret often sets in when my…
This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Time seems to speed up after Thanksgiving as we all rush around to shop, travel, attend school plays and cram in company parties….
This easy dal recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes, but the longer you simmer this tasty soup, the smoother it becomes! Split pigeon peas are also known as Toor Dal, and have been enjoyed for least 3,500 years….
What do you do when a friend calls you and says he has too much fresh Blue Fin Tuna from a fishing trip? You ask where they are so you can run down to the docks and get some! We…
If you’re looking for a new and fun tasty broccoli recipe, this is it! Blanching broccoli will keep it crunchy, yet bright green. The addition of diced apricots lends a little sweetness to the ginger dressing with vinegar and sesame…
Watercress is an ancient dark, leafy green that grows in natural spring water, and was once enjoyed by the Romans as a staple. It has a strong flavor and is relatives with mustard, radish, and wasabi. This is a wonderful…
Boosting immunity going into the Fall season, especially THIS Fall season, is now more important than ever! Getting sleep, washing hands and staying outdoors are great ways to stay healthy, but nutrition also plays an important role. I’m also all…
During the start of the Pandemic in March, I made huge Costco orders and tried to stock up on things that were shelf stable. So here we are months later, still pandemic-ing, but truth be told, fresh produce has not…
I make a big batch of quinoa every week in my rice cooker, so I have it ready to go for various different meal options. A tasty way to top quinoa is with lightly fried tofu slabs, fresh vegetables drizzled…
Taking the bounty of summer – fresh corn, bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes, I’ve created this delicious vegetarian Summer Harvest Chowder that is hearty, yet low in fat. Although I’ve made recommendations of how many vegetables to use in…
I recently had some spicy bread & butter pickles that were OUT OF THIS WORLD. When all of the pickles were gone, I strugged with throwing the jar away. I actually left it in my refrigerator for a few days…
One of the things I miss most about traveling during the summer, is rolling into little seaside cafes and ordering fresh crab cakes. Paired with a sweet and spicy pepper jelly or lemony tartar sauce, they are one of my…
This is a great way to use up extra lacinato kale! My family doesn’t exactly LOVE kale, but I do try to incorporate it into recipes because it is a healthy, leafy green chock full of vitamins and minerals. This…
Are you looking to switch to a more plant-based diet? Check out this scrambled eggs substitute recipe using tofu. The key for making a tofu scramble is to season it more than you need to! Tofu doesn’t have much of…
It’s bell pepper season! These stuffed bell peppers are easy to prep in advance and then roast right before dinner time, or even pop them on the grill for some yummy outdoor vegetarian eats! These slightly spciy stuffed bell peppers…