“Purpose-Driven” and “Mission-Driven” are hot concepts these days. Even big consulting firms like Deloitte have been touting their benefits. Now our new Covid reality seems to be sparking some soul-searching for purpose and mission on a personal level. I’m wondering if that should include our food lives. Do we have a good sense of what … Read more
It’s the last day of August, but summer isn’t over yet–and neither is summer’s bounty of produce. In fact, September is a banner time of year for produce. So it’s a great time to boost your vegetable intake and get ready for leaner days. This cooler is a fun way to get in more vegetables–it’s … Read more
Trying to cut calories and save time by skipping breakfast? It seems like an easy and harmless way to “save” on calories. You don’t have time for breakfast anyway, and it will be lunchtime before you know it. What could be wrong with the idea? Actually there are 8 Big Reasons why it’s a bad … Read more
The perfect go-to recipe: a one-dish meal made with convenient ingredients so it’s both flavorful and fast. Perfect for busy and hectic nights, including post-vacation meal crises. Step 1: Simmer Tempeh and Kale 1 cup water 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 8 oz. pkg. unflavored tempeh, cut horizontally into 1/4” strips and then vertically into … Read more
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 call this a feel good soup because you can: Feel good about taking good care of yourself by eating more nutrition-packed vegetables Feel good budget-wise because you’ll enjoy a great dish for FREE since you’re using up stalks that otherwise go in the trash Feel good about taking care of the environment because you’re … Read more
Late autumn is the time for kale. It’s a “cool weather crop,” which means that it tastes best when grown and harvested in cooler temps. However, even then it will still have a little of kale’s characteristically strong flavor. That’s why, no matter the season, I like to pair kale with the mild creaminess of … Read more
Bubble and Squeak is one of those recipes that has been around forever. Who knows how it came to be named so uniquely! Put your guess in the comments. The starting recipe for this dish is from the eastern plains of Colorado and is at least 50 years old. My son-in-law ran into it in … Read more
Here in Colorado, beets have arrived at farmers’ markets and their tasty tops along with them. Later in the summer, you may find only the beets, so this is the time to enjoy the mild-tasting greens. Unlike some of the sturdier greens like kale and collards, beet greens are fairly tender so be sure … Read more
In the last post I tackled the question “Does Eating Lots of Salads = Being a Healthy Eater?” The answer is “Of course!” but only IF you weave a lot of diversity into into your salads. That’s why the next post shared “3 Diet Diversity Salads.” Since then, I’ve continued making lots of diversity … Read more