Lentils: The Humble Super Food for Health, Budget, and the Planet
Whether you’re whipping up a classic French dish or an Indian dal, lentils offer endless possibilities for nourishing, eco-friendly, and del
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Oct 154 min read
Cooking for a Cause: My Journey with Together We Thrive and Reno Food Systems
Delivering these meals and produce to low-income seniors and veterans has opened my eyes to the struggles many in our community face. Throug
Oct 116 min read
The Many Advantages of Learning to Quick Pickle Vegetables at Home
Quick pickling vegetables at home is a fantastic skill for anyone, but it’s especially beneficial for seniors looking for a fun and rewardin
Oct 84 min read
Succotash: Simple. Delicious. Nutritious.
Succotash is one of those dishes that feels like comfort on a plate—simple, satisfying, and packed with vibrant colors and nutrients....
Aug 234 min read
How to make the most from root vegetables
Including more root vegetables in your diet can contribute to overall well-being, particularly as they support heart health, digestion, and
Aug 203 min read
Discover the simple and delicious joy of Panzanella salad!
This simple, yet delicious Italian dish makes the most of summer's fresh produce, transforming humble ingredients into a flavorful and satis
Aug 203 min read
Why should you make your own salad dressing?
Freshly made salad dressing is far superior in flavor to anything you can buy off the shelf.
Aug 203 min read
Make fresh, delicious Pesto at home. In minutes. Using whatcha got.
Making pesto at home is not just easy and fun, but it's also a great way to use up leafy greens that might otherwise go to waste.
Aug 195 min read
Refreshing Farmers Market Gazpacho: Four Delicious Variations That Will Be Ready In Minutes
A classic of the warm Mediterranean countries, Gazpacho is a cool, refreshing dish perfect for hot summer days or when you crave an intense
Aug 195 min read
Make the most of hearty greens!
Hearty greens like kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, collards, turnip greens, mustard greens and Asian greens are nutritious and versatile.
Aug 184 min read
Sorrel: A Flavorful Herb with a Tangy Twist
Sorrel's tartness makes it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. It can be used both raw and cooked, depending on the dish.
Sep 10, 20235 min read
Tomato-based soup with minimal effort using off-the-shelf marinara sauce and frozen veg
Jump to Recipe We all get jammed up for time. There was a day recently when the weather turned rainy and cool-ish. I wanted soup in a...
Aug 26, 20239 min read
Seaweed: Delicious. Healthy. Sustainable.
Having spent some time over the years in Japan, I'm fairly familiar with seaweed in dishes beyond the Nori used to wrap Sushi rolls and...
Feb 12, 20225 min read
Chickwheat Shreds: Easier, more versatile and delicious than you might think!
It had been awhile since I'd made Chickwheat shreds, and I won't wait so long til next time. I've finally developed the definitive recipe...
Jan 28, 20224 min read
Getting Steamy: Faster, healthier, tastier, more beautiful vegetables
With the new year, you might have resolved to eat more healthfully. For many people that could mean including more colorful, fiber-packed...
Jan 16, 20227 min read
The Vegan's Complete Guide to Not-eggs
My journey to becoming a vegan wasn't complicated by the thought of giving up eggs, since a couple years prior, I'd developed an aversion...
Jan 8, 20227 min read
One diet resolution to rule them all
What if you could make just one change that could help you lose weight, reverse disease, help the planet, eliminate animal cruelty and...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Fritatta without fear!
If you've gone plant-based, and are foregoing eggs, you needn't deprive yourself of easy, satisfying egg-based entrees like the humble,...
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
Having seen several versions of this on the internet, I decided it was high time to make my own! Finding a package of whole wheat...
Sep 17, 20214 min read
West African Collard, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew: Authentically satisfying.
You may have already noticed that I love Collard Greens. Big time. I could give up every other kind of green leafy vegetable except for...
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