This week we'll explore spring-appropriate lemon recipes and how to make healthy "fries" at home. We'll also delve into this week's total lunar eclipse and a book series I've been loving. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: LEMONS 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 lemon. Lemon is an incredibly versatile ingredient that you can use in everything from salad...
9 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore the many ways to enjoy chickpeas and how to easily make muffin batter right in the blender. We'll also delve into next weekend's rare planetary alignment and the importance of Vitamin C. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CHICKPEAS Since we're still in the depths of winter (at least in Vermont), this week I figured we'd celebrate a pantry superstar: chickpeas. These powerful legumes are high in protein and fiber, can easily be incorporated into a wide...
16 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore kumquats (the best citrus!) and anti-inflammatory turmeric hummus. We'll also delve into the story of some very special chicks who just hatched and tips for keeping yourself healthy on long travel days. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: KUMQUATS Now that we're through the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day, how is a foodie supposed to find joy in late winter? My answer: citrus! Citrus season is a bright, sunny spot in these late-February days. Today I'm excited...
23 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore chocolate and a special Matcha Strawberry Swirl Freezer Fudge recipe for Valentine's Day. We'll also delve into an update about our Hawaiian Goose family and my biggest secret for healthy eating (hint: it's very boring). Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CHOCOLATE With Valentine's Day coming up next weekend, 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...
30 days ago • 6 min read
This week we'll explore avocado recipes for Super Bowl parties and how to make tofu "ricotta". We'll also delve into tonight's full moon and finding your inner wildness. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: AVOCADOS 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 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore red onions and creamy tahini sauces. We'll also delve into rethinking the idea of selfishness and some thoughts about supplements for a plant-focused diet. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: RED ONION 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...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore how to use coconut milk and a special mango salsa recipe. We'll also delve into some peaceful giants in the ocean and healthy snacking tips. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: COCONUT MILK Need some cozy comfort food for these mid-winter days? If so, then turn to coconut milk. Coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can) is a delightfully creamy and versatile ingredient. Because it comes from coconuts, it's plant-based and creates a decadent creamy texture in...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore winter citrus and my favorite (easy!) way to dress up guacamole. We'll also delve into a novel about how we remember people and thoughts about finding awe and wonder in our lives. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: ORANGES Although we're in the depths of winter, you can still find some glimmers of sunshine in bright, vibrant citrus. Citrus is at its peak right now and it's a fabulous addition to your menu in both sweet and savory dishes. This week I'm...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore ways to enjoy cabbage and why you need to try furikake seasoning. We'll also delve into some very rare and special Hawaiian goose chicks and eating the rainbow in 2026. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CABBAGE January is an odd time for veggies; most of the squash are long gone, but we're still far away from the earliest spring produce. That's why I'm excited about cabbage right now. Before you get worried about this (I know cabbage isn't always popular),...
2 months ago • 4 min read