Antioxidants
Hearty Tempeh Tomato Sauce
For pasta sauce, lasagna, or anything else you use a hearty tomato sauce for… (Serves ~4-5 with pasta) Ingredients: 4 oz tempeh (I used organic 3-grain tempeh) 3 cups diced tomatoes (your own fresh or canned, or a great canned option from the store is Muir Glen organic tomatoes) 2 small yellow onions, chopped 1-2 ...
Lovin’ the Winter Squash These Days
I love winter squash. There are so many different varieties: butternut, acorn, pumpkins, delicata, and spagetti squash, to name a few. They keep forever in your kitchen/pantry/cellar without going bad, they are incredibly nutrient dense, they’re so sweet and tasty, and they are really great for you for several reasons. Winter squashes are a great ...
Hot Cocoa (Cacao) in the Raw
Sure, it’s hot chocolate season and you should go ahead and indulge because chocolate is good for you. You’ve probably heard that before, right? Remember, though, when people say that chocolate is good for you, they’re not talking about processed milk chocolate. They are talking about dark chocolate (70%+ is the party line), or even better ...
I Got Some Beautiful Bok Choy, But What Do I Do With It?
Last week I showed you pictures of all the gorgeous fruits and veggies I got at the farmers’ market, and I promised you some recipes. I’ll start here by telling you what I did with my bok choy. First off, are you familiar with bok choy? Bok Choy is a beautiful, Asian leafy green veggie. It’s ...
Naturally Refreshing Drinks (Part II): Jugo de Sandia
Back in May, I told you that when I lived in Costa Rica I discovered my 2 favorite naturally refreshing drinks. In that original post, I wrote about agua de pipa (coconut water). And now, given this ridiculous heat wave we are experiencing, it’s time to mention the other: jugo de sandia (watermelon juice). Flashback ...
Have You Had Your Hibiscus Today?
Whether you realize it or not, you probably already know about Hibiscus. Ever had Red Zinger tea? That gorgeous red color and distinctive flavor can be mainly attributed to Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flowers. Even if that tart, cranberry-like flavor is just too much for you, keep reading. You can always add a little natural sweetener (raw honey? stevia ...
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