Summer fruit is my favorite! Here’s a quick and simple fruit crisp, inspired by a recipe I got from Trader Joe’s a few summers ago that uses Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Granola for the topping. I make mine with very little sugar, so if you like a sweeter crisp, add […]
Nutrient Density is a critical concept by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Not merely vitamins and minerals, but adequate consumption of phytochemicals is essential for proper functioning of the immune system and to enable our body’s detoxification and cellular repair mechanisms that protect us from chronic diseases. To guide people toward the most nutrient […]
With all the basil growing in the garden, I decided to make some pizza with pesto instead of red sauce. Try this delicious Pesto Pizza! Makes 2 14–16 inch pizzas Ingredients For dough: 2 packages yeast ¾ cup whole wheat flour 1 tbl milk 2 tbl olive oil ½ tsp […]
The green beans are in full production, with only 4 pole bean plants there’s more beans than we can possibly eat! I’ve been picking beans every three days, waiting any longer produces beans that are too big and fat. They get stringy and tough. Don’t let them grow […]
I’ve been harvesting opal and green basil from the garden, so it’s pesto season. I always have basil in my summer garden, and since opal basil is hard to find, I grow my own. If you can’t find opal basil starts, try growing them from seed or purchasing at your […]
This recipe is quick and easy. Use cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes from the garden. Serves 8. Ingredients: 4–5 tomatoes 1 large cucumber 6 oz feta cheese ¼ cup red onion 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp pepper, freshly ground 3 tbl balsamic vinegar 3 tbl olive oil Method: 1. Cut […]
