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...
10 days 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...
17 days 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...
24 days 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...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore blueberries and a special Double Chocolate Protein Ice Cream recipe for the Ninja Creami. We'll also delve into a fun way to learn more about birds and tips for how to make any salad into a satisfying meal. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: BLUEBERRIES In celebration of summer, I'm excited to highlight one of the season's greatest gifts: blueberries. There's no better treat than ripe, juicy blueberries, especially if you pick your own. Try to get your hands...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore pineapple and a special coconut lime rice salad. We'll also delve into a great book series of mysteries set in Ireland and ideas about healthy snacks for summer adventures. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: PINEAPPLE As we enter into summer, I'm beyond excited to celebrate a superstar tropical ingredient: pineapples! These sweet, juicy, beautiful fruits are a summer delight that can be used in many different ways. It may surprise you to learn that pineapple...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore fresh basil and how to revamp your breakfast this summer. We'll also delve into a story about the baby birds who live in our wall and a green food challenge for the week. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: FRESH BASIL Happy June! As we enter into these next few fabulous summer months, one of the things I'm most excited about is fresh (and eventually homegrown!) herbs. This week I'm happy to be celebrating beautiful, fragrant, versatile basil. Basil is, of...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore hydrating coconut water and a healthier fudge alternative. We'll also delve into next weekend's micro blue moon and some travel must-haves. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: COCONUT WATER As the temperatures warm up, it becomes increasingly important to be more mindful of hydration and electrolytes. If you don't already incorporate coconut water into your routine, why not give it a try? It's relatively low in calories, carbs, and sugar, but is very high in...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore ways to use microgreens and how to make mango salsa. We'll also delve into some thoughts about experiencing an area you're traveling to by hiking and tips for choosing and using protein powder. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: MICROGREENS This week, I'm excited to celebrate an incredibly beautiful and special ingredient: microgreens. Whether you're a microgreen lover or a microgreen newbie, this is a great time of year to experiment with them. Microgreens...
2 months ago • 5 min read