I had the pleasure of teaching a class on making homemade herbal soup stocks at the Herbstalk Wintergreen Market this past weekend (here are some fun photos from the event!). I loved teaching this class because making my own stocks and broths is seriously one of my favorite kitchen activities. There is something so meditative about saving scraps … [Read more...]
My Year at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
It's hard to believe it, but I'm about to graduate from nutrition school! If you had asked me five years ago what I'd be doing today I never would have imaged it was possible to build a business and life that I love in the world of nutrition. Food and health were things I was personally passionate about, but who can really turn those into a … [Read more...]
Three Bean Chili
As the weather turns cooler it is so important to eat rich, nutritious, and warming foods. Warming foods can mean both foods that are physically warm, and foods that are filled with warming spices that help warm us on the inside (hot peppers, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom etc.). This chili fits the bill for both! Not to mention also being … [Read more...]
Nuts & Seeds Granola
I grew up on granola. My parents were all about making it from scratch (along with most things) and serving me big heaping bowls for breakfast. And I loved it! There is something so comforting in a bowl of granola - all these nutritive and delicious ingredients coming together into a sweet, salty, crunchy extravaganza. I've kept up the family … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Kimchi
If you've been a One Beet reader for a while, you know I'm passionate about the health benefits of fermented foods. They are so essential to effective digestion, strong immunity, healthy skin, and even mood regulation. I like to eat some type of fermented food each day, and I recommend that many of my clients do the same. Making my own … [Read more...]
Recipes on Natural Living Mamma
This past spring I joined the team of regular contributors over on the Natural Living Mamma blog. I know, it's a bit funny because I'm not a mother, but luckily there is no parenting required to whip up delicious whole foods recipes! Natural Living Mamma has all sorts of great parenting advice, but also lots of excellent posts about food, … [Read more...]
Fall Cooking Classes
One Beet cooking classes are back! It has been so much fun to share my love of cooking healthy and delicious food through my cooking classes. I can't wait to get back into it this fall! Each class takes on it's own wonderful character and we inevitably end up having fascinating discussions while enjoying the fruits of our labor. This fall … [Read more...]
Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler
As you may recall, I'm not much of a baker. There is way too much measuring and precision, plus most baked goods are filled with not-so-nourishing ingredients. But this cobbler is my ideal baked dessert - it couldn't be easier, doesn't require any detailed measuring, is filled with healthy whole foods ingredients, and tastes … [Read more...]
Grilled Corn & Tomato Salad
I am so head over heels in love with all of the fresh produce in season right now. Going to the farmer's market is almost overwhelming in its abundance. There are so many beautiful things calling out to me and asking to be cooked up into late summer deliciousness. It's a good problem to have! And it reminds me, yet again, how you can make … [Read more...]
Homemade Almond Milk
I'm all for making things yourself (especially real food!), but for some reason I resisted the homemade almond milk craze for a while. I didn't resist it because I had anything against it, it just took me longer to get all the relevant equipment and get down to business. But I finally got it together and was blown away by how simple and delicious … [Read more...]