SPRINGING INTO SUMMER

Seasonal Plan-Based Eating – Summer June 6 @ Macomb Community College https://bit.ly/3Hu5VJi As we move into late spring the next couple weeks, most first -of-the season tender fresh green bounty will be rotating out of-season. Now is a great time to enjoy the fresh herbs, baby greens, baby dandelions, baby kale, mizuna and others ….

SPRING 2023

Spring is a grand time to jump or spring into a new season of food options. Here are a couple easy seasonal dishes to welcome Spring’s arrival. A warming soup may lead the way, as early spring can still bring rain and chilly days. This silky carrot, tangerine, ginger soup is warming and totally delightful….

Winter Veggies & Fruit

As we move into January continue to nourish your insides through the winter season with these nutrient dense, winter gems. Not shown here ~ are the All-time Veggie Winter favorites ~ Kale, Collards, Brussels Sprouts, Swiss Chard, rutabaga and turnips, a variety of Winter Squash and potatoes. These foods give us a nice array of…

What’s for Lunch Today?

Here are two favorites from “Organize-Eating: A Cookbook for Transitioning to Plant-Based Meals” to enjoy anytime of the day. eBook https://amzn.to/3rLtLIr Paperback https://bit.ly/3vaykhC A Delicious plant-based (Black Bean-Quinoa) burger A spring spinach salad topped w/ sesame seed sprinkles &hand-made dressing. Spinach, Black Beans, Quinoa are great for our health, containing plant based protein and fiber….

Winter Squash

Here we are at the end of 2021 and the change of seasons. Fall seasonal foods are heavy on root vegetables.  Winter squash tops the list and represents a variety of ten or more (mostly hard shelled) squash available from mid-summer through mid-winter. These squash are rich in fiber and beta carotene and carry a…

FALL 2021

WELL !! what’s to say… Finally finished my end-of-the summer veggies, sautéed some, then made ratatouille.   I was slowly transitioning, and hanging onto the summer with birthday celebrations of friends, fellowship, receiving Great Word.  Then came the rain, a downpour, rain for days. When the weather got cold, I knew it was time to move…

Summer Delights!

Cherries, peaches, cucumbers the works are in array to enjoy fresh right now in Michigan! Where to start, I love the freshness of each one. I enjoy reconnecting with summer food and flavors. Cherries are a rich source of the antioxidant anthocyanin which gives them their red color. Anthocyanin is also found in blueberries, beets…

A Summer Refresh Dish!

Summer is in full swing and with-it seasonal summer foods.  I brought to the grill fresh peaches, to serve with spinach, spring onions, asparagus, bell peppers and roasted cauliflower. I appreciate how heat brings out the natural juiciness of the fruit. Summer fresh fruit is high in fiber, and water which can help you maintain…

Expect The Best!

It is a great feeling to intentionally expect the best each day!   Spring time keeps me mindful of rising to new life, and  to new expectations.  This goes hand in hand with spring clearing and spring cleaning.   Yes, we must toss the old to make way for the new.  Clearing clutter also has an incredibly special…

Spring in Bloom!

Hope you are staying in good health, good spirits  and thriving amidst all that surrounds us currently. Isn’t it wonderful to see the trees in bloom, the beautiful blossoms allow us to track nature’s unfolding.  We can see the shedding of winter and the new energy being released for the seasons ahead.   New season,…