Here’s a product that I’ve been using for the last 2 months that’s worth sharing with you. Collagen Peptides from Vital Proteins boasts many health and anti-aging benefits. Not only is it good for hair, skin and nails, but aids digestion and supports joint and muscle health. The range of benefits is wide and varied depending on the individual. For … Read More
This is the coolest, must have new garden accessory I have seen in a long time. It’s called “The Roo Apron”, created by entrepreneur Tamara Cullen. It’s created for all kinds of gardening and harvesting tasks, made of canvas and waterproof rip-stop nylon. Click on this link to watch the video demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCnJt5XGW5k and for more info on where you can … Read More
Our garden is planted and with the sunny, warm temperatures we’re having, seeds are bursting into sprouted lettuces, kale, chard and lots more. In a few weeks we will have more lettuce than we know what to do with. Since we pack a salad for lunch everyday in the summer, I’ve been on the hunt for a handy salad lunchbox. What … Read More
Stocking our fridge with an assortment of nut and seed butters gives me more options for making non-dairy cream soups, sauces, dips, dressings and sandwich spreads. Since they keep well refrigerated and in order to spontaneously create recipes, I typically have on hand peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and tahini. Tahini is made of ground hulled sesame seeds made into … Read More
When you see someone actively rummaging through the frozen vegetable aisle at Trader Joe’s, you know to take notice. Trader Joe’s food culture offers a wonderfully unique selection. Shopping there is an adventure where I’m always finding something new to try. Being an advocate of eating more veggies, I had to know what frozen vegetable product was so good that … Read More
Eliminating white refined sugar from your diet can do a world of good for your health. Not only can you enjoy improved health, but your taste buds actually start tasting the natural flavors of real, whole foods. And when eating a complete well balanced diet full of fresh vegetables, fruit and protein, you’ll find sugar cravings disappear. Occasionally when you … Read More
It’s a chilly winter here in the northwest. Homemade soup finds its way to our table for lunch and dinner and sometimes even for breakfast. If you prefer a plant-based diet this Rapunzel Vegetable Broth is one of my favorites to have on hand for adding flavor to soups, stews, vegetables and to add to the water while cooking quinoa, rice and other whole grains. It’s made … Read More