Kick off the holiday season in style with Bacon Wrapped Basil Stuffed Mushrooms. A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went on vacation to the Florida Keys for a little rest and relaxation. We went to a cozy spot...
I find inspiration in so many different ways. From recipes that I’ve already made and enjoy, from foods that are in season, or from dishes that I eat while traveling. I came up with this new recipe using a couple of...
I was recently asked to do a presentation for a wellness program geared toward diabetics. The organization did, however, ask that I use the presentation that they developed. I took a look at the information they wanted me to present...
When September hits it usually means that start of all things pumpkin. Even though I always say that I could eat pumpkin all year round it seems to never happen that way. Chocolate and pumpkin go really well together. I...
All you need is a few ingredients and a few minutes to create this grilled zucchini with pea, mint, and ginger pesto. Fantastic recipes sometimes happen by accident. I was grilling some beautiful zucchini and wanted to add a sauce...
What the heck is spirulina? You may be asking yourself this very question right now. Don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of it before because I didn’t know much about it until about 5 years ago. Ever since I learned...
Numerous traditional diets emphasized the use of herbal teas made from plants that would otherwise not play a large role in the diet. Herbal teas were a way to ensure a diverse and robust nutrient intake. These traditional societies knew...
Taco salads are probably one of my favorite meals. I usually eat homemade taco salads are least twice per week but I could eat one everyday of my life. One reason I make them as often as I do is...
Last summer my husband and I went on a trip to Portland. We went strawberry picking for the first time ever and boy am I still dreaming about those strawberries to this day. I seriously contemplated a trip back this...
