Summer Farro Salad

Summer Farro Salad This delicious farro salad has a lot of flavor and best of all, it is a meal all in one bowl. Salad2 cups cooked farro (cooled)4 cups spring lettuce mix1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)1 beet (peeled and sliced thin)1 scallion (sliced)1 cup radishes...

5 Top Tips for the Farmers Market

Farmers’ market season is in full swing! Farmers’ markets offer tons of produce and delicious prepared foods for making healthful and delicious meals, but sometimes getting started at the market can be a bit daunting. You’re in luck, though, because...

Nutrition Strategies for Hot Weather

“It’s the perfect time of year for a steaming plate of spaghetti,” said no one ever in August. Hot food in hot weather is not always desirable, especially if you have to babysit a pot on the stove. With the rising temps, along with the increased costs of...

3 Strategies for Summer Exercise

The sun is shining, the birds are singing — it’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Though you likely won’t be battling your way through snow or rain, summer presents its own unique considerations when it comes to stepping foot in the...

Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes

  Summer Veggie Ravioli with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes A quick and easy dinner using produce from the garden or farmers market. 8 ounces cheese ravioli1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)2 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)2 ears corn (husked and kernels cut off the...

Summer Lentil Garden Bowl

  Summer Lentil Garden Bowl This bowl can be a great base for grilled chicken and fish, or it can remain vegetarian. Lentil salad:2 cups black lentils2 tablespoons parsley (chopped )1 clove garlic1 teaspoon olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarSquash salad:1...