It is smoothie season! That may seem counterintuitive given the freezing temps, but New Year's resolutions about eating more veggies, losing weight, and pumping up nutrients have lots of people reaching for their blenders. I was recently invited by fellow-blogger, Vyana, to contribute smoothie recipes to her New Year's Seven Day Chakra Cleanse … [Read more...]
To Soy or Not to Soy?
(Photo credit The Holy Kale) The Issues: I was recently asked by a friend, "What the deal is with eating soy?" It's a complicated question. In general my philosophy about nutrition is to focus … [Read more...]
Beetroot: Five Easy & Healthy Pantry Upgrades
(Photo credit Prevention.com) There are so many approaches to clean and healthy eating. One of the best ways to make more nourishing choices is to stock your pantry with healthier food. I've found that … [Read more...]
Finding Balance Through the Fall Equinox
The fall equinox takes place this Sunday, September 22nd, and represents the day directly in-between the summer and winter solstices. On the fall equinox the amount of daylight is exactly equal to the amount of darkness. It is the ultimate representation of balance, and a great reminder to connect with the season around us and look at balance in … [Read more...]
Beetroot: Selecting Ripe Fruit
The Issues: One of the most frustrating things in the world has to be biting into a good-looking peach only to find that it is mealy on the inside. It's the ultimate letdown. The same can be said for dry oranges, soft cherries, funky apples and I could go on. Crappy fruit is one of the downsides of our modern food distribution system. It's … [Read more...]
Beetroot: Eating Organic
The Issues: Let's begin by clarifying what it means for food to be certified organic. It is a rigorous certification process through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to asses a particular farm or food manufacturer. Here are the basic guidelines: use of renewable resources and commitment to environmental … [Read more...]
Introducing Beetroots!
I am excited to launch a new series on One Beet - Beetroots! Beetroots are designed to address general topics of nutrition and wellness, instead of my usual focus on recipes. There will still be plenty of recipes on the blog, but with Beetroot posts sprinkled in as well. Each post will discuss a particular issue, like the controversy … [Read more...]
Pickle Extravaganza
One of the things I miss most while on The Big Trip, is canning and preserving in my kitchen at home. I have the preservation bug! I think it is a derivative of my nesting instinct -- I always want to be harvesting and putting up food to use during the cold winter. My problem is finding time to actually use everything I preserve! Anyone want … [Read more...]
A Morning at Belle House
I spent a recent morning in the kitchens of Belle House and it was one of my favorite experiences on the Big Trip to-date. We ate at Belle House last week on the recommendation of our host in the Cotswolds and had a lovely meal. It was quiet on a Wednesday night and we met the chef and owner, Steve Waites, and ended up chatting for quite … [Read more...]
Veggie Snack Bags
Everyone knows that we should be eating more fruits and vegetables, but sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to actually make that happen. I'm quite focused healthy eating, and even I sometimes find that I haven’t eaten enough on a given day. One of my tricks is packing veggie snack bags. I know it sounds like I’m in third grade, but some … [Read more...]