This week we'll explore maple syrup recipes and an easy bean salad for busy days. We'll also delve into how maple syrup is made (since it's now "sugaring" season in Vermont) and ways to enjoy nutrient-dense sea vegetables. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: MAPLE SYRUP March is all about maple syrup (at least here in Vermont). Because we're at the tail end of "sugaring season" (more on this below), I want to dedicate this week to all things maple. Of course maple syrup is great on...
11 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore seasonal asparagus cooking tips and some fun zodiac-themed cocktails to celebrate the new zodiac year. We'll also delve into the upcoming spring equinox and a new book about how we cope when times are hard. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: ASPARAGUS In celebration of the first day of spring this coming week, I'm excited to showcase asparagus. It's the most iconic spring veggie! However, it's easy to cook asparagus poorly. Here are my top tips for cooking...
18 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore carrot recipes and the salted maple matcha latte I can't get enough of. We'll also delve into the upcoming total lunar eclipse and some tips for making spring break travel healthier. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CARROTS Although carrots are generally a fall crop like most root veggies, everyone seems to get all excited about them in the spring. I guess it's because bunnies supposedly eat carrots and bunnies are a symbol of spring? Regardless, this...
25 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore spring-appropriate lemon recipes and a healthier alternative to fries. We'll also delve into seasonal bird migration patterns and my top five tips for revamping your smoothie nutrition. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Happy March! Although it's not officially spring yet, it's never too early to get excited about spring flavors. Accordingly, this week is all about bright, citrusy, sunny lemon. Lemon is an incredibly versatile ingredient that you can use in...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore versatile chickpeas and easy, healthy muffins made right in the blender. We'll also delve into why Greenland should be treasured (instead of exploited) and a book about community. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Since we're still in the depths of winter (at least in Vermont), this week I figured we'd explore a pantry superstar: chickpeas. These powerful legumes are high in protein and fiber, are easily incorporated into a wide variety of dishes, and are...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore tasty kumquats and an anti-inflammatory turmeric hummus. We'll also delve into a beautiful podcast episode about conquering the fears that prevent us from living big and some healthy travel tips. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Now that we're through Super Bowl and Valentine's Day, how is a foodie supposed to find joy in late winter? My answer: citrus! Citrus is at the height of its season now and is such a bright, sunny spot in these late-February days....
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
This week we'll explore dark chocolate and a special Matcha Strawberry Swirl Freezer Fudge recipe. We'll also delve into a story about the biggest birds in the world (who now have chicks!) and thoughts about finding your wildness. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight With Valentine's Day coming up this week, how could we not talk about chocolate? Although chocolate sometimes gets a bad reputation for being unhealthy, the reality is that it's loaded with powerful antioxidants and is...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
This week we'll explore avocados and a magical chocolate avocado mousse recipe. We'll also delve into a long-awaited new book and tips about supplements for a plant-based diet. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Since we're now only a week away from the Super Bowl, this is definitely the time to celebrate avocados and in particular guacamole. I personally live for avocados year-round, but Super Bowl Sunday is always the day when the most avocados get consumed in the US. Ready to...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore the humble red onion and creamy, decadent tahini sauces. We'll also delve into a magical ocean animal and how we find awe and wonder in the world. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight Winter is the time for root veggies to really shine. These versatile veggies have a long storage life; in the old days of root cellars, January would mean you'd be down to the heartiest roots like onions, parsnips, and rutabaga. This week I want to celebrate our humble but...
2 months ago • 5 min read