All I wanted was a crispy bit of whole grain toast. Too much to ask? I don’t think so. And the only decision I wanted to make was: sweet potato spread or freshly made homemade butter? That’s right, freshly homemade organic butter. Yum. The butter might have won out, I think, but I opened the [...]
Tags: bread pudding, farm stand, farmers market, leftovers, organic, peaches, recipes, vegetables and fruitsHappy accidents or complete disasters, mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about.
Case in point…
The first time I made dinner for a boy was a disaster. Food this bad should be outlawed. Seriously. But there I was—17 and feeling pretty cocky about my mad kitchen skills. [...]
There are many reasons to include locally grown produce in your healthy diet–from supporting your local economy to reducing your carbon footprint. And did you know that locally grown produce is also better for you? Vegetables and fruits are at their most nutritious when they’re allowed to ripen before harvesting, and because they’re not being [...]
You’ve heard the lament—or maybe you’ve even uttered it yourself, “Why is everything that’s good so bad for you?” So often when we talk about eating a healthy diet, we’re thinking about all the things we can’t have…we feel restricted, denied, deprived. In this way, we set ourselves up and make things harder than they [...]
Making a change to healthy eating habits can feel like a daunting task. What can you eat? What can’t you eat? Where do you begin? Relax—good health doesn’t have to be complicated
Pick a Healthy Habit
Starting small is the best way to create bigger, lasting changes toward being healthy. Drinking water, for example, is a great [...]
Not long ago someone asked me what I thought would be a good first step toward a healthy diet. I suggested adding more leafy greens, and right away, she said, “Oh, I can’t eat that much rabbit food.” I laughed, but I get it. Knowing you need to make a change and being ready to [...]
Changing with the Seasons
Remember this winter when steaming, hearty soup sounded so-o-o good? It seemed to warm you up inside and out. At the time, that was a great plan for a healthy diet. Now that crocuses and daffodils have begun cropping up, spring is here and it’s time to change our eating habits. As [...]
