Enjoy this simple, thick and creamy pudding for breakfast, or as a balanced snack. Loaded with nutrients and versatile, it can be made with a few pantry staples. Better yet: You can make it once and enjoy it for a few days, and you (or any family members) can very easily customize it to your […]
These days, Sunday night is a big cooking night at my house. Sometimes that means a slow-cooked pork shoulder or roast, and sometimes we will roast two chickens at a time (it takes the same amount of time and effort as roasting one chicken). One of the benefits is that there’s enough crispy skin for […]
FINALLY it’s time to harvest the last tomatoes, basil and other fresh herbs, before the first nights of frost. Like every year, now is the time to whip up a big batch of garlicky pesto. Some of it will never even make it to the fridge, but the rest can be frozen in small glass […]
With temperatures changing, many of us are finding themselves craving more warming foods and carbs. Personally, I can’t get enough of hearty stews, thick chilis and velvety fall vegetable soups, now that the nights are getting cooler and we’re digging out our fleece sweaters. While I find it easy to forgo gluten-heavy foods in summer, […]
Yay August! Next weekend is a biggie in Lafayette, CO: The 17th annual Peach Festival is upon us! If you don’t know what this means, let me enlighten you: 30,000 lbs. of certified organic peaches from Morton’s Orchard in Palisade, CO will be yours for the taking – along with live music, hundreds of peach […]
Here’s the first recipe I promised those who got to sample some of this super-refreshing, clean-burning and cleansing smoothie last Friday, in Boulder and/or Lafayette. One taster informed me, with a smile and twinkle in their eyes, that they would rather have their greens in a salad… So, be forewarned: This is not your regular […]
In preparation for a summer smoothie class that I’m teaching, I have been researching dozens, if not hundreds, of smoothie recipes lately. Sadly, I’ve come to the conclusion that many of them may be tasty, but will not support your health. The main problem with these colorful drinks is that they can do a number […]
I’ve been digging up my great-grandma’s herbal recipes, lately. It’s tough to resist the urge to MAKE things – pestos, syrups, salads, liqueurs and other types of deliciousness – when faced with nature’s bounty in the late spring. A favorite in May is this two-ingredient cough syrup that’s been used in my family for many […]
Pack these guys for a snack, or keep them handy for an after-dinner treat! These babies are super-satisfying, gluten-free and vegan, and they pack a nutritious punch. Enjoy the crunchy, chewy, melty goodness of these, while fully aware that you are doing something amazing for your body. Makes: 50 bites Difficulty: Easy Recipe adapted from […]