Millet is my new quinoa. It is such a great grain (technically a seed). Did you know that millet is often found as the main ingredient in bird seed…but I assure you it is not just healthy for birds. Just...
This recipe is one of my favorite go to meals when life gets busy. On the weekends I soak and cook a huge batch of quinoa or millet and roast a huge batch of seasonal vegetables to keep on hand...
Fresh herbs are some of my favorite ingredients to cook with because they add so much flavor and nutrients to so many dishes. If you grow your own they can also be the cheapest organic food you can get your...
The summer is full of great seasonal produce. Our grocery stores and farmers markets are bursting with fruits and vegetables, some of which we only ever see this time of year. I often associate the seasons based on what the...
Canned baked beans are a summer grilling staple. When you think of warm weather grilling, what side dishes do you think of? Corn on the cob, watermelon, pasta salad, and baked beans. Soon your go-to will be BBQ Baked Lentils! When...
The fun side for me when growing my own food or even being involved in a CSA is the part where you get to use the produce that you get. I have nothing against fennel and would even say that I enjoy...
I recently came across a recipe contest that was calling for salad recipes that somehow included 3 things: avocado, olive oil, and almonds. Oh my. This is the salad recipe that was born. I have been in love with chopping...
Eating seasonally is something that I believe in whole heartedly. Right now in my garden one of the things I am growing is zucchini. If you have ever had a garden you know that sometimes it is a challenge coming...
My husband and I went out to dinner the other night and I saw something on the appetizer menu that I had never seen at a restaurant before. Kale chips! I have heard of kale chips and saw so many...
