Who would have thought that even mainstream fast-casual and fine dining restaurants would have kale salads on the menu? Kale is everywhere, being massaged, baked, blended, juiced, souped and sautéed. But this leafy superfood is bound to have to share the spotlight soon. So what’s next? Hint: it comes from the sea. Yes, it’s time to […]
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Low Carb Cauliflower Cheesy Grits
Grits? Only in the past decade has grits, specifically cheesy grits, entered the culinary vernacular for parts of the U.S. north of the Mason-Dixon line. This girl, born in Chicago, but raised in NW Arkansas never cared for grits – I know, such a statement borders on blasphemy in the South – but what I […]
Corn for all seasons
I think most of us are trying to eat more sustainably, buy organic when we can, be more conscientious about buying locally and seasonally at farmers markets, etc. But I’d like to share a few tips that you may not have considered from 50 Tips for Eating Sustainably at Whole Living. 1. Use the whole […]
Summer Vegetable Gratin
Faced with an abundance of zucchini? This Summer Vegetable Gratin is a deliciously healthy dish for Summer’s bounty! Thanks to my friend Diane, I went to see a movie and came home with a cornucopia of fresh, organic produce. Diane, a Master Gardener who specializes in edible gardens, had been to a garden swap and […]