This week we'll explore ways to enjoy matcha and a special peanut butter protein ice cream recipe. We'll also delve into spring birding and a new book you'll want to get your hands on. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: MATCHA Did you know that there are many ways to use matcha beyond just as a drink? Although matcha is wonderful year-round, it's an especially fabulous ingredient in the spring. To celebrate this delightful ingredient AND this delightful season, here are my four...
13 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore avocados and recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We'll also delve into a great book series about self-discovery and some thoughts about whether we subconsciously remember (and miss) our wildness. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: AVOCADOS In honor of Cinco de Mayo this week, I'm excited to celebrate avocados and in particular guacamole. Although you can of course make traditional guac for your celebration, it's also fun to change up your routine with some...
20 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore spring strawberries and my new greatest love, the Ninja Creami. We'll also delve into this week's Flower Moon and tips for how to use leftovers deliciously. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: STRAWBERRIES Even though we're still a ways from strawberry season here in Vermont, many of you living farther south already have local strawberries (I'm envious!). To get us all in the mood, I wanted to share some of my favorite ways of using this special late-spring...
27 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore edible flowers and a special strawberry avocado salad recipe. We'll also delve into forest wildflowers and a good book about a mystery at a summer camp. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: EDIBLE FLOWERS This week, I'm excited to explore a very special treat: edible flowers! Depending on where you live, you may have started to see some popping up. Or, if you want to plant your own, now is the time. At the risk of stating the obvious, please make sure to do...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore mango recipes and healthy cucumber "nachos". We'll also delve into the return of the hummingbirds and a beautiful solo 35-mile walk. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: MANGO As we enter the season for outdoor gatherings (hooray!!), I want to celebrate one of my favorite fruits to use in savory recipes: mango. It’s the beginning of mango season in many parts of the world, so this is the perfect time for some unexpected mango recipes. You may be surprised to...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore how to use fresh mint and an unexpected turmeric granola. We'll also delve into a book about human consciousness and how you can enhance your health by sipping matcha. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: FRESH MINT If you have a garden, your mint is likely making its first appearance (or will be soon). And even if you don't have a full-fledged garden, mint is incredibly easy to grow so you might want to consider planting some this season. Fresh mint is a...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore pistachios and a special sweet/spicy corn salsa recipe. We'll also delve into this week's full moon (the "pink moon") and how to enjoy sea vegetables. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: PISTACHIOS Although they're actually harvested in the fall, pistachios always seem to be an iconic spring ingredient. Maybe it's because of their bright green color? Regardless, I'll happily take any excuse to enjoy these delightful nuts. One of my favorite ways to use...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore maple syrup and the versatility of tahini. We'll also delve into maple "sugaring" season and a wonderful book about how friendship can help us overcome hardship. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: MAPLE SYRUP March is all about maple syrup (at least here in Vermont). Because we're at the height of "sugaring season" (more on this below), I wanted to dedicate this week to all things maple. Of course maple syrup is great on pancakes or waffles, but it can be...
2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore asparagus and fun cocktails inspired by the zodiac signs. We'll also delve into the spring equinox and my new greatest love: a bubble tent for early-season outdoor hang-outs. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: ASPARAGUS In celebration of the first day of spring this coming week, I'm excited to showcase asparagus, the most iconic spring vegetable. However, it's easy to cook asparagus poorly, which I want to help you avoid this season. Here are my top tips for...
2 months ago • 5 min read