Roasted Chickpea Snacking: 3 ways
Truth be told, cake, chocolate and ice cream are not my guilty pleasures, it’s those devilish crisp and salty chips that tempt me. When I was in junior high, I used to let my brown-bagged lunches pile up on the bottom of my locker and, instead, would buy a bag of either All Dressed or […]
Beautifying Antioxidant Overnight Oats
The Overnight Oats Sensation— Overnight oats can be made well in advance, which is perfect for busy mornings. You can add super-foods such as antioxidant-rich berries for your immune system, chia seeds to support digestion, and cinnamon that helps balance blood sugars. By having a filling breakfast you boost your metabolism for the rest of […]
Garden Potato, Leek & Fennel Soup
As the temperature is beginning to drop and the trees are changing from green to beautiful gold and ruby red tones, I find myself moving away from the salads and fruit plates of the summer months and craving heartier dishes, such as bowls of warm, wholesome soups. A lovely friend of mine dropped off a […]
Cucumber, Kohlrabi Basil Salad with a Citrus Red Wine Vinegar
Kohlrabi is a funny-looking vegetable and I always have a hard time describing the flavor when someone asks me what it tastes like. It’s somewhere between a turnip and a radish. It’s great added raw to salad and is also nice as a grilled vegetable. Being a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, […]
Simple Pulp Vegetable Broth
Juicing is a great way to consume an abundance of raw vegetables in a quick and convenient way so that your body can easily assimilate its nutrients. The only downside to juicing, in my opinion, is the amount of insoluble fiber that gets left behind as pulp. Insoluble fiber supports the movement of foods through […]