RECIPE: Beet and Celery Salad

If you’d asked me to make a meal of beet salad 3 years ago, I would’ve told you to …. you guessed it: “Beat it”. Now knowing their health benefits (cellular repair, cancer prevention, nutrient packed) I’m trying to work them in my diet where I can.  I’m still perfecting a beet smoothie recipe, so until I do, this is my go to beet recipe: … Continue reading RECIPE: Beet and Celery Salad

RECIPE: Varenna Marinara Italian Sauce

I’ve been in Varenna Italy for 3 weeks now on a wellness retreat, exploring new foods, new culture and inspiring restaurants.  I’m pretty sure it’s going to take more than a few weeks to instill the centuries deep culinary expertise of this country, but I’ve made an Americanized version (i.e. quick, easy, but still delicious) of marinara sauce, without stealing any secret family recipes.  It’s … Continue reading RECIPE: Varenna Marinara Italian Sauce

RECIPE: Peach and Kiwi Smoothie

Feeling peachy?  There’s almost nothing better than a succulent, fresh peach (Besides maybe a nectarine, because then you don’t have to deal with all that fuzz) But, hang on, it’s not peach season! Luckily, I discovered these frozen organic peaches.  The perfect fix for the winter doldrums. Freezing produce that is about to go bad, or buying in bulk then freezing is a great way … Continue reading RECIPE: Peach and Kiwi Smoothie

RECIPE: Lemon and Kale Salad

Are you tired of Kale? You shouldn’t be because it’s a super packed, cancer fighting, health boosting wizard of foods! Stuff it in your smoothie, your soups, your bubble bath—kidding, but you could probably make a kale salve; it is all the rage these days! Here’s a kale salad I’m loving these days.  The sunflower seeds are packed with vitamins and minerals that are anti-inflammatory, … Continue reading RECIPE: Lemon and Kale Salad

RECIPE: Brussel Sprout Hash

Brussel Sprouts.  Those notorious green ‘spheres of gross’ that your parents would bribe you to eat… Turns out,  they’re actually pretty tasty when done up right! This is my husband’s easy-peasy, extra-tasty dish and it goes a lil’ sumthin’ like this: 15-20 brussel sprouts, halved 1/2 white onion, chopped 1/2 head of red cabbage, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 Tbsp of olive oil dash … Continue reading RECIPE: Brussel Sprout Hash