This week we'll explore ways to use apple cider and a special Rosemary Vanilla Matcha Latte recipe. We'll also delve into the finite nature of our own existence and some ideas about healthier comfort food. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: APPLE CIDER This week, let’s celebrate one of fall’s greatest gifts: apple cider. If you have an apple orchard near you, make sure you get your hands on some fresh-pressed cider before the season is over. Although apple cider is delicious on its...
9 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore ways to enjoy seasonal pears and a fun protein "muddy buddies" recipe. We'll also delve into some little-known and very peaceful places as well as a book about finding light amidst the dark. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: PEARS This time of year is a fabulous opportunity to celebrate the unsung hero of fall: pears. Pears are delicious, a bit more special than apples, and really beautiful. If you're looking for some seasonal pear desserts, these...
16 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore pumpkin recipes and how to bake healthier Halloween treats. We'll also delve into a sunrise/sunset challenge and tips for coping with less daylight. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: PUMPKIN Let's celebrate pumpkin this week since Halloween is only a few days away! In addition to the holiday, though, there are many reasons to enjoy pumpkin. It's rich in Vitamin A and beta carotene, has fiber and antioxidants, and even has a few grams of protein per serving....
23 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore ways to use delicata squash and how to make ginger wellness shots. We'll also delve into an author you'll want to check out and tips for ensuring you can always create a healthy meal from your pantry. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: DELICATA SQUASH Want to know a secret? If you love squash but you think it's a pain (peeling, long cooking times, etc.), then delicata squash is for you. Delicata are adorable, delicious, and by far the easiest winter squash...
30 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore the many ways to use walnuts and how to make your own mustard at home. We'll also delve into how we ground ourselves during difficult times and a surprising way to enhance your sleep quality. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: WALNUTS As we near mid-October, this is the perfect time to enjoy one of fall’s greatest gifts: walnuts. These powerful nuts have protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium. They're also an excellent source of omegas; in fact,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore seasonal apple recipes and protein "truffles" made from chickpeas. We'll also delve into Monday's supermoon (which is also the harvest moon) and why October is a great time for seeing the sunrise. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: APPLES Now that we're into October, let's celebrate an iconic fall ingredient: apples. Even though apples are great on their own, they're also a versatile ingredient that you can use in a wide variety of dishes. If you're ready to...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
This week we'll explore powerful spinach and a healthier French fry alternative. We'll also delve into an entertaining book challenging our perception of right versus wrong and protein-rich desserts made with chickpeas. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: SPINACH This week, I'm excited to celebrate an under-appreciated but powerful ingredient: spinach. It's a cooler-weather green, so early fall is peak spinach season. This time of year, keep an eye out for large spinach leaves,...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore shishito peppers and a special recipe for a must-make treat. We'll also delve into tomorrow's fall equinox and why September is the perfect time to watch the sunset. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: SHISHITO PEPPERS This week, I'm excited to introduce you to (or remind you of) a great ingredient that might be at your local farmers market right now: shishito peppers. These tasty peppers are a blast for one simple reason: their heat is variable and...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore an easy pasta trick and beautiful moondrop grapes. We'll also delve into one of the season's most magical nighttime sounds and why September is the best time for a bonfire. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: HEARTS OF PALM PASTA Are you feeling crunched by busy fall schedules? My husband and I are both academics (he's a college professor and I'm a research scientist at a university), so we're "back to school" too. My saving grace the past couple weeks for...
2 months ago • 3 min read