This week we'll explore grapes and make-ahead friendly burrito bowls. We'll also delve into tonight's full moon (the "corn moon") and my secret trick for helping air plants to flourish. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: GRAPES Early September is the peak time for a very special, snackable, juicy treat: grapes! If you want to think beyond basic green and red grapes, and beyond just popping them in your mouth whole, here are two tips for you. First, grapes are a wonderful salad...
11 days ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore farro (a nutritious grain) and beautiful, flavorful dill flowers. We'll also delve into a great trilogy about finding yourself and a goodbye to summer. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: FARRO Although it's not inherently seasonal, I've been loving farro as a bridge from summer food to fall food. Farro is an ancient whole grain from the wheat family; it's easy to cook, is delightfully chewy, has delicious nutty taste, and soaks up flavor better than other...
18 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore fresh figs and a decadent (but healthy!) cherry cacao smoothie recipe. We'll also delve into why fall is a great time to see rainbows and how to enjoy nutrient-dense sea vegetables. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: FRESH FIGS One of the greatest treats of late summer and early fall is figs. Although many people are familiar with dried figs, fresh figs are less common and much more special. I wait all year for these jewel-toned, succulent gems. If you want...
25 days ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore adorable cucamelons and how to make a grilled "pizza" out of a summer squash. We'll also delve into hummingbirds (who are getting ready for their big migration) and a new book about an unlikely Civil War relationship. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: CUCAMELONS Last weekend, I found one of my favorite seasonal treats at the farmers market: CUCAMELONS! These delightful, adorable little fruits look like watermelons but they're only the size of grapes; they...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore cherry tomatoes and a special Brownie Batter Blizzard recipe with a secret ingredient. We'll also delve into a new book from one of my personal favorite authors and a peaceful evening ritual to enhance sleep and digestion. 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...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore colorful bell peppers and summery watermelon salads. We'll also delve into this week's full moon and tips for making smoothies that are full of fiber and protein (instead of sugar!). 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) are a bit sweet, a bit...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
This week we'll explore cherry recipes and how to enjoy raw tofu. We'll also delve into a provocative book about honoring your needs and my exciting new electrolyte discovery (a new supplement). 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...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore summer peaches and versatile farro salads. We'll also delve into an older must-read book and the greatest gift we can give ourselves (hint: it happens before anyone else is awake). 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...
2 months ago • 4 min read
This week we'll explore sugar snap peas and birthday cake bars made from chickpeas. We'll also delve into the cutest shoreline birds and three new supplement recommendations that you might want to explore. Eat Colorfully Seasonal Ingredient Spotlight: SUGAR 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...
2 months ago • 5 min read