Spring Organizing

Step Into Your Season of Order

May 7, 2019 5:30- 7:30 PM
Detroit Center for Design + Technology
4219 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Spring 2019

It’s time (really past the time) for warmth in the air, lingering sunlight, longer daylight hours, and signs of new vegetation. I love waking to the sounds of birds chirping; it puts spring in my heart. The little darlings have made it back from their winter hiatus. Spring always signifies new beginnings. I’ve been outside…

Red Bean Veggie Chili

Winter cold is one thing but Polar Vortex is unusual even for Michigan.  Time to serve up a big pot of warmth, filling and comfort. I prepared my favorite plant -based chili. I believe it could become a favorite for you, also . Full of beans, loads of veggies , herbs and spices.  I made…

Citrus for Seasonal Chills

Citrus fruits are winter fruits. The sweetest and juiciest citrus fruits are produced in the winter, even though many citrus fruits are available year around in North America. We are ever mindful of the high concentration of immune boosting vitamin C found in citrus fruit. Eating oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, mandarins and others in season…

Happy New Years 2019 !

Fresh Start – Fresh Energy for The New Year! We’re hearing less New Year’s resolutions and more New Year’s goal setting.  Resolutions were for a slower-pace period. In this technology-driven era, greeting 2019 with vision and SMART goals is really on point in support of a healthy lifestyle. Goal setting to me is so about…

Welcome Winter

The winter season is here, my friend! As the seasons change, our food selection and palates shift.  Do you yearn warm, comfort food in a warm, cozy kitchen?  Yep, me too! Seasonal root veggies are ripe and ready to prepare, partake and share. Much like their summer counterparts, these veggies are excellent for roasting.  They…

Tomato Season

Late summer is tomato season.  This is the time farm fresh tomatoes taste like the summer sun – sweet and warm!   I can wait all year for a summer tomato. Whether the variety is a grape or cherry tomato, roma  (plum),  an heirloom variety or a beefsteak enjoy all the shapes and colors of this…

Kohlrabi-Cabbage Slaw

Ingredient of the Week:  Purple Kohlrabi  Saturday, at the farmers market, I noticed this vegetable. It’s beautiful purple color and healthy green leaves intrigued me to purchase. I wasn’t familiar with Kohlrabi. Once home I researched to learn that Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family.  It is a great source of many nutrients…

Arugula Spring Salad

Arugula and spinach are the foundation of this spring salad. Both are cool weather greens in season in early spring and fall. Together the energy and nutrient they bring are undeniable. Spinach is a strong, hearty green. Arugula is a lively addition to any salad. Spinach and arugula are both rich sources of iron, Vitamin…

Spring Salad

Ingredients: Arugula Spinach Asparagus Orange (blood orange) Yellow bell pepper Radishes Sunflower sprouts Preparation: Rinse and dry Chop and arrange Citrus Balsamic Dressing Arugular and spinach are the foundation of this spring salad. Both are cool weather greens in season in early spring and fall. Together the energy and nutrient they bring are undeniable. Spinach…