Velvety Black Bean Soup
It is spring in New England here, and the weather is still very changeable. ( Apple blossoms and snow flurries.) It’s a busy gardening time and there is lots to get done. This is good soup weather. I chose these vegetables hoping to make this soup hearty (the roots), and not too heavy( all the […]
Apple Ginger Mint Tea
I was recently given a recipe for making fresh ginger tea by my (very cool) sister in law Sue. “Take a knob of ginger, slice and boil in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain the tisane and add lemon and honey to taste. Drink hot.” I was recovering from the flu. I made it. […]
Vibrant Red Kraut
There are so many ways to make sauerkraut. I have a lot of fun trying different flavors and combinations. I have recently made a garlic dill kraut, a kale and cabbage kraut and a red cabbage kraut. The garlic dill sauerkraut is delicious and there lots of decent recipes to be found on the web. […]
Homemade Sauerkraut
Any time you have a bit of time is a great time to make sauerkraut. Live homemade sauerkraut is full of enzymes, probiotics and nutrients. The enzymes help us break down our food and the probiotics help us digest them. Together they are great for supporting better gut health. This in turn helps support our […]
Orange Ginger Dressing
It always comforts my soul to prepare and share heathy beautiful food.( And yes I love to eat it too.)Here is a simple dressing that is lively, light and uplifting.Make it with what you have on hand(no need to run to the store).In this version the orange , ginger and maple syrup make a dynamic […]
Basic Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas (Vigna unguiculata) are a variety of cowpeas and are actually beans. Originally from Africa they are one of the oldest know cultivated crops. Also popular in China, India, Greece and Rome (and many other places around the world). Black eyed peas came to the American south in the late 1600s. In the […]
Avocado Lime Crema
I try not to buy avocados because they don’t grow here in the Northeast. But I do treat myself occasionally and I really have a lot fun cooking with them. I made this simple recipe to serve with Black Bean and Butternut Chili. It will also go well with taco bowls, salads, fish etc.. Honestly, […]