Leeks are a great cool-weather vegetable. They are members of the onion family but are milder and sweeter than regular onions. Because they are more tender and mild, however, they can burn more easily and therefor must be cooked more gently, generally on lower heats for longer times. While in this recipe they are quickly … Read more
I was humbled by appreciation today. My CSA farm couldn’t find enough workers to keep up with the harvest so a number of members volunteered to help pick cucumbers and garlic. Kneel down, bend over, lift, squat, lift, then repeat, again and again. We kept up with the back-breaking work for three hours or so. … Read more
Does eating salads automatically make you a healthy eater? That’s a tricky question which this post addressed. The bottom line, of course, is that salads are a good addition to your diet as long as you avoid The 4 Dangers of Salad Thinking: Make sure your salads are wildly diverse, moderate on the toppings and … Read more
Ever notice your body “talking to you” when there’s a change of seasons? Over the past couple weeks, as autumn has moved into Colorado, I’ve been receiving some pretty strong messages around giving my body a rest: eating a little more lightly, eating less. Of course, being someone who loves to eat, I’ve been fighting … Read more
Cooking vegetables gratin-style is a delicious option–in the winter. Because a gratin is baked an hour or so, it’s tough to even think about making one in the heat of summer. Hence the slow cooker version in this recipe. Of course in cooler weather, you can also bake this dish at 350 (F) for an … Read more
One-dish meals are the best: Fewer moving parts to keep track of and everything gets done together. Enjoy seasonal cilantro in this fun fish-based dish.
“Think Ahead” That’s the key to reaping the benefits of a CSA. You will be hungry this summer and autumn, just like you are every day. That won’t change. What can change is thinking ahead now and ordering a CSA. Each week, you’ll have a magnificent box of produce and clean meat. Then, when you’re hungry, you’ll fill yourself up with real food that nourishes and nurtures, i.e., what you really want to be eating.
How can limiting our choices actually make it easier to eat healthfully?
Ready to make the joyful discovery that less is more: less in the way of selections actually brings more interesting variety and nutritional depth to mealtimes. Find out how to start.
This salad features canned and frozen mix-ins. While these convenient foods are a good way to quickly perk up a salad, they’re also great for adding color, texture and heartiness to salads in the winter months, when tomatoes, cucumbers and other common salad standbys are out of season (and are therefore quite expensive and not very tasty.)