Food

You can take lots of short cuts in this lemony kale, bean and barley soup and have it ready in 30 minutes! Any veggie broth will do. I always keep a supply of bouillon on hand so I can make…

Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family, a cross between water mint and spearmint, and it’s most often used as a flavoring in breath mints, candies and other foods. My most favorite way to enjoy peppermint is brewed…

This crispy green tea matcha shortbread have white chocolate chips in it to make it #extra I used culinary grade green tea powder from Aiya Matcha – the tea powder is rich and delicious and gives the cookies a tasty…

This post is sponsored by Greek Gods but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It’s hard being good in a sea of holiday goodies and treats, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy seasonal flavors! Gingerbread…

I recently went on a holiday gathering up to the mountains and found myself inspired by the surrounding nature. The leaves were golden, the air was crisp, and giant pine cones were gathered at the base of towering trees. Because the…

This vegetarian gluten-free quiche is not exactly ‘healthy’ as it has tater tots in it (and those are of course fried), but it’s a perfect quick quiche for a vegetarian and gluten-free crowd! The potato bites give this quiche structure…

 The following article was written by Lauren Grant from the New Hope Network. I LOVE that she put this handy plant-based guide together with costs. If I had a dollar for every time I heard that plant-based eating is expensive,…

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. When I am having a party or helping with large events, wine enthusiasts like myself know that that Grocery Outlet is a great place to find value wines at a…

I just returned from the 2019 PMA Fresh Summit. It was a lot to see and digest, but here are my initial trend picks for the show. I’ll have individual product features coming up in the new few weeks.  Winner…

Living in Southern California, we thrive on Mexcian food. It’s not unusual for our family to eat it several times a week in different forms. This week I was playing around with my layered enchilada bake and decided to add…

While candy will never be considered a health food, taking a few extra seconds to read the label on your sweet treat can help you make a choice that’s better for you and the planet. Seeing palm oil on the ingredients list…

It’s almost time for the 2019 PMA Fresh Summit and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s been five years since I have attended the Produce Marketing Show and I think I needed the break in between to recover because it’s…

This easy to prepare raw salad has no lettuce leaves, but is very much a salad! The vegetables hold up well in the refrigerator, so it’s a great salad to make for a work lunch or entertaining. Filling, tasty and…

Impossible and Beyond, beware! Here are four new alternative burgers taking aim at flexitarian wallets. Also, more vegetarians are becoming wary of GMO or non-organic ingredients in their meat-free options. Find out which new meat-free burger has no GMOS and…

Pineapple rice has so much going on that it could be a side dish, or a meal in itself. I like to put lots of colorful veggies in it for visual and for the bonus health benefits. Kids typically like…