Apple Fig Compote This super-easy dessert uses apples, figs, and berries and is served warm. 2 apples (cored and sliced thin)1 Cup blueberries or cranberries1 Cup fresh figs (sliced )Juice of one orange and one lemon1 Teaspoons apple pie spice2 Tablespoons pecan...
Roasted Vegetable Salad This is a fall or winter salad. It would be excellent for entertaining or for the holidays. Best of all the presentation is really amazing while the work required to make and serve it is very low! 5 cups greens (preferably “cooking...
Portabella Mushroom Burger This recipe is a homage to my favorite restaurant, Greens, in San Francisco. They offer a vegetarian menu that is so delightful you do not have to be vegetarian to enjoy it. This burger is made with portabella mushrooms and roasted veggies....
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for “fast cooking” is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric...
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for “fast cooking” is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric rice cooker...
Only 1 in 20 Americans consumes enough fiber! This means that 95% of the population is not getting enough fiber to adequately reduce the risks of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Fiber is also linked to the prevention of weight...
How many different types of milk have you tried? There are the standard dairy milks: whole, 2%, fat-free, etc or alternatives to cow’s milk such as goat or sheep milk. Many people prefer non-dairy “milk” such as beverages made from soy, almond, rice, hemp,...
The Mindfulness Challenge provides tools and strategies to help gain more awareness, focus, and presence in our daily lives. This challenge encourages the practice of daily activities to help reduce stress and anxiety, elevate mood, improve performance and...
