This week we'll explore cucamelons and a nourishing cherry cacao smoothie recipe. We'll also delve into the story of some very hungry hummingbirds and thoughts about why you might want to try paddleboarding. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CUCAMELONS For the past few weeks, I've been living for one of my favorite seasonal treats: cucamelons! These delightful, adorable little fruits look like watermelons but they're only the size of grapes. They taste like cucumbers, although a...
11 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore cherry tomatoes and my new favorite edible flower. We'll also delve into Wednesday's exciting celestial events (a planetary lineup and a solar eclipse!) as well as an easy evening ritual for better digestion and sleep. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CHERRY TOMATOES Is your garden or farmers' market exploding with tomatoes right now? Here in northern Vermont, we're just coming into the peak of tomato season and these juicy, colorful, seasonal treats are...
18 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore rainbow bell peppers and summery watermelon salads. We'll also delve into a thought-provoking book about the intimate relationship between humans and flowers, as well as a fun seasonal eating challenge. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: BELL PEPPERS Our local farmers market has been exploding with a rainbow of peppers lately, so this week I'm excited to celebrate these colorful seasonal treats. Bell peppers (and their various mini and heirloom relatives)...
25 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore summer cherries and a digestion-enhancing mocktail. We'll also delve into this week's full moon and three less common dietary supplements that you might want to try. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CHERRIES We're at the height of stone fruit season now, so let's talk about cherries this week. These beautiful, sweet, luscious fruits are as versatile as they are wonderful. Although cherries are of course great for popping into your mouth whole, you can also...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore peaches and an exclusive summer edamame salad recipe. We'll also delve into a very special (albeit tiny) shorebird and thoughts about carving out morning time for wellness. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: PEACHES July is the height of peach season, so this week is the perfect time to get your hands on some flavorful, juicy, beautiful peaches. Although peaches are delightful on their own, in fruit salads, and in desserts, it may surprise you to learn that...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore sugar snap peas and birthday cake bars made from chickpeas. We'll also delve into an incredible bobcat sighting and some ways to treat yourself (in honor of my birthday this week!). Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: SNAP PEAS One of summer's greatest pleasures is the delightful crunch of sugar snap peas. Especially if you can get your hands on local (or even homegrown) sugar snaps, they're a seasonal treat that's worth celebrating. Here are a few of my...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore corn on the cob and some tips for creating picnic salads that won't wilt or brown. We'll also delve into a very informative podcast about electrolytes and thoughts about how we can lean into cravings productively. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CORN ON THE COB Now that we're into July, I vote that we should all be making a few corn dishes a week. Anyone else agree? Although we don't have local corn here yet, I know that many of you already do, so I...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore how to make naturally-colored July 4th treats with blue spirulina and easy tofu "ricotta" for summer. We'll also delve into tomorrow's Strawberry Moon and a peaceful sip & stroll ritual. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: BLUE SPIRULINA With July 4th coming up soon, I expect many of you will be making red, white, and blue treats. But before you reach for that bottle of blue food coloring, what about trying a natural alternative? Yes indeed, you can get a...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore watermelon and how to make whimsical blue drinks naturally. We'll also delve into summer solstice (today!) and a book about how sports and life mix. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: WATERMELON Now that summer has officially begun (more on this below), let's celebrate one of the season's most iconic ingredients: watermelon. Slices of watermelon are a delicious and hydrating summer treat, but did you know that there are many other ways to use this juicy...
2 months ago • 4 min read