Herbs are one of the first arrivals in our gardens—by spring, chives are thriving, mint has made a comeback, and you’ll swear your sage plant is twice as big as it was in fall. And if you don’t have an herb garden, you’ll find plenty of ultra-fresh herbs at farmer’s markets and grocery stores alike.
Springtime is a great time to start looking at your local farmers markets for cleaner and greener foods, especially fruits and vegetables! The highest sprayed (Dirty Dozen™) and the least sprayed (Clean Fifteen™) are two lists published by The Environmental Working Group that can guide you in selection at your local farmers markets! Print the
To eat coconut or not to eat coconut? Recently, the American Heart Association weighed in on the subject, issuing a Presidential Advisory statement urging Americans to avoid saturated fat, including saturated fat in the form of coconut oil. Given how popular coconut oil has become, this has led to an outcry of confusion from the
When you look at what’s in grocery store aisles, dressing is the #1 thing you should make and not buy. Why? Because commercial dressings rely on commercial-grade, heavily refined oils like soy, canola, grapeseed, corn, and safflower, none of which will do any favors for your fresh spring salads. (Because any plant-derived oil can be
Lately we have had some chilly and cold days in Michigan. I love soup when its cold out and this is one of my favorites because its filled with healthy fats like coconut oil and coconut milk. Thai Style Coconut-Chicken Soup 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee 3 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 4
I just picked up a fresh turkey today from my farmer friend and it’s a big one – 26 lbs!!!! This is also the first time I get to host Thanksgiving so I am excited, however, I am not sure how the turkey is going to fit in my oven! I am hoping to have
This is a simple stir-fry you can enjoy for dinner and then lunch the next day! Enjoy:) Serves 4. For the potatoes: 1 pound redskin potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 4 ounces (or more) soft goat cheese For the stir-fry: Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking 1
OMG is what I said when I tasted this pudding! Rich and chocolaty, plus, it has healthy fats in it – how can you go wrong? Serves 4 2 ripe organic avocados 1⁄2 cup whole organic coconut milk 1⁄4 cup grade B organic maple syrup (or add to taste) 1⁄2 cup raw organic cacao powder
Looking for a new salad to try this summer? This is a delicious and easy salad the whole family will love. Great with homemade salsa and guacamole too! Turkey Taco Salad 1 pound free-range, organic, ground turkey 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2-3 teaspoons chili powder 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh
It has been a cold winter here in Michigan and so we have been eating a lot of soups to keep us warm! This my daughter’s favorite soup, so I named it after her. It features lots of eggs in the recipe and I suggest you opt for free-range, organic eggs if possible from your