10-spice vegetable soup
The ultimate bowl of comfort food, made with a decadent creamy broth and loaded with an array of health-boosting spices and vegetables. Be sure to soak the cashews in water…
Chickpea and Orzo Salad
Craving mouth-watering, a little-salty, a bit crunchy goodness? On a sunny summer day when you’d rather be at the beach, taking a river walk, kayaking, biking, this simple, easy, and…
Colorful food is not only gorgeous, it’s good for you
I have a confession to make. I got a camera. Yup, took the plunge – and my gifted photographer child – to the camera store, signed up for a lesson…
Linguine with summer vegetables
Light and Refreshing Summer veggies make for a light and refreshing, yet hardy end-of-summer pasta meal. Linguine With Summer Vegetables Ingredients 3/4 pounds linquine 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive…
Kale, Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
Hearty Protein-Rich Meal Wonder what’s for dinner tonight? You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry – canned black beans, quinoa, and spices. Purchase kale and avocado on…
Chia seeds – not just for show and tell
A long-time friend came over for dinner and brought dessert. She dug into her bag and withdraw a Mason jar filled with brown, gelatinous, wriggly matter. ‘Lordie,’ I thought, ‘this…
Vegan salad – hearty and filling
My favorite time of the week is Sunday morning. It doesn’t matter one lick if it’s raining or sunny, hot or cold. Pouring over the paper, especially The Boston Globe…
Nasoya just made my day
For tofu lovers, this organic super firm tofu means no towel-wrapped tofu bearing the weight of your iron skillet. Just delicious ready-to-go goodness made with organic non-GMO whole sprouted soybeans.…
Sugar in your bread?
Bread is a rarity in our house these days. Not that we don’t like it, just the opposite, we love it. Especially the just-baked loaves that you slice yourself, double…
Smashing green spring salads
I hate to sound judgmental but iceberg lettuce is useless. Other than a vehicle for Thousand Island or bleu cheese, it serves no essential nutritional purpose. In writing my diet…