Spring is my favorite season! I love the lift in energy and mood that comes after a dark, brooding winter and the blush of cherry blossoms, birdsong and peppering of flowers throughout the city never fails to make me smile. This spring I noticed rhubarb at the local market. Rhubarb has such a short season …
Asparagus is a member of the Lily family, so it makes sense that it would emerge as one of the signs that spring is finally here. It is high in fiber, folate and potassium. Asparagus contains bone-building vitamin K along with many antioxidants, including vitamins E, A and C as well as saponins – a type of …
This peanut lime vinaigrette is an adaptation from a recipe recommended to me by a member of the VIBRANCE Village of Health on Facebook. The lime lightens up the sauce a lot and, unlike a traditional peanut sauce, this one does not feel heavy and comforting for winter, but rather light and refreshing and best …
If you’ve ever had legit Mexican food these will taste familiar. It’s common to soak onions in lime and water to reduce the pungency of them before adding them to tostadas, tacos, and other South of the Border street food. I took the traditional method a step further by adding salt and letting the onions …
Dying Easter eggs is practically a must-do for any home with children. Once the fun is over, parents left with a dozen eggs or more that need to be painstakingly plowed through. Most people I know will make deviled eggs or egg salad, and honestly the same old recipe gets weary after awhile. I mean, …
Now that I am sitting on a modest amount of rose infused honey I’m feeling the urge to incorporate this unique item into meals and snacks. I’ve mixed it into plain yogurt with raspberries (Food of the Goddess, I tell you!) and tonight I made a Persian style spice rub, mixed it with the honey and …
September is back to school and the transition into autumn, which means a rash of sniffles shall soon be descending upon your home and workplace. Elderberry is a daily tonic we use in our home to keep the little munchkin sniffle free. It’s also a great daily tonic for adults, and being of age we …
This recipe was adapted off of one I found on Cooking Light to utilize leftover tarragon and thyme from my Dairy-free Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce recipe. The bright flavors work very well for spring, or any meal that needs a lively boost. I found the Parmesan (if used) creates a pesto-like experience – a great option …
This recipe was initially inspired by a Matcha salad dressing I saw on a smoked salmon salad at Whole Foods, and further inspired by DoMatcha, a matcha tea company whose recipe, along with Whole Foods, served as the template for this creation. The earthiness of the matcha is well paired with the acidity in the …
It’s still a little chilly, but signs of spring are coming. This recipe is a wonderful choice for spring or winter – dandelion greens are a great spring green, rich in highly absorbable calcium as well as iron. To make this recipe in fall or winter, substitute a heavier green like collards or kale! …
