You are not going to believe how easy it is to make this superfood strawberry chia seed jam. Three ingredients, 10 minutes, and you have a super healthy, sweet and luscious homemade jam that is thickened with chia seeds, instead of a boatload of
Seasonal Foods
Harissa Roasted Carrots and Scallions plus a Spring Menu Planner
Harissa roasted carrots and scallions is the perfect nod to gorgeous spring veggies. Plus, I share a 4-course spring tasting menu, it's a good one! My Mom is an incredible cook. This is not a matter of opinion, it is fact. She is also the ultimate
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Sauce
We are going to file this one under, "good problems to have". The problem? Two people + Five pounds of fruit every week for 24 weeks - One person who doesn't really eat fruit = A LOT of fruit for ME! This is a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture -
In Season: Rhubarb. Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Health Benefits
Hey Rhubarb! This post is full of all the rhubarb intel you need including; when to buy rhubarb, how to store rhubarb, how to cook rhubarb, health benefits of eating rhubarb. Plus 5 delicious and healthy rhubarb recipes! You may have
Homemade Paska, A Family Food Tradition
As I was packing my bags this morning to head home for the holiday weekend, my brain was swirling with warm fuzzy thoughts of my Moms' Easter bread, or Paska. This bread is a "worth it" food for me. Yes, it is made with white flour which is
Yogurt and Chive Mashed Cauliflower
I read an article about Green Thursday in Saveur Magazine this month, Grundonnerstag, or Green Thursday, is celebrated in Germany on the Thursday before Easter. On this day Parishioners are typically given a branch to signify Lenten duties. Over time
SuperFood Pumpkin Cacao Muffins
I want to highlight a recipe this month that hits all notes of comfort food for the season while challenging your perception of sweet a bit. Sweet cravings, sugar consumption, artificial sweetener consumption is something that literally comes up
5 Butternut Squash Recipes to make before fall is over!
I have an affinity for butternut squash, and most other orange flesh veggies. On a chilly fall night I love nothing more than a big plate of sautéed greens and a bowl of something orange. While we are still in the heart of the season run to your
How to Rock Meatless Mondays – My Best Tips to Eat Meat Free One Day a Week
Moving to a 100% plant based diet may not be your thing, but reserving one day a week to go meat free is totally possible and one of the best things you can do for your health. This past weekend as I was strolling through my local farmers market I
Berry Quinoa Salad with Lime Honey Dressing
Yesterday, while at home with my family in Pennsylvania, I went on a long walk with Penelope (my new pup) and my nephew Jonah through the gorgeous country fields behind my Moms' house. In a moment of bravery I took my little pup off leash and let
Memorial Day Recipe Roundup
Ready to kick off the summer season in style? Memorial Day is the official start of grilling season, typically lousy with hot dogs, hamburgers, cole slaw, and pickles. Is there room for some healthy deliciousness in all of this? You betcha! Try
A Trip To The Sugar Shack: A Lesson in Maple Syrup
A visit to a sugar shack sheds some light on how to make maple syrup and the nutritional benefit of maple syrup over sugar. Here in the Northeast these last weeks before spring can be brutal. There isn't much to do, we are all feeling a bit of
