When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! When a good friend brings you a big box of organic Asian Pears from her backyard, you make crumble - of course! We all devoured a bunch of these tiny morsels of crisp juiciness as is, but I also couldn't resist the opportunity to embrace the changing of the seasons and surprise my family with a tasty treat. This recipe works with any kind of pear …
Fresh, Flavorful Oregano Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Fresh herbs are a great way to jazz up the flavor and nutrition of almost every dish! A fresh green oregano salad is an easy way to see the power of fresh herbs at work and experience the enhancement they bring. In fact, many herbs actually have medicinal properties, as well as being primal diet friendly ingredients rich in vitamins and minerals. Dr. Rick Henriksen (from Kestrel Wellness) and I …
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Sparkling Lavender Citrus-Ade
Nothing says SUMMER like homemade lemonade! While, many versions are packed with sugar, this refreshing recipe uses a touch of local honey, sparkling water, a variety of citrus and FRESH lavender to quench your thirst and treat your tastebuds. Fresh lavender may pop up at your local farmer's market, in your CSA box, or even in your own backyard. This versatile herb is often used in essential …
Kohlrabi Carrot Roast
What's kohlrabi and what do I do with it? As a potentially intimidating vegetable that you may see at your local Farmer’s Market, in your CSA (community supported agriculture) bag, or possibly in your nearest health food store, kohlrabi is simple to use in a variety of healthy real food meals, and has a taste and texture that’s easy to incorporate into many dishes. Personally, I think of it as a …
Arugula Shiitake Saute
I LOVE the spicy bite of arugula, especially from our local farm. However, not everyone is a fan of the peppery flavor that this springtime green offers and one easy way to mellow it out is to slightly cook it. This recipe could be just what you need to look at this nutritional powerhouse in a new way. It's also quick, easy and super tasty! As a versatile green, I encourage you to try arugula …
Cranberry Macadamia Bites
I'm a sucker for "bites," as I call them. They are easy snacks for kids and healthier dessert-style treats for grown-ups. Naturally, my boys (and my hubby) are the guinea pigs to finding the balance between sweet and nourishing, and I encourage you to experiment and tweak in much the same way. The key to this recipe is quality ingredients. I've made these bites before with macadamia nuts that had …
