Hearty Quinoa and Chickpea Soup (with Greens)

Here’s another recipe with plenty of possibility for versatility. The quinoa gives it a nice hearty texture and can also easily could be substituted with another whole grain—brown rice, farro, pasta, etc. Enjoy it as is or you could also try adding more chickpeas, vegetables, and a variety of greens (spinach, chard, or kale). Hearty… Read More

Eat More Plants!

The American Association for Cancer Research says that at least half of all cancer deaths are preventable, provided we don’t smoke, exercise, use sunscreen, keep a normal weight, eat a healthy diet, etc. That seems pretty straightforward, does’nt it? But what exactly does a “healthy diet” look like? The short answer is that it’s a… Read More

Quinoa with Roasted Red and Golden Beets

Ever feel like there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done? There are emails to write, healthy recipes to try, the kitchen junk drawer to reorganize, gardening to do, books to read, rooms to tidy…and the list goes on. Sound familiar? Life can be hectic. We’ve got work, errands, kids, and more to keep us busy.… Read More

Kale and Grapefruit Salad with Quinoa and Hazelnuts

The basic question of what to eat has gotten complicated. There are so many different diets—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, pescatarian, fructarian, flexitarian, and the list goes on—that claim to be the healthier diet. What is a person to believe? What does a “healthy” diet look like? I like the way Michael Pollan, author and journalist, says everything he’s learned… Read More

Kale and Quinoa Patty-Cakes

Patty Cake, Patty Cake, Baker’s Man; Bake me a cake as fast as you can; Pat it and shape it and mark it with “B”, And there will be enough for baby and me. I knew they were coming, but wasn’t sure if the terrible twos, were destined to be as terrible as everyone says… Read More