Pumpkins are everywhere you look right now; grocery stores, lined up in parking lots and on front porches or carved into jack-o-lanterns in people’s windows. I wonder how many people actually use the pumpkin meat or seeds in dishes? I would guess 2%. I haven’t cut into the pumpkins sitting in my kitchen yet but… Continue reading »
Oct
25
Aug
12
Green Smoothies
Everyone has heard “greens are good for you” or “eat your greens” but few people realize the extent to which it is true. Greens are one of the most nutritious whole foods we can eat but we rarely eat enough of them. The truth is you can get more nutrition in a pint of green… Continue reading »
Jul
21
Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
I bought a huge cantaloupe from the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sunday and cut it up last night to snack on. I love all kinds of melons – they are so juicy and the perfect summer snack – they remind me of being a kid. I like to cut up melons when I get… Continue reading »
Mar
16
Banana Date Smoothie – SOOOOO good!!
I have recently been introduced to dates and LOVE them!! I can’t get enough of them. I found this smoothie idea from Danielle’s amazing blog: http://rawalicious.wordpress.com/. They have this rich, caramel, naturally sweet taste to them which makes this smoothie so tasty. I pretty much lick my blender every time I make this. To make… Continue reading »
Jan
17
Blueberry, Banana, Flaxseed Smoothie
SMOOTHIES are a great way to start your day and get your metabolism going. I added roasted flaxseeds, which I bought from Trader Joes, to the fruit and yogurt combo for additional nutrition and flavor. Flaxseeds are full of fiber, omega-3 fats and lignans. Lignan-rich foods reduce risk of several types of cancer, heart disease and… Continue reading »