An old friend recently asked me for suggestions about how to interest her meat and potatoes husband in healthy eating. Her suggestion got my wheels turning and obviously I have tons of ideas! Flavor First: My experience with my own husband and others is that flavor trumps health food every time. Most people have an incorrect perception of … [Read more...]
Lemon Brussels Sprout Pizza
I was recently traveling in Sicily where it was all lemons, all the time. We were surrounded by lemon trees laden with fruit, ate amazingly tart local lemons squeezed over fresh seafood, and came home sucking on lemon candies. I loved it! I felt inspired to keep up the lemon trend when back in Boston and luckily I was able to find some … [Read more...]
Fiddlehead Salad
The fiddleheads are here! It's a sure sign of spring when seasonal wild edibles begin to appear at the market. I was thrilled to find these at Whole Foods last weekend and begin planning my first fiddlehead meal. Fiddleads are actually the coiled tops of the Ostrich Fern. They are harvested in the wild before the fern has unfurled. They … [Read more...]
Opening up to Spring
Spring is happening in Boston! Each morning I walk across the Public Garden and watch the progress of the tulip bulbs. They mark one of the first early signs of spring and once they get going they seem to grow incredibly quickly. At the same time the trees are starting to bloom, the sun is feeling stronger, and the birds are chirping away. I … [Read more...]
Fire Cider
Last weekend I was lucky enough to take a herbal winter immunity class with Brittany Nickerson of Thymeherbal.com. It was amazing! Brittany has an extensive background in herbal healing and filled the class with useful information. She also brought a spirit of adventure and authenticity, which set the tone for the day. I left the class with … [Read more...]
Ceylon Cinnamon
I recently returned from an amazing trip to Costa Rica (hence the lack of blogging the past few weeks). My mom and I went on a mother/daughter adventure to celebrate her 60th birthday. We had a wonderful time exploring a new part of the world, testing our bravery on tiny dirt roads and zip lines, seeing incredible wildlife, and relaxing on … [Read more...]
Curried Pear & Butternut Squash Soup
This soup tastes like chilly fall evenings curled up by the fire. My mom made it when I was growing up and it seems to be the perfect antidote to cold, dark nights. It highlights the best of seasonal cooking, while tasting rich and decadent without any dairy. It's also pretty darn simple to make, which is always a plus! Curried Pear and … [Read more...]
Reflections on a New Year
I'm a sucker for New Years and all the reflections and resolutions that come with it. There is something so satisfying about a definitive new beginning -- the opportunity to fully asses what has been and set intentions for what is to come. For many years I have written long journal entries looking back on the passing year (often including bullet … [Read more...]
Food as Medicine
I heard Dr. David Eisenberg from the Harvard Medical School speak at a recent Integrative Health Collaborative on the importance of food on health. Obviously this was right up my alley! Based on the title of the talk, "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" I assumed Dr. Eisenberg was going to talk about diet and nutrition. Instead, he focused on the … [Read more...]
Lentils with Spicy Brassicas
Lentils are staple in my diet. I love them for their versatility, high protein content, and cooking speed. I typically use green french lentils (which I used in this recipe), small black lentils, or small orange lentils. Green and black lentils hold their shape when cooked, so they are better for pilaf-type dishes, while orange lentils tend to … [Read more...]
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